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AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions

The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]

ECHL: Jared Nightingale Heads Back to AHL

The South Carolina Stingrays are once again on the hunt for a head coach. Announced May 30th, Jared Nightingale has accepted a position with the Rockford IceHogs as Head Coach. Jared Nightingale joined South Carolina in the postseason of the 2023-24 season. The team was recovering from a poor record, which saw them with a […]

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals – Game 6 Recap: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs Florida Everblades

For the first time since 2021, the Kelly Cup Finals will not include the Florida Everblades. The Everblades would fall in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, ending their season. In the first period, it would be the Everblades who had the slight advantage out of the gate. The Trois-Rivieres Lions would finally break […]

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals – Game 5 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Trois-Rivieres Lions

A Saturday afternoon game occurred between the Trois-Rivières Lions and Florida Everblades in Quebec. Game five of the Eastern Conference Finals will be the last time the two teams play in Quebec together. The series is tied at two, and continues to be a battle of the Goalies. Luke Cavallin takes his place between the […]

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Trois-Rivieres Lions

The Trois-Rivieres Lions returned to Colisee Videotron, looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals after winning the first two games in Estero over the Florida Everblades. Trois-Rivieres would get some chances early, including two wrap-around chances, but neither found the back of the net. The physicality that has been there […]

ECHL: Greenville’s Ben Freeman Signs with Frederikshavn White Hawks

Ben Freeman, the 6’5” center out of Falmouth, Maine, is heading overseas to continue his professional hockey journey. After four seasons in the ECHL—most recently serving as captain of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits—Freeman has signed with the Frederikshavn White Hawks of Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. A Steady Climb Through the Ranks Freeman first made his mark […]

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals – Game 2 Recap: Trois-Rivières Lions vs. Florida Everblades

Sunday night, the stage was set for game two of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Florida Everblades determined to level the series, while the Trois-Rivières Lions are certainly riding high from their 1-0 victory in game one. The first shutout the Everblades have faced this postseason and the second shutout for Trois-Rivières Luke Cavallin. With […]

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals – Game 1 Recap: Trois-Rivières Lions vs Florida Everblades

Sir Elton John once said, “Saturday night’s alright for fighting. Get a little action in.” Saturday night lived up to that as the Florida Everblades met the Trois-Rivières Lions for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Florida has done well in the playoffs so far, with only one loss, while Trois-Rivières had a slightly […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Trois-Rivières Lions vs Florida Everblades | Eastern Conference Finals

As the Eastern Conference Finals approach, hockey fans are in for a thrilling matchup between the Trois-Rivières Lions and the Florida Everblades. Both teams have shown what it takes to make it this far, and now, they’ll battle it out for a chance to move on to the next round. Let’s dive into what makes […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Watch These Former ECHL Stars Shine

The 2025 IIHF World Championship is already underway and will run through May 25 in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, with 29 players boasting ECHL experience. So, if you haven’t already, tune in and cheer for these players as they represent their countries and make their mark on the world stage. The ECHL has always […]