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ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Jacksonville Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen are keeping things moving this offseason, locking in qualifying offers for five players from their 2024–25 roster. These offers don’t guarantee a return, but they do give the Icemen exclusive ECHL rights. Qualifying offers were extended to: So, What Is a Qualifying Offer? Think of it like a “hold my spot” in […]

ECHL: Connor Russell Heads Overseas After Steady Run with the Icemen

Jacksonville Icemen blueliner Connor Russell is headed across the pond for the 2025-26 season, signing with the Coventry Blaze (EIHL). Known for his physical edge and shot-blocking presence, Russell now takes his game to the UK after logging nearly 200 games of professional hockey in North America. Reliable Presence on the Blue Line Russell appeared […]

ECHL: Zach Vinnell Joins Gladiators as Assistant Coach

The Atlanta Gladiators have added a fresh voice to the coaching staff, announcing that Zach Vinnell will serve as an Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. The 27-year-old Cochrane, Alberta native brings a well-rounded understanding of the game, shaped by recent experience in high-intensity settings. His addition reinforces the organization’s commitment to building a competitive […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Announce 2024–25 Season-Ending Roster

The Rapid City Rush have announced their 2024-25 season-ending roster. The roster consists of 12 forwards, five defensemen, and two goaltenders. 2024-25 Season Ending Roster Nathan Torchia, Christian Propp, Mitchell Smith, Billy Constantinou, Chase Pauls, Aaron Hyman, Brady Pouteau, Brett Davis, Jonathan Yantsis, Jack Jeffers, Parker Bowman, Ryan Wagner, Blake Bennett, Chaz Smedsrud, Maurizio Colella, […]

ECHL: Ivan Chukarov Takes His Game Overseas

The Coventry Blaze have added size, experience, and puck-moving skill to their blue line with the signing of American defenseman Ivan Chukarov for the upcoming 2025–26 Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) season. Chukarov, 29, heads overseas after two strong seasons with the Jacksonville Icemen, where he emerged as a dependable contributor on both ends of […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Re-Sign 6’6″ Forward Garrett Klotz

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed forward Garrett Klotz for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior Career Garrett Klotz started his junior career in the 2005-06 season where he played in the WHL. In his three WHL seasons, Klotz played in 150 games, splitting his time between the Red Deer Rebels and […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Add Four Defensemen and a Forward

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have signed defensemen Gianni Fairbrother, Chase Hartje, Kyle Pow, James Shearer, and forward Craig Armstrong for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Gianni Fairbrother’s Career Gianni Fairbrother is a 6’0″ defenseman from Vancouver, British Columbia. Fairbrother started his junior career in the 2015-16 season and spent all six years of […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Bolster Blue Line with Two New Faces

The Jacksonville Icemen are starting to get their blue line in order as they’ve announced the signings of defensemen Dilan Peters and Carter Allen for the 2024-25 season. Peters, 23, has bounced around the ECHL in his first two seasons, spending time with the Wheeling Nailers, Newfoundland Growlers, Reading Royals, and Indy Fuel, where he’s […]

ECHL: Former Mariner Returns For Second Stint In Maine

The Maine Mariners have announced that they have signed forward Nick Jermain for the 2024-25 season; this will be his second stint with the Mariners. Jermain will be entering his fourth year in the ECHL as he’s also spent time with the Fort Wayne Komets and Trois-Rivieres Lions. He has 15 goals and 31 assists […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Sign Cole Donhauser

The Worcester Railers continue to add depth to their roster, as they’ve announced the signing of rookie forward Cole Donhauser. The Kenmore, NY, native will look to add a spark to the new-look Railers team, which is undergoing some big changes this off-season with a new head coach and GM. Donhauser is the seventh signing […]