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ECHL: Chad Hillebrand Brings Size and Skill to Toledo Walleye

The Toledo Walleye have added a major piece to their 2025–26 roster with the signing of forward Chad Hillebrand. At 6’4” and 201 pounds, the Park Ridge, Illinois, native offers a rare mix of size, skill, and versatility. Comfortable at both center and left wing, Hillebrand’s adaptability makes him a valuable option in multiple forward […]

ECHL: Matt Salhany Returns To Adirondack After Five Year Hiatus

The Adirondack Thunder made a splash on Wednesday afternoon as they announced the signing of forward Matt Salhany for the 2025-26 season. In 43 games last season with Marseille (Ligue Magnus), he put up 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points. He would add two goals and an assist for three points in six […]

ECHL: Jack O’Leary Re-Signs with Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed rookie forward Jack O’Leary for the 2025-26 season. O’Leary, 25, joined Norfolk at the end of the regular season on an ATO before signing a contract with Norfolk once the tryout was over. He had one assist in six games. He would join the Admirals for the […]

ECHL: Craig Needham Returns to Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades are bringing back a familiar face down the middle, re-signing forward Craig Needham for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old Medford, Massachusetts native is set to enter his third full year — and fourth ECHL stint overall — with the club, bringing veteran poise, defensive reliability, and a knack for rising to […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Rookie Forward

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve signed rookie forward Connor Marritt for the 2025-26 season. In 28 games last season at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, he had two goals and two assists for four points. It was an off year for Marritt, who had 30 points in his first two seasons with the […]

ECHL: Jimmy Glynn Returns to Kansas City Mavericks

The Kansas City Mavericks have re-signed 5’11” forward Jimmy Glynn for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Jimmy Glynn started his junior career in the NAHL Philadelphia Rebels. Glynn spent one season with the Rebels before they were relocated and renamed the Jamestown Rebels. Glynn then spent one season with the Jamestown Rebels. In […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Re-Sign Nathan Torchia

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed 5’10” goaltender Nathan Torchia for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Nathan Torchia started his junior career in the OJHL during the 2016-17 season. In his four seasons in the OJHL, Torchia played with the Orangeville Flyers, Stouffville Spirit, and Georgetown Raiders. In 134 […]

ECHL: Ryley Appelt Signs with Gladiators for Rookie Pro Season

The Atlanta Gladiators are adding more size and snarl to their forward corps with the signing of 25-year-old Ryley Appelt for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Appelt comes to Atlanta after completing a four-year collegiate career at Grant MacEwan University, where he wore the Griffins’ colors in 87 USports games. The Edmonton, Alberta native recorded nine […]

ECHL: Jason Horvath Re-Signs with Idaho Steelheads

The Idaho Steelheads have announced that they have re-signed 6’1″ defenseman Jason Horvath for the 2025-26 season. He is the third defenseman and sixth player signed by the Steelheads for the 2025-26 season. Junior Career Jason Horvath started his junior career in the 2017-18 season, where he spent four seasons in the QMJHL, splitting his […]

ECHL: Goalie Cameron Rowe Joins Icemen After NCAA Championship

The Jacksonville Icemen have signed rookie goaltender Cameron Rowe for the 2025–26 ECHL season, adding a proven winner between the pipes. Rowe, 24, is coming off a 2025 NCAA National Championship run with Western Michigan University and brings a steady, high-performance resume to the pro ranks. College Career Rowe spent the past three seasons at […]