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ECHL: Peter Laviolette III Signs with Orlando
The Orlando Solar Bears have brought in a new physical presence, signing forward Peter Laviolette III for the 2025–26 season. The 6’4”, 220-pound winger from Wheeling, West Virginia, has spent the last three seasons with his hometown Nailers, where he became known for both his heavy game and his community involvement. ECHL Experience Laviolette skated […]
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ECHL: Bennett MacArthur Set for Second Season with the Icemen
The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that forward Bennett MacArthur will return for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a versatile winger who quickly became a reliable contributor in his first year with the club. Making His Mark in Jacksonville MacArthur, 24, joined the Icemen midway through the 2024–25 season after starting the year with the […]
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ECHL: Rapid City Rush Add Jared Westcott
The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have signed 6’1″ forward Jared Westcott for the 2025-26 season. Rapid City now has seven forwards and 12 players signed for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Jared Westcott started his junior career in the NAHL with the Lone Star Brahmas, where he registered one assist […]
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ECHL: Davis Bunz Signs with Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Solar Bears have bolstered their blue line with the signing of defenseman Davis Bunz for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old brings championship experience and a steady two-way game back to North America after spending last year overseas. Professional Experience Bunz joins Orlando after skating with the Nottingham Panthers in the EIHL, where […]
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ECHL: Brendan Harris Signs with Nottingham Panthers
The Nottingham Panthers have secured a major offensive addition for the 2025–26 EIHL season, signing forward Brendan Harris. The 29-year-old playmaker moves overseas after carving out a highly productive career in the ECHL. Professional Experience Harris arrives in Nottingham following four seasons in the ECHL, where he became a key offensive driver for the Jacksonville […]
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ECHL: Bogdans Hodass Signs With Wheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Bogdans Hodass for the 2025-26 season. Hodass, 22, is coming off his rookie season, where he put up three goals and six assists for nine points in 40 games with the Iowa Heartlanders. He would pick up a goal and an assist in his first game […]
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ECHL: Logan Pietila Re-Signs with Wheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Logan Pietila for the 2025-26 season. Pietila, 25, is coming off his first full professional season, where he put up nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points in 69 games while also seeing action in two Kelly Cup Playoff games. He had a strong end […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Hire Ryan Papaioannou as Head Coach
The Wheeling Nailers, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that they have hired Ryan Papaioannou as the team’s 21st head coach in franchise history. He replaces Derek Army, who took a job with the Colorado Eagles earlier this Summer. Assistant coach Mitch Giguere and goaltending coach Karel Popper will both be back with […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Add Tyler Burnie To Roster
The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve signed forward Tyler Burnie for the 2025-26 season. Burnie, 26, began his pro career last season with the Rapid City Rush, putting up five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 51 games before being traded to the Allen Americans. In 14 games with the Americans, he […]
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ECHL: Jaxon Castor Returns For Third Season with Wheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they are bringing back goaltender Jaxon Castor for the 2025-26 season. Castor, 28, served as the third goaltender for the Nailers the last two seasons, playing in 30 games while putting up a 16-11-2 record with a 3.15 GAA, and .886SV%. Castor made his AHL debut this season with […]
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