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ECHL: Brendan Harris Signs with Nottingham Panthers
- Karen Zehner
- August 26, 2025
The Nottingham Panthers have secured a major offensive addition for the 2025–26 EIHL season, signing forward Brendan Harris. The 29-year-old playmaker moves overseas after carving out a highly productive career in the ECHL. Professional Experience Harris arrives in Nottingham following four seasons in the ECHL, where he became a key offensive driver for the Jacksonville […]
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ECHL: Ryan Francis Re-Signs with Atlanta Gladiators
- Karen Zehner
- August 26, 2025
The Atlanta Gladiators have announced the signing of forward Ryan Francis for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a dynamic scorer who made an impact in a brief stint with the team last year. Pro Experience Francis, 23, returns to Atlanta after splitting last season between the Adirondack Thunder and the Gladiators, where he collected […]
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ECHL: Savannah Brings Back Ethan Szmagaj and Zach Krajnik
- Riley Lundrigan
- August 26, 2025
Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates announced the return of defenseman Ethan Szmagaj and forward Zach Krajnik on ECHL deals for the upcoming season. Ethan Szmagaj Returns Ethan Szmagaj returns to Savannah after having made his professional debut with the Ghost Pirates last season. Last year, Szmagaj appeared in four games and registered his first […]
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ECHL: Pierce Charleson Returns to Backstop the Swamp Rabbits
- Karen Zehner
- August 26, 2025
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits continued shaping their roster by locking down the crease. The club re-signed goaltender Pierce Charleson for the 2025–26 ECHL season, securing him for his first full professional campaign. Early Professional Impressions Charleson arrived in Greenville late last spring after finishing his NCAA career and quickly showed he could compete at the […]
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ECHL: Worcester Railers Sign Rookie Goaltender
- Armand Klisivitch
- August 26, 2025
The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve signed rookie goaltender Luke Pavicich for the 2025-26 season. Pavicich, 23, began his pro career at the end of last season, as he went 1-1 with a 3.48 GAA and .866 SV% in three games with the Orlando Solar Bears. He is the first goaltender signed by the […]
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ECHL: Three Players Join Saint Mary’s University In USports
- Armand Klisivitch
- August 26, 2025
It appears that we are about to see a handful of players head back to school and join USports, as Ethan Ritchie, Landon Cato, and Liam Arnsby are all joining Saint Mary’s University. This now makes four players from the ECHL who have opted to head to USports, following William Provost’s decision to join the […]
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ECHL: D.J. King Signs with South Carolina Stingrays
- Karen Zehner
- August 25, 2025
The South Carolina Stingrays have added a major presence on defense, signing 25-year-old blueliner D.J. King for the 2025–26 ECHL season. At 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds, King joins the Rays with a proven blend of size, toughness, and professional experience that spans both the ECHL and AHL. Early Career and Development Born in Scottsdale, Arizona, […]
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ECHL: Darby Llewellyn Joins Toledo Walleye for 2025–26
- Karen Zehner
- August 22, 2025
The Toledo Walleye have added a veteran presence to their forward group, signing 29-year-old winger Darby Llewellyn for the 2025–26 ECHL season. With nearly a decade of pro hockey across North America and Europe, Llewellyn brings versatility, grit, and scoring depth to a Toledo lineup aiming to remain among the league’s toughest outs. A Proven […]
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ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Sign Defenseman Jake Murray
- Karen Zehner
- August 21, 2025
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have added a big piece to their blue line, signing 23-year-old defenseman Jake Murray for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Building on a Breakout Season Murray is coming off a strong 2024–25 campaign with the Bloomington Bison, where he played a full 72 games and tallied 34 points (5 goals, 29 assists). […]
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