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ECHL: Matt Carkner Has Stepped Down as Orlando Solar Bears Coach; Eyes Return to AHL
After three seasons behind the bench, Matt Carkner has stepped down as Head Coach and General Manager of the Orlando Solar Bears to pursue a coaching opportunity in the AHL, the team announced Tuesday. Carkner, 44, was hired ahead of the 2022–23 season and quickly became a cornerstone of consistency and grit. Under his leadership, […]
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ECHL: Josh Nixon Heads Overseas
Maine Mariners forward Josh Nixon is heading to the EIHL to join the Guildford Flames after playing just four games with the Mariners last season. Nixon would sign with the Mariners on March 19th and played in four games with his only point coming as an assist on March 23rd vs Adirondack Thunder. He becomes […]
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ECHL: Alex Beaucage Heads Overseas
Trois-Rivières Lions forward Alex Beaucage is heading overseas to Finland to join Lukko in Liiga after spending his first four professional seasons in North America. The Trois-Rivières native split his season between the Lions and the Laval Rocket. In 22 games with Laval, he had two goals and three assists for five points. In 24 […]
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ECHL: Defenseman Ryan Gagnon Heads to France for 2025–26 Season
Veteran defenseman Ryan Gagnon is taking his game overseas, signing with Gap of France’s Ligue Magnus for the 2025–26 season. Known for his defensive talent, reliability and leadership, Gagnon brings a decade of experience across the WHL, USports, and ECHL to his first European contract. The 28-year-old split the 2024–25 campaign between the Allen Americans […]
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ECHL: Nick Isaacson Heads Overseas
Allen Americans forward Nick Isaacson is heading overseas to join the Dundee Stars of the EIHL after spending his first four professional seasons in North America. Isaacson began last season with the Cincinnati Cyclones before being traded to the Americans on December 17th. He had 13 goals and 14 assists in 27 games as a […]
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ECHL: Eli Lieffers Heads Overseas
Wheeling Nailers forward Eli Lieffers is heading overseas to France to join Nantes in France2. Lieffers will have a familiar face overseas as Devin Mayea spent four years with Lieffers at Nipissing University and served as the team’s captain. Charles Farmer, who also spent four years with the Lakers, is also heading to Nantes next […]
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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Forward Heads Overseas
The Kansas City Mavericks have another player heading overseas. This news comes after fan favorite and leading scorer Cade Borchardt left for KalPa in Finland at the end of May. Confirmed Saturday morning, Damien Giroux has signed a one-year contract with HK Spišská Nová Ves of the Slovak league. Making It to the Pros Giroux, […]
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Heads Overseas
The Toledo Walleye have had a tremendous 2024–25 season, securing accolades as the Central Division Champion and the Western Conference Champion, bringing joy to Toledo with their season wins. However, the disappointment of their loss in the Kelly Cup Final is palpable. Adding to that emotion, the team is also feeling the loss of two […]
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ECHL: Tyler Spezia Heads Overseas
Toledo Walleye forward Tyler Spezia is heading overseas to Germany to join the Nurnberg Ice Tigers in the DEL after spending his first seven seasons in North America. Spezia had a breakout year for the Walleye, putting up 25 goals and 32 assists for 57 points in 52 games. He would add six goals and […]
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ECHL: Darick Louis-Jean Heads To LNAH
Norfolk Admirals defenseman Darick Louis-Jean is heading back home to Canada to join the Laval Pètroliers of the LNAH after spending parts of the last four years in the ECHL. In 70 games last season, Louis-Jean had four goals and 25 assists for 29 points. He would add three goals and two assists for five […]
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