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SPHL: Macon Mayhem Re-Sign Michael McChesney and Jarret Kup

On Friday, the Macon Mayhem announced that Forward Michael McChesney and defenseman Jarret Kup have signed contracts and will return to the team for the upcoming 2024-25 season. McChesney is back for his second season with the Mayhem in the SPHL. During his debut season with the team, he accumulated 32 points (17 goals, 15 […]

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ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Sign Two Swedish Players

Greenville, S.C. — It is a big day for the Swamp Rabbits, as the club announced a series of player signings on July 30. Today, it was announced that the Greenville Swamp Rabbits signed defenseman Joshua Karlsson to a standard player contract and have also signed rookie forward from Michigan Tech, Arvid Caderoth, to a […]

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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Re-sign Carabia and Marchesan for the 2024-25 Season

Today, fans of the Atlanta Gladiators received more good news as Dylan Carabia and Michael Marchesan have been officially confirmed to return for the upcoming season. The team has announced that both players have re-signed with the squad and will be back on the ice for the 2024-25 season. Dylan Carabia, a right-handed defenseman hailing […]

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ECHL: Connor Russell Agrees to Terms with the Jacksonville Icemen

Defenseman Connor Russell has agreed to terms for the 2024-25 season and will hit the ice once again for the Jacksonville Icemen. Recognized for his defensive skill and adaptability, Russell has demonstrated exceptional skating, physicality, and defensive capabilities. In the 2021-22 season, Russell appeared in 28 games for the Iowa Heartlanders, providing 5 assists, totaling […]

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ECHL: Bloomington Bison Provide Tryout Deal to Rivermen Rookie

There is no denying that when the Bloomington Bison announced their expansion into the ECHL, many hockey fans in the area wondered if they would see any movement of players from the nearby SPHL franchise, the Peoria Rivermen, to Bloomington. Today, it was announced that Peoria Rivermen rookie standout winger Mike Gelatt has signed an […]

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PHOTOS: Michele Hancock’s Best Photos of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 2023-24 Season

ROANOKE, Va– Regardless of the championship outcome, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs had a record season. The 2023-24 season holds the franchise record for the most wins, at 33. Record attendance for this season averaged around 5600 fans. Nineteen games out of fifty-six went past regulation. The record for most goals scored in a game […]

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ECHL: Reading Royals Announce Head Coach

On Friday, May 17th, 2024, Reading Royals announced that Interim Head Coach Jason Binkley will become Head Coach ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Jason Binkley has been serving as Assistant Coach since October 2022. Binkley’s career in the ECHL includes 139 points and 111 assists over 313 games played in the league. He played for […]

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PHOTOS: Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Peoria Rivermen – 04/12/2024

PEORIA, Ill – The Peoria Rivermen and the Pensacola Ice Flyers once again played each other in the first round of the SPHL Presidents Cup playoffs. This is the third straight season the Rivermen and Ice Flyers have met in the first round and this season ended just like the previous season did with a […]

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PHOTOS: Quad City Storm vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 04/12 & 04/13/2024

ROANOKE, Va – Round one of the 2024 Presidents Cup Playoffs made it’s way to the Berglund Center Friday night. After a loss in game one on the road, the Rail Yard Dawgs were in a “must-win” situation in this best-of-three series. The Dawgs won 3-2, forcing a third game. The Storm came out ready […]

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PHOTOS: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears- 04/06/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Saturday night.  The Ice Bears were looking to finish the regular season with a win coming off a loss in Roanoke the previous night. Things started off well with a power play goal by Anthony Cinato […]

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