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ECHL: Dean Loukus Returns to Stingrays for Second Pro Season

The South Carolina Stingrays have re-signed forward Dean Loukus for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a young, skilled winger with high offensive potential. Loukus, a native of Calumet, Michigan, is a 5’10”, 181-pound right-shot left winger who plays with speed, creativity, and tenacity. He returns to the Stingrays after a promising rookie campaign in […]

ECHL: Isak Walther Brings Size and Skill to Atlanta Lineup

The Atlanta Gladiators have signed forward Isak Walther for the 2025–26 ECHL season, adding size, skill, and hockey sense to their forward group. NCAA Career and Academic Background Walther, a 6’4” right winger from Södertälje, Sweden, just completed a four-year collegiate career at the University of Vermont, where he studied Applied Economics. In his senior […]

ECHL: Colby Ambrosio Returns to Toledo for First Full Pro Season

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed forward Colby Ambrosio for the 2025–26 ECHL season. After making his debut late last year, the 22-year-old from Welland, Ontario now prepares for his first full professional campaign. Ambrosio quickly made his presence felt after joining the Walleye in 2024–25. He recorded eight points (3G, 5A) and a +1 rating […]

ECHL: Matus Spodniak Heads Back Home

Indy Fuel forward Matus Spodniak is heading back home to Slovakia to join HK Dulka Michalovce after spending his first three seasons in North America. Spodniak spent the majority of last season with the Fuel, putting up six goals and seven assists for 13 points in 46 games. During the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs, he […]

ECHL: Craig Armstrong Re-signs with the Utah Grizzlies

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have re-signed 5’7” forward Craig Armstrong for the 2025-26 ECHL season. Junior Career Craig Armstrong began his junior career in the WHL during the 2018–19 season, splitting time between the Prince George Cougars and the Red Deer Rebels. Over 220 WHL games, he recorded 31 goals and 59 […]

ECHL: Ryan Mahshie Staying With Worcester Railers for 2025-26

The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve signed forward Ryan Mahshie for the 2025-26 season. Mahshie, 26, spent the 2024-25 season with the Orlando Solar Bears, Allen Americans, and Worcester Railers. He would put up four goals and four assists for eight points in 62 games. He had three goals and four assists for seven […]

Booster Clubs: The Unsung Heroes Of Minor League Hockey

Fans play a major role in the lower levels of professional hockey—especially in the ECHL and SPHL. One of the best examples of that passion is the annual “Jamboree,” where Booster Clubs from both leagues come together to connect and celebrate. In 2025, the Atlanta Gladiators Booster Club hosted the event at The Westin Atlanta/Duluth, […]

ECHL: Kobe Walker Heads Overseas

Wichita Thunder forward Kobe Walker is heading overseas to Denmark to join the Aalborg Pirates after finishing his first full season in the ECHL. In 68 games last year, the 27-year-old forward put up 30 goals and 36 assists for 66 points in 68 games. Kobe Walker and Jay Dickman would lead the Thunder with […]

ECHL: Mason Emoff Heads Overseas

Bloomington Bison forward Mason Emoff is heading overseas to Italy after spending his first two professional seasons in North America. Last Season, Emoff spent time in both the SPHL and ECHL. He would begin the year in the SPHL with the Fayetteville Marksmen, where he had six goals and 13 assists for 19 points in […]

ECHL: Brennan Kapcheck Returns To Tahoe

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Brennan Kapcheck for the 2025-26 season. In 64 games last season, Kapcheck put up four goals and 29 assists for 33 points. His 33 points were a career high. He would add eight assists in eight games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The 28-year-old defenseman […]