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ECHL: Toledo Walleye | Re-Sign Forward and Announce 2025-26 Qualifying Offers

As of early Tuesday morning, the Toledo Walleye had only announced the signing of forward Brandon Hawkins for the 2025-26 season. Finally, by midday, the Fish announced another. Sam Craggs, a key player for the Walleye, has re-signed for the upcoming campaign. Craggs played in all 72 regular-season games and all 20 postseason games during […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Indy Fuel

The Indy Fuel are wasting no time fueling up for 2025–26. On July 7, the team announced it has extended qualifying offers to eight players from its season-ending roster—the maximum allowed under ECHL rules. That means the Fuel aren’t just gearing up for next season—they’re making a clear statement about who they want to keep […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Announce 2025-26 Qualifying Offers Among Other Moves

The Utah Grizzlies had a busy Tuesday, as they made a trade, signed a player, and extended qualifying offers to seven different players. Utah Grizzlies Qualifying Offers Teams are allowed to protect a maximum of eight players; of those eight, no more than four can be Veterans (260 regular-season professional hockey games played prior to […]

ECHL: Indy Fuel Sign Forward Michael Marchesan

The Indy Fuel have added size and grit to their forward group with the signing of Michael Marchesan to a standard player contract (SPC) for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 6’3” Marchesan joins Indy after two seasons with the Atlanta Gladiators, where he developed a reputation as a physical presence with an offensive upside. Physical […]

ECHL: Nathan Burke Heads Overseas

Indy Fuel forward Nathan Burke is heading overseas to Austria to join Pioneers Voralberg in the ICEHL. In 64 games last season, he had 22 goals and 17 assists for 39 points in 62 games. His 22 goals would lead the team; however, he failed to find the scoresheet during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The […]

ECHL: Ty Farmer Heads Overseas

Indy Fuel defenseman Ty Farmer is heading overseas to Denmark to join the Aalborg Pirates after spending the last three seasons in the ECHL. The O’Fallon, Missouri, native played in all 72 games last season for the Fuel, putting up seven goals and 20 assists for 27 points. He was the only member of the […]

ECHL: Indy’s Kyle Maksimovich Signs with Herning Blue Fox

The Herning Blue Fox have made a notable addition to their 2025–26 roster, signing Canadian forward Kyle Maksimovich. The 27-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, brings speed, skill, and a proven scoring touch to Denmark’s top professional league after a strong showing in both the ECHL and AHL. Offense That Speaks for Itself Maksimovich spent the last […]

ECHL: Connor Russell Heads Overseas After Steady Run with the Icemen

Jacksonville Icemen blueliner Connor Russell is headed across the pond for the 2025-26 season, signing with the Coventry Blaze (EIHL). Known for his physical edge and shot-blocking presence, Russell now takes his game to the UK after logging nearly 200 games of professional hockey in North America. Reliable Presence on the Blue Line Russell appeared […]

ECHL: Matt Staudacher Heads Back Overseas

Bloomington Bison defenseman Matt Staudacher is heading overseas to England to join the Leeds Knights of the NIHL after putting up a goal and eight assists for nine points in 39 games. Staudacher began the 2024-25 season in Italy with Brixen/Bressanone, where he had 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points in 19 games […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Announce First Signing For the 2025-26 Season

The Bloomington Bison have announced their first signing of the 2025-26 season as they’ve added forward Mark Kaleinikovas to their roster. Kaleinikovas spent last season in Poland with JKH GHS Jastrzebie. He would put up 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 30 games. He also claimed a World Championship Gold Medal (D1B) […]