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ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Announce 2024-2025 Season Schedule

Yesterday afternoon, the ECHL released the upcoming schedule for the 2024-2025 season, which includes the Utah Grizzlies. When the NHL team in Utah was announced, there was speculation that the Grizzlies would join the AHL. However, that is not the case, as the Grizzlies will play all 72 games in the ECHL this season against […]

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ECHL Round One: Kansas City Mavericks Sweep into the Second Round | 04/22/2024

Tulsa, Okla.- The Kansas City Mavericks completed their four-game sweep of the Tulsa Oilers on Monday night on the road in Tulsa. Looking at how the teams finished the regular season, many people expected the Mavericks to eliminate the Oilers in the first round, given the strength of the Mavericks compared to the Oilers and their […]

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ECHL: The Tulsa Oilers Clinch a Kelly Cup Playoff Berth

It took the Tulsa Oilers five games to finally clinch the last playoff spot in the Mountain Division, but they settled it on Sunday, their last game of the regular season, against the Allen Americans 4-1. This marks the third time in five seasons that the Oilers have made the playoffs and the first time […]

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Florida Everblades Trade Deadline Tidal Wave 03|21|2024

General manager and head coach Brad Ralph made a massive splash on the ECHL’s trade deadline. Ralph made trades with the Cincinnati Cyclones and the Fort Wayne Komets involving six players. The first trade involved Everblades forwards Kieran Craig, Luke Santerno, and Jimmy Soper going to the Cyclones for forward Zack Andrusiak. The trade also […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Tulsa Oilers vs. Kansas City Mavericks | 02/28/2024

TULSA, Okla.- The Tulsa Oilers hosted the division-and ECHL-leading Kansas City Mavericks Wednesday night at the BOK Center. 4,662 fans rocked the BOK, hoping to see a rare win against the Mavericks. The Mavericks, however, would take the victory 4-2.  The teams have met five times this season, with the Mavericks coming out on top […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Worcester Railers | 02/23/2024

ESTERO, Fla.- The Force was strong with the Everblades Friday night as they defeated the Worcester Railers 3-1. Wearing Star Wars-themed specialty jerseys, the Everblades took game two in the series before a sell-out crowd of 7,231. The win and an Orlando Solar Bears loss moved the Everblades five points ahead of the Solar Bears […]

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ECHL Transactions: Tulsa Oilers 02/13/2024

Forward Geoff Kitt has been suspended by the Tulsa Oilers and removed from the roster. Teams typically use this move to allow players to sign contracts with European teams. 27-year-old Geoff Kitt is a native of Sioux Lookout, ON. He played four seasons with Mercyhurst University before turning pro in 2022.  Geoff played one game […]

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The Rapid City Rush Continue Their Road Trip Looking to Bring Home More Points

The Rapid City Rush are entering the final series of their road trip where they will faceoff against the Allen Americans in Allen, Texas. Last Week Last week, the Rapid City Rush faced off against the Idaho Steelheads in Boise, Idaho for a three game series. While the Rush went 1-1-1 in the series and […]

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PHOTOS: Allen Americans vs. Utah Grizzlies – 12/09/2023

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – In a Saturday night showdown, the Utah Grizzlies who held their teddy bear toss night, clashed with the Allen Americans. The Grizzlies emerged triumphant with a decisive 7-3 victory. While both teams battled on the ice, the Grizzlies secured a notable win, showcasing moments of offensive proficiency and defensive stability. […]

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ECHL: An Interview With Nico Blachman

Nico Blachman is a 25-year-old forward who got started playing hockey at a young age in the Sunshine State, where hockey has continued to grow over the years, “I started playing roller hockey when I was younger in Hollywood, Florida, and then the roller hockey rink shut down and my dad told me it’s either […]

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