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ECHL: Patrick Kudla Heads Overseas

Forward Patrick Kudla is heading overseas to Austria to join HC Innsbruck of the ICEHL after three seasons in North America. He is the second defenseman to head overseas for next season, joining Norfolk’s Hank Crone, who’s already signed a deal overseas for next season. Kudla played in 52 games last season, putting up eight […]

ECHL: South Carolina’s Nightingale Named Coach of the Year

The ECHL has announced that Jared Nightingale of South Carolina’s Stingrays has been named the 2024-2025 Coach of the Year and will receive the John Brophy award. This is Nightingale’s first season as head coach with the Stingrays and his first as a head coach in the ECHL. Last season, the Rays parted ways with […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Named 2024-25 ECHL Hockey Operations Department of the Year

The ECHL announced Wednesday that the Toledo Walleye have been selected as the 2024-25 recipient of the ECHL Hockey Operations Department of the Year Award. Voted on by league coaches, the honor is presented annually to the team recognized for excellence in player development, roster management, and overall operational success. Toledo earned the top spot […]

PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Maine Mariners – 04/13/2025

PORTLAND, Maine. – In front of the largest crowd in their history at 6,361, the Maine Mariners posted a 4-2 win over the Adirondack Thunder on Sunday at the Cross Insurance Arena. It was the final game of the season for both teams, who had both not made it into the playoffs. The Mariners’ Matthew Philip scored first in […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 04/13/2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. – On Sunday night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators in a rescheduled game dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness. Originally slated for January, the matchup had been postponed due to a winter storm and was added back to the calendar after both teams had already completed their regular-season schedules and […]

PHOTOS: Worcester Railers vs. Reading Royals – 04/12/2025

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Worcester Railers Saturday night at Santander Arena. The Royals and Railers were fighting for the last North Division playoff spot. The winner of the game would move onto the playoffs. The Royals defeated the Railers 7-3 and will now face off against the Trois-Rivières Lions […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Norfolk Admirals vs Wheeling Nailers | North Division Semifinal

The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers will meet in the North Division Quarter Finals in a best-of-seven series beginning Wednesday Night in Norfolk. Norfolk and Wheeling split the two-game series during the regular season. Norfolk is coming off a heart-breaking first round loss last season to the Adirondack Thunder. Wheeling is making their second consecutive […]

ECHL: Brayden Low and Lou-Félix Denis Suspended Following April 13 Incidents

The ECHL Department of Player Safety announced two suspensions on Tuesday, issuing discipline to Orlando’s Brayden Low and Bloomington’s Lou-Félix Denis for actions that occurred in separate games on April 13. Both players were fined and suspended following major penalties and game misconducts that violated ECHL rules. Lou-Félix Denis – Bloomington Bison Bloomington forward Lou-Félix […]

ECHL: Sloan Stanick Wins Rookie of the Year

The ECHL has named Tahoe Knight Monsters forward Sloan Stanick has won the John A. Daley Trophy as the 2025 ECHL Rookie of the Year. Sloan was previously named to the All-ECHL Second Team and All-Rookie Team. Chas Sharpe, Kyler Kupka, Matty De St. Phalle, and Spencer Kersten were all named finalists. In 70 games […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Captain Eric Neiley Announces Retirement

Atlanta Gladiators captain Eric Neiley retires from professional hockey after an extraordinary ECHL career that spanned nine seasons and 344 games, during which he recorded 116 goals, 126 assists, and 242 points. The announcement came before the Gladiators’ final home game on April 6, when Neiley stepped onto the ice at Gas South Arena wearing […]