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ECHL: Jacob Bengtsson Heads Overseas
- Matthew Buhrmann
- February 15, 2025
Toronto Marlies defenseman Jacob Bengtsson has decided to take his talents overseas, signing with Brynäs IF in Sweden’s SHL league. At 25 years old, Bengtsson is choosing to opt out of his AHL contract, likely recognizing that his chances of advancing within Toronto’s system are slim. With this move, he’s returning to his roots—born in […]
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ECHL: Bloomington Bison Sign Kasimir Kaskisuo
- Armand Klisivitch
- February 14, 2025
The Bloomington Bison have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo, this comes a day after Mark Sinclair announced that he was going overseas. Kaskisuo, 31, has played in two games this season with the Norfolk Admirals, going 0-2 with a 3.53 GAA and .873SV%. This doesn’t come as a shock, as Bloomington needed another […]
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ECHL: Mark Sinclair Heading Overseas
- Armand Klisivitch
- February 14, 2025
Bloomington Bison Goaltender Mark Sinclair is heading overseas to Finland to join HPK in Liiga. The 28-year-old goaltender had played in 21 games with the Bison this season, putting up a 10-6-2 record with a 2.13 GAA, 9.29 SV%, and one shutout. He has played in four games in the AHL with the Belleville Senators, […]
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ECHL: Maine Mariners Acquire Two Forwards From Bloomington Bison
- Sarah Mahannah
- February 14, 2025
The Maine Mariners and Bloomington Bison made their second trade this week, finalizing a deal the two teams started on Tuesday. Maine Acquires Hemstrom The Mariners acquired forward Linus Hemstrom from the Bison in exchange for a future consideration. This trade completes a previous transaction in which the Mariners sent the rights to forward Ty Cheveldayoff […]
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Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/14-02/16/2025)
- Karen Zehner
- February 13, 2025
As the weekend approaches, we are gearing up for an exciting lineup of games that promise to shake up the standings. With teams battling for crucial points, every game counts. From top contenders looking to solidify their positions to underdogs aiming for an upset, the ice will be buzzing with action. Here’s a rundown of […]
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ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions l 02/10/2025
- Matthew Buhrmann
- February 10, 2025
The Cincinnati Cyclones completed multiple transactions earlier today ahead of their road matchup against the Iowa Heartlanders on Wednesday at 8:00 PM EST. Justin Portillo, Signed from FPHL The most notable transaction was the signing of enforcer Justin Portillo, an 8-year pro who has played 26 games this season with the Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL). […]
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ECHL: Rapid City Rush Trade for Defenseman from the Bloomington Bison
- Felicity Harding
- February 10, 2025
The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have received 5’11” rookie Mitchell Smith from the Bloomington Bison in return for future considerations. Smith is a 22-year-old defenseman from Saginaw, Michigan. This season, Smith played in 16 games with the Bison, where he had one goal with two penalty minutes and a plus/minus of -8. […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 02/07/2025
- Matthew Buhrmann
- February 8, 2025
The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted the Kansas City Mavericks on Friday night at the Heritage Bank Center, looking to bounce back after a tough 2-0 loss to the Iowa Heartlanders earlier in the week. The Mavericks arrived fresh off a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Tahoe Knight Monsters, where Justin MacPherson clinched the win with […]
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