Minor Leagues

Adam Beckman Recalled to Minnesota Wild

As of this morning (Feb. 17), forward Adam Beckman has been recalled to the Minnesota Wild. For those keeping tabs on the franchise, it has been speculated by many that Beckman or teammate Sammy Walker were going to be recalled to help fix some of the Wild’s recent wounds. Check out the recent article from […]

One of the ECHL’s top teams – the Newfoundland Growlers – take the long way home

The Newfoundland Growlers hit the road for their next eight ECHL games, facing the Reading Royals at the Santander Arena in Reading, PA, on Feb. 19th & 20th before moving on to play the Trois-Rivières Lions in Trois-Rivières, Que. While being on the road can be rough, head coach Eric Wellwood said the Growlers have […]

Thunder Pick Up First Win vs. Maine In OT

GLENS Falls, NY- It was the two old guys and a kid line (Shawn Weller- Shane Harper-Patrick Grasso) that helped propel the Thunder to a 5-4 win in OT on Wednesday Night as they picked up their first win of the season vs. Maine Mariners to start a stretch of four games in five nights. […]

Weekly Forecast Inside the Jungle

The Komets return back to the ice this week as they look to continue to keep their positive momentum rolling.

Valentine’s Day Victory for the Ghost Pirates

Love is a universally-spread emotion when it comes to hockey. Many teams will have a “kiss cam” during intermissions or pauses in play. Others have had the dedicated camera focus on fans as they propose to their partners. When it came to Valentine’s Day for the new southern ECHL team, the Savannah Ghost Pirates made […]

NL Growlers ECHL Kelly Cup “Long Run”

Newfoundland Growlers Head Coach Eric Wellwood says this team is in for “the long run” toward the 2nd Kelly Cup championship. The Newfoundland Growers, an ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, secured the Kelly Cup championship in 2019 – the team’s inaugural year – with a 4-3 win over the Toledo Walleye. But the […]

Mississauga Steelheads Forward James Hardie Skating in Transition Mid-Game

Former Maple Leafs Development Camp Invitee Having Dominant Season in the OHL

In the final year of his Ontario Hockey League career, Mississauga Steelheads forward James Hardie is making some noise. After being invited to both the 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs and the 2022 Boston Bruins prospect development camps, Hardie is still fighting to reach the next level. This season with the Steelheads, it’s safe to say […]

Bruins’ Prospects Shine In Beanpot Consolation

The Boston College Eagles hockey program has become a mini-farm system for the Boston Bruins organization. This year’s Eagles team features Andre Gasseau, Trevor Kuntar, and Oscar Jellvik, all members of the Boston Bruins organization. Gasseau was a seventh-round pick of the Bruins in the 2021 NHL Draft (213th overall). The scout on the 6-foot-4 […]

Hockey player, Steven Leonard playing for the Pensacola Ice Flyers.

Iowa Heartlanders Sign Forward Steven Leonard

On Tuesday (Feb. 14), the ECHL announced the Iowa Heartlander’s signing of forward Steven Leonard. Since completing his collegiate career at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (106 games, 38 goals, 54 assists), Leonard has spent time in the FPHL, SPHL, and ECHL. This is Leonard’s third professional season, and he sits with 15 goals, 24 […]

How New Hockey Fans Can Develop Their Passion for the Sport

After watching the Super Bowl on Sunday and realizing just how popular the NFL truly is, I realized that we hockey fans need to figure out a way to get new fans into the greatest sport in the world – hockey. As of this moment, hockey is a niche sport. That is not a bad […]