Andrei Bakanov

ECHL: Andrei Bakanov Stays Put with Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Andrei Bakanov for the 2025-26 season. Bakanov, 23, had 14 goals and seven assists for 21 points last season in 55 games with five different teams. During his time in Norfolk, he put up eight goals and three assists for 11 points in 17 games with […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 22

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. As the Kelly Cup Playoffs continue to get closer in the rearview mirror, we finally had our first team in the North Division clinch their spot in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 21

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. On Sunday, Adirondack and Wheeling would set the season record for combined penalty minutes in a game and the Nailers would have the most penalty minutes by a single team in a […]

ECHL Roster Transactions: Bloomington Bison | 12/04/2024

Andrei Bakanov, born on May 28, 2002, in Moscow, Russia, has steadily made a name for himself in the world of professional ice hockey. Standing tall at 6’3″ and weighing 214 lbs, Bakanov is known for his powerful shot and strong positioning on the ice. Recent Acquisition In a significant move today, Andrei Bakanov was […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Worcester Railers | 11/01/2024

For the second time in three days, the Norfolk Admirals and Worcester Railers met inside Norfolk Scope for an ECHL North Division Showdown, with the Admirals taking game one by a 3-1 final. On Friday night, the Railers got the best of the Admirals as they came away with a 6-5 overtime win to even […]

ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Worcester Railers

With so much not working towards the end of the year last year for the Worcester Railers, the team looks to start strong this season. The Worcester Railers enter the upcoming season with anticipation and opportunity. After a season filled with challenges, fans are eager to see how the team will build on their revamped […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Re-Sign Russian Forward

The Worcester Railers kicked off the week by signing forward Andrei Bakanov. This will be Bakanov’s third season with the Railers. Bakanov had 24 points, splitting them with 12 goals and 12 assists in 62 games played. During the 2022-23 season, he was under contract with the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds. He played in […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce 2024 Qualifying Offers

The Worcester Railers announced Monday their qualifying offer list. Each team has the right to reserve eight players, which was no different with the Worcester Railers. Only four were allowed to be veteran players. A veteran is considered to be someone who has played 260 professional hockey games. The Worcester Railers have reserved the rights […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce 2024 Season-Ending Roster

The Worcester Railers announced Monday morning that they have released their 2024 season-ending roster. In the ECHL, each team can protect up to 20 players. The Worcester Railers look to protect key members of the team to ensure a winning culture. Each player to make the roster must have signed an ECHL contract for the […]

ECHL Game Recap: Worcester Railers vs Maine Mariners | 04/06/2024

With the Worcester Railers dropping a tough one 6-2 on the road Friday night to these same Maine Mariners, they look to right the ship with the final two-game home set of the season this weekend. Luckily, the Railers control their own Kelly Cup Playoff birth destiny. The bottom line for the Railers is to […]