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ECHL: Allen Americans Sign Pair of Canadians
The Allen Americans have announced that they have signed 6’1 defenseman Andre Anania and 5’10 forward Orca Wiesblatt. Andre Anania’s Career Andre Anania started his junior career in the OJHL with the Stouffville Spirit in the 2019-20 season. He played in 52 games, where he had 14 goals and eight assists for 22 points with […]
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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Sign Kyle Pow
The Kansas City Mavericks have announced that they have signed 6’6″ defenseman Kyle Pow for the 2025-26 season. He is the fifth defenseman and 13th player signed by the Mavericks for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Kyle Pow spent his junior career playing in the BCHL, AJHL, and WHL. In the BCHL, he […]
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ECHL: Justin Portillo Signs ECHL Deal With Cincinnati Cyclones
The Cincinnati Cyclones have added some grit to their lineup with the signing of forward Justin Portillo. Portillo, 33, began the 2024-25 season with the FPHL’s newest team, the Athens Rock Lobsters. In 26 games with the Rock Lobsters, he put up five assists along with 136 penalty minutes, which led the team. He also […]
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Booster Clubs: The Unsung Heroes Of Minor League Hockey
Fans play a major role in the lower levels of professional hockey—especially in the ECHL and SPHL. One of the best examples of that passion is the annual “Jamboree,” where Booster Clubs from both leagues come together to connect and celebrate. In 2025, the Atlanta Gladiators Booster Club hosted the event at The Westin Atlanta/Duluth, […]
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