ECHL 2025-26 Player Signings

ECHL: Carson Focht Returns to Orlando

The Orlando Solar Bears are bringing back a familiar face. Center Carson Focht, 25, will return to the lineup for the 2025-26 season, ready to make an impact from opening night. From WHL Standout to NHL Draft Pick Focht’s path to Orlando started in the WHL, where he split time between the Tri-City Americans and […]

ECHL: Goalie Logan Terness Joins Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades have added depth between the pipes, signing goaltender Logan Terness for the 2025-26 ECHL season. BCHL Rookie of the Year to the Pros Terness, 22, brings an impressive resume to Florida. The Burnaby, BC native earned BCHL Rookie of the Year honors with the Trail Smoke Eaters in 2019-20, posting a 27-10-4 […]

Forward Patrick Newell and Maine Mariners player going for the puck after a faceoff

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Sign Patrick Newell

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles announced that they have signed veteran forward Patrick Newell to an ECHL contract for the upcoming season. Early Career Prior to joining the ECHL ranks, Newell played collegiately at St Cloud State University for four seasons, scoring 120 points (38 goals and 82 assists) in 145 games. His time at […]

Toledo Walleye Player Signing Announcement

ECHL: Chad Hillebrand Brings Size and Skill to Toledo Walleye

The Toledo Walleye have added a major piece to their 2025–26 roster with the signing of forward Chad Hillebrand. At 6’4” and 201 pounds, the Park Ridge, Illinois, native offers a rare mix of size, skill, and versatility. Comfortable at both center and left wing, Hillebrand’s adaptability makes him a valuable option in multiple forward […]

ECHL: Matt Salhany Returns To Adirondack After Five Year Hiatus

The Adirondack Thunder made a splash on Wednesday afternoon as they announced the signing of forward Matt Salhany for the 2025-26 season. In 43 games last season with Marseille (Ligue Magnus), he put up 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points. He would add two goals and an assist for three points in six […]

ECHL: Jack O’Leary Re-Signs with Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed rookie forward Jack O’Leary for the 2025-26 season. O’Leary, 25, joined Norfolk at the end of the regular season on an ATO before signing a contract with Norfolk once the tryout was over. He had one assist in six games. He would join the Admirals for the […]

ECHL: Craig Needham Returns to Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades are bringing back a familiar face down the middle, re-signing forward Craig Needham for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old Medford, Massachusetts native is set to enter his third full year — and fourth ECHL stint overall — with the club, bringing veteran poise, defensive reliability, and a knack for rising to […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Rookie Forward

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve signed rookie forward Connor Marritt for the 2025-26 season. In 28 games last season at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, he had two goals and two assists for four points. It was an off year for Marritt, who had 30 points in his first two seasons with the […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Re-Sign Nathan Torchia

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed 5’10” goaltender Nathan Torchia for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Nathan Torchia started his junior career in the OJHL during the 2016-17 season. In his four seasons in the OJHL, Torchia played with the Orangeville Flyers, Stouffville Spirit, and Georgetown Raiders. In 134 […]

ECHL: Ryley Appelt Signs with Gladiators for Rookie Pro Season

The Atlanta Gladiators are adding more size and snarl to their forward corps with the signing of 25-year-old Ryley Appelt for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Appelt comes to Atlanta after completing a four-year collegiate career at Grant MacEwan University, where he wore the Griffins’ colors in 87 USports games. The Edmonton, Alberta native recorded nine […]