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ECHL: Defenseman Anton Malmström Heads Overseas

After two seasons in North America, defenseman Anton Malmström is heading back to his native Sweden, signing with IF Björklöven of HockeyAllsvenskan for the 2025-26 season. Big Impact in Florida Malmström made his mark with the Florida Everblades in 2024-25, suiting up in 31 regular-season games and producing six goals and nine assists for 15 […]

ECHL: Ty Voit Signs with Utah Grizzlies

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed 5’10” forward Ty Voit for the 2025-26 season. Junior Career Ty Voit launched his junior career in 2019-20 with the OHL’s Sarnia Sting. He then went on to spend four seasons with the Sting, though he took the ice for only three after the 2020-21 season […]

ECHL: Bobby Russell Re-Signs With Toledo Walleye

The Toledo Walleye are bringing back a familiar face on the blue line, re-signing 25-year-old defenseman Bobby Russell for the 2025-26 ECHL season. Back for Another Run in Toledo Russell made an impact in his first stretch with Toledo last season after being acquired from Greenville. In 31 games with the Walleye, he chipped in […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Sign Schachle Brothers

The Worcester Railers have announced that they have signed forwards Porter and Tanner Schachle for the 2025-26 season. Tanner and Porter become the third set of brothers to sign in the ECHL for next season, joining the Constantini (Allen Americans) and Frasca (Reading Royals) brothers. Worcester now has 11 forwards and 16 players signed to […]

ECHL: Justin Ducharme Heads Overseas

Trois-Riviéres Lions forward Justin Ducharme is heading to the EIHL to join the Fife Flyers. He will be joining former Lion Charles-Antoine Paiement. The 25-year-old began the season playing in Slovakia and Czechia, where he put up four goals and three assists for seven points in 23 games. In 49 games with the Lions, he […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Re-Sign Marko Reifenberger

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed center Marko Reifenberger for the 2025-26 season. Reifenberger, 26, is coming off his first full season in the ECHL, where he put up five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 65 games last season. He was acquired by the Admirals at the Future Considerations Trade […]

ECHL: Drake Pilon Heads Overseas For Third Straight Year

Kalamazoo Wings forward Drake Pilon is heading back overseas, this time to Hungary to join Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia HC. The 26-year-old winger began last season in the EIHL with the Fife Flyers, putting up two goals and three assists for five points in 18 games. Pilon added a goal and four assists for five points […]

ECHL: Matt Boudens Heads Overseas

Forward Matt Boudens is heading overseas to join the Dundee Stars (EIHL) after spending six seasons in the ECHL/AHL. Last season, Boudens was limited to just 36 games, where he put up two goals and two assists for four points while spending time with the Cincinnati Cyclones, Worcester Railers, and Fort Wayne Komets. During his […]

ECHL: Joseph Nardi Heads Back Overseas

Reading Royals forward Joseph Nardi is heading back overseas, this time to the EIHL, as he’ll be joining the Manchester Storm. Nardi spent the majority of last season overseas. He began the season in Austria, putting up three goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 26 games. The 28-year-old forward would then spend 11 […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Add Mike O’Leary

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have added a new name to their forward core with the signing of Mike O’Leary for the 2025-26 season. O’Leary, 27, spent 26 games last season in North America before heading overseas. He would put up one goal and nine assists for 10 points in 14 games with the Florida Everblades […]