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ECHL: 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team

Introducing the ECHL 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team: This roster of athletes has battled against the toughest competition, delivering thrilling performances on the ice night after night. These standout players have dazzled fans with their lightning-fast reflexes, stunning goals, mind-blowing saves, and relentless drive to be the best. As we celebrate their achievements this season, we […]

ECHL Midseason Report: Performance Grades for All Teams

As we reach the midway point of the hockey season, it’s the perfect time to evaluate team performances across the league. To provide a comprehensive assessment, we employed a grading system that assigns letter grades (A, B, C, D, F) based on key performance metrics for each team. This system enables quick recognition of standout […]

ECHL: A Check-in with ECHL Commissoner Ryan Crelin

ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin made his annual visit to Glens Falls, NY, before the Christmas/Holiday Break and touched on the state of the league while answering questions from the Media. The Media started the availability by asking him about the current state of the league. “First off the addition of two new teams so that’s […]

ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/15/2024

After the Wichita Thunder took the first two games of the series, the Rapid City Rush came into the series finale looking to avoid being swept on Teddy Bear Toss Night. First Period The Rapid City Rush found some offense in the first period. Rush forward Connor Mylymok was able to get the Rush on […]

ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/13/2024

The Rapid City Rush and Wichita Thunder were back in action Friday night, playing the second game of their three-game series. First Period After only one goal was scored in the first on Thursday night, the Rush and Thunder saw a bit more offense in the first period on Friday. The Thunder were able to […]

ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/12/2024

The Wichita Thunder and Rapid City Rush opened up their three-game series on Thursday night in Rapid City. First Period The Rush and Thunder had a bit of a slow first period. Both teams were getting chances, but neither team was able to het the puck past the goalie until late in the period. 18:37 […]

ECHL Series Preview: Wichita Thunder at Rapid City Rush | 12/12-12/14/2024

The Wichita Thunder are headed to Rapid City, South Dakota this week to take on the Rapid City Rush in a three-in-three series. Last Week Last week, Wichita played at home against the Allen Americans and won with a final score of 4-2. Rapid City was on the road, facing the South Carolina Stingrays, and […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 12/02/2024

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety announced two suspensions on Monday stemming from Sunday’s games. Wichita’s Michal Stinil Suspended Wichita Thunder forward Michal Stinil has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for actions in Sunday’s game vs Kansas City Mavericks. Stinil would deliver a cross-check to Kansas City Maverick’s forward Damien Giroux […]

ECHL Roster Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates | 12/2/2024

On December 2nd, 2024, Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they had acquired forward Brandon Saigeon from Indy Fuel for future consideration. The 26-year-old Grimsby, ON, native is in his fifth professional season. Saigeon previously played for the Utah Grizzlies, Wheeling Nailers, Kalamazoo Wings, Wichita Thunder, and Indy Fuel. During his time within the ECHL, Saigeon […]

ECHL: Allen Americans To Host 2026 All-Star Game

The ECHL has announced on Saturday Night that the Allen Americans will host the 2026 ECHL All-Star Game; this is the first time that the Americans have hosted the event since the joined the league for the 2009-10 season. There will be no All-Star Game in 2025. However, the league is hosting a Hockey Heritage […]