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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Complete Trio of Trades
The Atlanta Gladiators have checked off three lingering trade obligations, officially closing the books on a series of moves from the 2024–25 season. The future considerations trades made today bring a new face to the blue line and send two familiar forwards to new cities, reshaping Atlanta’s roster ahead of a pivotal offseason. Blue Line […]
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ECHL: Chrystopher Collin Heads To The LNAH
Wheeling Nailers forward Chrystopher Collin is heading to the LNAH to join the Laval Petroliers after spending the 2024-25 season in Europe and North America. Collin started the 2024-25 season in Italy2 with Eppan/Appiano. In 24 games with Eppan/Appiano, he put up 24 goals and 28 assists for 52 points. He would lead the team […]
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ECHL: Eli Lieffers Heads Overseas
Wheeling Nailers forward Eli Lieffers is heading overseas to France to join Nantes in France2. Lieffers will have a familiar face overseas as Devin Mayea spent four years with Lieffers at Nipissing University and served as the team’s captain. Charles Farmer, who also spent four years with the Lakers, is also heading to Nantes next […]
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AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions
The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]
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ECHL: Greenville’s Ben Freeman Signs with Frederikshavn White Hawks
Ben Freeman, the 6’5” center out of Falmouth, Maine, is heading overseas to continue his professional hockey journey. After four seasons in the ECHL—most recently serving as captain of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits—Freeman has signed with the Frederikshavn White Hawks of Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. A Steady Climb Through the Ranks Freeman first made his mark […]
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ECHL: Lars Rodne Heads Overseas
Wheeling Nailers forward Lars Rodne is heading overseas to Norway to join the Stavanger Oilers. This will be Rodne’s third stint with the Oilers, as he’s put up five goals and an assist for six points in 34 games. His two previous stints came during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. He also spent time with […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Watch These Former ECHL Stars Shine
The 2025 IIHF World Championship is already underway and will run through May 25 in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, with 29 players boasting ECHL experience. So, if you haven’t already, tune in and cheer for these players as they represent their countries and make their mark on the world stage. The ECHL has always […]
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ECHL North Division Semifinals Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Norfolk Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers met in the North Division Semifinals in what was expected to be a tightly contested series. It would be the odd 2-5 format due to arena availability at Norfolk Scope, so the Nailers, despite having home-ice advantage, began this series on the road. Norfolk and Wheeling split the short […]
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ECHL North Division Semifinals – Game 5 Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Wheeling Nailers
The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers met for Game 5 of the North Division Semifinals on Saturday Night. Wheeling once again looked to keep their season alive with a win. For Wheeling, they would start their third different goaltender of the series on Saturday in Taylor Gauthier. Norfolk also made a change between the pipes, […]
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ECHL North Division Semifinals – Game 4 Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Wheeling Nailers
The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers faced off in Game 4 of the North Division Semifinals on Friday Night. Wheeling looked to avoid their second consecutive sweep in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. For Wheeling, they would be forced to go to Jaxon Castor between the pipes. Sergei Murashov was called up to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. […]
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