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ECHL Transactions: Florida Everblades 04|04|2024

The Florida Everblades made several player transactions yesterday and today, including releasing two players from contract, signing one player to a contract, and signing a player from the now-defunct Newfoundland Growlers. The Everblades released forward PJ Fletcher and defenseman Pito Walton from their contracts. Fletcher signed his first professional contract on March 25 and played in […]

ECHL Breaking News: Wheeling Nailers vs Fort Wayne Komets Game Postponed

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that tomorrow’s game vs Fort Wayne Komets has been postponed due to flooding in the area of WesBanco Arena. There have been a handful of postponements this season in the ECHL, but this is the first postponement for each of these two teams, as the Komets have taken five of […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye’s Bednar named Goaltender of the Month for March

Toledo Walleye goaltender Jan Bednar has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month for March. He had six wins, a 1.59 goals-against-average, and a .937 save percentage. Walleye’s Bednar performing well between the pipes In his last 10 games, Bednar has five wins and a .915 save percentage to lift the Walleye […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Transactions | 04/02/2024

The Toledo Walleye have signed defenseman Joe Pietila from the Michigan Tech Huskies of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Howell, Michigan native comes to Toledo after a successful four-year college career. Walleye Sign Pietila For a Deep Kelly Cup Playoff Run Pietila is a 5’11, 190-pound defenseman who contributed to the Huskies’ success […]

ECHL: The Ripple Effects of the Suspension of the Newfoundland Growlers

After the bombshell news that came out of the North Division today that the 2019 Kelly Cup Champion Newfoundland Growlers membership in the ECHL has been terminated, and Trois-Rivières Lions set to be sold to a new owner as of Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, ripples are being felt across the ECHL. Every team is affected, […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye’s Hawkins To Break Single-Season Scoring Mark?

The Toledo Walleye continue to play well this season, heading towards the playoffs. As a team, they are clicking on all cylinders and preparing for the most important time of the year. However, individually, there is one player who is looking to break the walleye scoring record for points in a season. That player is […]

ECHL Announces Fine and Suspension | 04/01/2024

The ECHL had to step in when tempers did not cool between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kansas City Mavericks. In Saturday’s game at the Cable Dahmer Arena, tension flew off the rails in the first period. Nico Blachman is receiving this suspension and fine under ECHL Rule 28, which outlines supplementary discipline the league can […]

PHOTOS: Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wheeling Nailers – 03/24/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. The Wheeling Nailers and the Cincinnati Cyclones faced off on Sunday afternoon at WesBanco Arena. The visiting Cincinnati Cyclones took the victory, with a final score of 3-2. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Gramlich for highlights from the game.

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Capture Sixth Division Title in Franchise History

The Toledo Walleye defeated the Indy Fuel 3-2 on March 27, 2024, to capture the sixth division title in franchise history. Goaltender John Lethemon turned in a great performance, and forward Trenton Bliss scored the game-winner in the third period on the power play at 14:08 with assists to Brandon Hawkins and Riley McCourt. Walleye […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Sign University of New Brunswick Forward

The Toledo Walleye have signed forward Brady Gilmour from the University of New Brunswick. A former 7th-round pick of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2017 NHL Draft, Gilmour will see his first action as a professional in Toledo. Walleye sign Gilmour as playoffs near Gilmour is a 5-foot-10 and 181-pound center from Cobourg, Ontario, […]