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ECHL Names the Recipient of the John Brophy Coach of the Year Award

The ECHL announced today that Andrew Lord, the Head Coach/General Manager of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, has been honored with the prestigious John Brophy Award, recognizing him as the ECHL’s Coach of the Year. This is the second time that he has been considered for this honor. Previously, Lord had been a runner-up for the […]

ECHL Names League’s Hockey Operations Department of the Year Award

The Jacksonville Icemen have been honored as the recipient of the League’s Hockey Operations Department of the Year Award for the 2023-24 season. Following closely behind in the rankings were the Kansas City Mavericks, the Idaho Steelheads, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and the Toledo Walleye. This is the first time the Icemen have won this […]

ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Announce Playoff Roster

Greenville, SC – As the Kelly Cup Playoffs are approaching, the Swamp Rabbits have made a series of announcements, including their playoff roster and LA Kings affiliation extension. Before they play game one on Sunday, April 21, against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Swamp Rabbits have released the official roster, which includes players on reserve […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Florida Everblades – 04/13/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades finished the regular season with a victory at home against the South Carolina Stingrays 4-3 in a shootout. The Stingrays needed a win to secure the last playoff spot in the South Division but only got one point for the loss in the shootout. Evan Cormier got the start for […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Extend Affiliation with Ontario Reign and LA Kings

Greenville, SC — In the midst of setting up their playoff roster for the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced that the LA Kings have extended their affiliation agreement for the next two years. Previously, the Swamp Rabbits had been affiliated with the Kings and Ontario Reign (AHL) for two seasons, first […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

The Jacksonville Icemen have just announced their 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster. Each playoff team roster consists of a maximum of 24 players—a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list. If a player is added to the Playoff Roster, it must be on an emergency basis, which means a team is under 15 skaters […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

The Florida Everblades announced their Playoff Roster on Tuesday. Each playoff team can have a maximum of 24 players, 20 active players, and four on reserve. Each team, however, must have at least 17 active players and at least two eligible goaltenders. Players on loan to the NHL or AHL can be placed on a […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Announce Playoff Roster

The Toledo Walleye announced on Tuesday morning their playoff roster for the 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs, consisting of 24 players. The roster is made up of two goaltenders, eight defensemen, and 14 forwards. The roster limit is 20 active players with a four-player reserve, meaning they can come in and play in the lineup as […]

ECHL: Games Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits | ATL/SAV | 04/12-14/2024

Greenville, SC — The Swamp Rabbits, Atlanta Gladiators, and Savannah Ghost Pirates returned to Greenville for one-game stays, respectively. Hitting off the final homestand of the regular season, the Swamp Rabbits would hold their ground to clinch the division title and decide their Kelly Cup Playoffs round one foe. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Gladiators and Savannah […]

ECHL Announces Rookie of the Year

On Monday, Austin Magera, a player from the South Carolina Stingrays, was named the 2023-2024 John A. Daley Memorial Trophy winner as the Rookie of the Year in the ECHL. This award is given to the player who has been most proficient in their first year of competition at the AA level or higher, based […]