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ECHL Announces 2024-25 Critical Dates

As the ECHL season inches closer, the league officially announced the critical dates for the 2024-25 season. Here are each of the important dates broken down by Month October 10/3– Players can report to training camp for meetings, registration, and physicals. 10/4– Training Camp Opens; teams may begin on-ice activities. 10/16– Season Opening Rosters Due […]

ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Re-Sign Pair of Forwards

The Idaho Steelheads have announced that they have re-signed 6’2″ forward Sam Sternschein and 5’10” forward Jade Miller for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Sternschein’s Junior and Collegiate Career The Syosset, New York native, started his junior career in the 2014-15 season playing in the USHL. In his three seasons in the USHL, Sternschein split his […]

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers: Veteran Center Alec Butcher Re-Signs

Alec Butcher is a veteran in the world of the ECHL, and fits the mold for the Tulsa Oilers. Butcher has re-signed for his sixth full professional season. In the 2023-2024 season, Butcher spent a majority of the season with Tulsa after being traded by the Reading Royals for Tag Bertuzzi. Butcher played in 56 […]

ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Sign Three Forwards

The Idaho Steelheads have announced that they have signed forwards Brian Chambers, Blake Swetlikoff, and Brendan Hoffman. Brian Chambers’ Career Brian Chambers is a 6’1″ forward from Weymouth, Massachusetts. Chambers spent his junior career playing for the Northeast Generals in the NAHL (2016-18) and the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders and Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL […]

ECHL: Allen Americans Sign Forward Brayden Guy From Brampton, Ontario

The Allen Americans have announced that they have signed 6’0″ forward Brayden Guy for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior Career Brayden Guy started his junior career in the 2017-18 season with the Sarnia Sting of the OHL. In his four seasons with the Sting, Guy played in 182 games, where he had 49 goals and […]

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Sign Three Players for the Upcoming Season

The Tulsa Oilers have announced that they have signed defenseman Trevor Thurston, forward Dallas Comeau, and forward Serron Noel for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Trevor Thurston’s Career Trevor Thurston is a 22 year old 6’2″ defenseman from North Delta, British Columbia. Thurston started his junior career in the 2018-19 season and spent it playing for […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Release 24-25 Promotional Schedule

As the new hockey season is approaching, teams are starting to release their promotional schedules. On Tuesday, September 3rd, the Reading Royals released their 2024-2025 promotional schedule. All 36 regular season home games will feature a promotion during the season. Teddy Bear Toss, Pucks and Paws, and the 2023-2024 sold-out Pink in the Rink returns. […]

ECHL: Celebrating National Goalie Week, Part 2

On Game Day, highlight reels showcasing incredible saves are undeniably thrilling. However, we must equally acknowledge their delightful and distinctive personalities, especially when they’re mic’d up or working with their social media teams to help create fun and engaging content. Wrapping up National Goalie Week, enjoy some amusing and exciting Instagram reels we have found […]

In Memory of Matthew Gaudreau

There are some things in this life that are bigger than hockey. Today, the hockey world was rocked by the announcement of the passing of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau. Born on December 5th, 1994, in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, he was the younger brother of Johnny Gaudreau and had an extremely close relationship with […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates Sign Forward Devon Paliani for the 2024-2025 Season

On August 28th, 2024, Savannah Ghost Pirates announced they have acquired forward Devon Paliani in a three-way trade. Savannah has also signed Paliani to a contract for the 2024-2025 season. Throughout Paliani’s ECHL career, he has played for Maine Mariners, Worcester Railers, Toledo Walleye, Reading Royals, and now the Savannah Ghost Pirates. In the span […]