Minor Leagues

ECHL: Komets Earn a Victory on the Road in High Scoring Rematch

“The Rematch” took place Saturday night in Wheeling, West Virginia, after a wild Friday night game that finished with a 6-4 victory for the Komets but also included 79 penalty minutes for the K’s and 83 for the Nailers. Wheeling jumped out in front after Brooklyn Kalmikov scored at 3:42, causing the Komets to start […]

ECHL: Gladiators Cool Down the Solar Bears, Inch Closer to Playoff Line

Orlando, FL. — The Atlanta Gladiators (30-23-5-1) won their second consecutive game against a South Division opponent, this time beating the Orlando Solar Bears (28-24-6-1) by a score of 6-4 on Friday night. Big defensemen Bode Wilde started the Gladiators’ scoring late in the first period with a wrister past Solar Bear goalie Jack LaFontaine. […]

ECHL: Growlers Take Beating as Reading Rises

The Newfoundland Growlers faced a tough loss on home ice in game 56 with a 6:1 end in the series opener to the Reading Royals. The final goal in the third, a highlight-reel wrap-around scored by Alec Butcher, ticked Growler Dryden McKay off so much the flustered goalie gave the net a few hearty smacks […]

Komets and Fanti Deliver Knockout Punches

Ryan Fanti answered Brad Barone invitation to fight by landing a few haymakers. Photo Credit: @TheChadRyan on Twitter

Boneyard Buzz: This Week’s Roster Changes for Savannah

As the 2022-2023 season ends for the ECHL, every player and coach on every team is starting to work their hardest to finish the fight strong. For the Ghost Pirates of the hostess city, this is and will continue to be a struggle, as there have been many injuries for the Vegas Golden Knights. Not […]

ECHL: Komet’s Weekend Preview includes 3 Games in 3 Days

The Fort Wayne Komets have an all-important three games in three days stretch starting this Friday at home. First up is the Wheeling Nailers for back-to-back home and away matchups, and then the Komets host the Indy Fuel on Sunday night. Friday and Saturday’s matchup against the Nailers are two crucial games for the K’s […]

Chicago Blackhawks Place Former NL Growler, Pavel Gogolev, On Termination Waivers

Blackhawks Place Former NL Growler, #46, Pavel Gogolev, On Termination Waivers

Making Waves: Francois Brassard

Francois Brassard is a well-known and fan-favorite goaltender of the Maine Mariners and has had a great season thus far. Brassard has skated in three seasons with the Mariners (2018-19, 2019-20, and 2022-23). In the 20-21 season and 21-22 seasons, Brassard skated in games with the Wheeling Nailers, the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, and […]

ECHL: Utah and Wichita go head-to-head for the first time this season

The Grizzlies played the Wichita Thunder at the INTRUST Bank Arena on Friday, 4/3/23. It was the first Utah vs. Wichita series of the 2023 season, and both teams were racing toward a spot in the Kelly Cup. The Grizzlies currently sit in 5th place in the Mountain division, so they needed all the standing […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Gets Shipwrecked By Maine Mariners

GLENS FALLS, NY– The Adirondack Thunder had a chance to gain ground on the Worcester Railers, and pick up their 1500 goal of a franchise. However, both of those would be put on hold as Adirondack would drop Wednesday’s game to the Maine Mariners by a score of 5-1. Adirondack struggled tonight on the Penalty […]