Brett Budgell

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 02/02/2025

The Bloomington Bison faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators for the third time in their last matchup at Gas South Arena. With both teams eager to secure a win, the game promised intense action right from the start. The Bison, led by their strong starting lineup, aimed to dominate early, while the Gladiators were determined […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 02/01/2025

The Bloomington Bison and Atlanta Gladiators clashed in the second game of their series, which was extra special for the Gladiators as they celebrated Women in Business Night. This event featured the Girl Scouts of America, bringing an added layer of excitement and community spirit to the evening. Looking ahead, Sunday afternoon’s game will be […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 01/31/2025

For the first time ever, the Bloomington Bison and the Atlanta Gladiators clashed in the opening game of their thrilling three-game series. Adding to the importance of the evening, Atlanta hosted “Stick it to Cancer Night,” making the game even more special for those in attendance. The Gladiators took a heartfelt pause to honor cancer […]

ECHL Game Preview: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 01/31-02/02/2025

Three-In-Three Series Here are the upcoming games this weekend between Bloomington and Atlanta at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA: Friday, January 31 Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST Event: The Gladiators are hosting Stick it To Cancer Night. Saturday, February 1 Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST Event: The Gladiators are hosting a Women in Metro Atlanta Networking Event at 5:30 PM. […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 11/15/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio – On Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones won their first game of the season 1-0 against the Bloomington Bison at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. Brett Budgell opened the scoreboard 7:02 into the first period for the Bison. Cincinnati tied the game up at 11:50 when Kyle Bollers beat Hugo Ollas, who […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 11/01/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio – On Friday night, the newly formed Bloomington Bison defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2, at Heritage Bank Center. Brett Budgell scored his second goal of the season at 5:49 into the first period to open the scoreboard for Bloomington. Thirty-two seconds later, Lincoln Griffin scored the Cyclones’ first goal of the season at home. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Bloomington Bison l 11/1/2024

It was the first-ever meeting between the Bloomington Bison and the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday night at Heritage Bank Center, where “Shutout the Hate” night was celebrated. It was wonderful to see the LGBTQ community honored in a packed HBC full of Cyclones fans, demonstrating that #HockeyIsForEveryone. The Cyclones wore their annual Pride jerseys, looking […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Add Two More To Roster

The Bloomington Bison continued their busy week as they’ve now announced six signings this week after signing forward Brett Budgell and defenseman Jake Murray to contracts for the 2024-25 season earlier today. Budgell, 23, is entering his third season in the ECHL. He’s scored 30 goals and added 52 assists for 82 points in 116 […]

Heartlanders Look To Take Momentum Into Kansas City

Coralville, Iowa- After three games in three days, the Heartlanders’ sweep of the Wichita Thunder has Derek Damon’s squad looking to take their hot streak on the road and keep the Kansas City Mavericks from getting to 100 points on the season this week (Currently at 98 Points). Iowa’s current hot streak lies in their […]

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Mid-February Catchup

Coralville, Iowa- While the Heartlanders went a frustrating 1-6 and earned just three points in their seven-game homestand, there was a ton of news surrounding the team that goes beyond what happens on the ice. There is lots of Heartlanders news to catch up on. Ten Points out of Playoff Picture With 22 Games Left […]