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ECHL: Mitchell Smith Returns to Rapid City Rush Blue Line

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed 5’11” defenseman Mitchell Smith for the 2025-26 season. Junior Career Mitchell Smith, a Saginaw, Michigan native, started his junior career in the 2019-20 season in the OHL with the Saginaw Spirit. Smith spent four seasons in Saginaw but only played in three after the 2020-21 […]

Mitchell Russell wearing black jersey while skating with the puck on his stick

ECHL: Ghost Pirates Sign Chris Lipe and Mitchell Russell

Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they have signed defenseman Chris Lipe and forward Mitchell Russell for the 2025-2026 season. Chris Lipe Joins the Crew Chris Lipe is a 25-year-old defenseman from Rockford, Michigan, who has been with the Iowa Heartlanders since the 2022–2023 season. Before joining the Heartlanders, Lipe played at the […]

ECHL: Joey Cipollone Returns to Atlanta Gladiators for 2025–26

The Atlanta Gladiators have re-signed forward Joey Cipollone for the 2025–26 ECHL season, keeping a high‑motor, two‑way center in the fold after a breakout year in the ATL. Solid First Season in the ATL Cipollone made his professional debut with the Worcester Railers in the 2023–24 season, where he appeared in 63 games, posting 22 […]

ECHL: Jason Payne Joins Swamp Rabbits as Associate Coach

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are bolstering their bench with veteran experience, announcing that Jason Payne has been named Associate Coach ahead of the 2025–26 season. From Cincinnati to the Upstate Payne joins the Swamp Rabbits after six seasons with the Cincinnati Cyclones, including the last four as Head Coach. During his time leading the Toronto […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Sign a Pair of Forwards

The Reading Royals have added two new faces to the roster with the signing of forwards Patrick Moynihan and Jérémy Michel. Reading now has six forwards and a defenseman signed for the 2025-26 season. Patrick Moynihan Moynihan, 24, spent his rookie season with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and Idaho Steelheads, putting up 11 goals and […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Add Experience With Tyson Fawcett

The Adirondack Thunder announced that they’ve signed forward Tyson Fawcett for the 2025-26 season. Fawcett, 32, had eight goals and 10 assists for 18 points in 71 games last year with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Fawcett will join former teammate Brannon McManus in Adirondack. McManus was acquired by the Thunder at the Future Consideration Trade […]

ECHL: Tyler Coffey Signs with Jacksonville Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen continue to shape their 2025–26 roster with the addition of rookie forward Tyler Coffey, a left-shot winger out of Colorado College. From the NCHC to Northeast Florida Coffey, 25, is coming off a five-year collegiate career with Colorado College, where he tallied 37 points (27G, 10A) over 125 NCAA games. The Hamilton, […]

ECHL: Atlanta Builds Grit and Speed with First Six Signings

The Atlanta Gladiators aren’t wasting time this offseason. With six roster additions already announced, fans are getting an early glimpse of the team’s identity—gritty, fast, and defensively sound. Here’s what you may learn and could expect from the first wave of roster moves: First Six Snapshot Andrew Jarvis (D) – The Grit Jarvis re-signed after […]

ECHL: Gianfranco Cassaro Signs with Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades have added a dynamic presence to their blue line with the signing of defenseman Gianfranco Cassaro for the 2025–26 season. Cassaro brings a blend of scoring ability, leadership experience, and championship pedigree that fits right into the Everblades’ tradition of strong two-way defenders. From NCAA Standout to Pro Contributor Cassaro’s journey to […]

ECHL: Forward Cole Kodsi Joins Solar Bears for 2025-26

The Orlando Solar Bears have added to their forward depth with the signing of Cole Kodsi for the 2025–26 season. The 6-foot-2 winger brings a combination of size, leadership experience, and scoring touch as he prepares for his first full professional campaign. Collegiate Track Record Kodsi, 25, recently wrapped up a five-year NCAA career, including […]