ECHL Free Agency

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Sign All-Star Jalen Smereck

The Toledo Walleye made a big splash and signed defenseman Jalen Smereck for the 2024-25 season. The former Cincinnati Cyclone comes to Toledo as one of the premier offensive defensemen in the league. This is the first defensive player signed by Toledo this off-season. Smereck comes to the Walleye with experience in the ECHL, American […]

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 […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Re-Sign Zack Hoffman

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Zack Hoffman for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Collegiate Career Before starting his collegiate career, Zack Hoffman played for Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hoffman spent three seasons there but only played in two as his sophomore season was canceled due to COVID. […]

ECHL: Wichita Thunder Signs Rookie Forward; Re-Signs Dockery

On Monday, July 22, the Wichita Thunder announced that they have re-signed Dominic Dockery for his third season and signed rookie forward Carter Jones. Dominic Dockery joined the Wichita Thunder for the 2022-2023 season. During his first season, Dockery played 71 games, finishing the season with 10 points (2 goals, 8 assists). Looking at the […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Re-Sign Rookie Forward

The Florida Everblades have re-signed rookie forward Reed Lebster, as the two sides have agreed to a standard player contract for the 2024-2025 season. Lebster, who will play his first full season as a member of the Everblades, played five games during the Everblades Kelly Cup Championship run. Last season, prior to joining Florida, Lebster […]

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Announce First Signing For 2024-25

The Tulsa Oilers have announced their first signing for the 2024-25 season as they have re-signed defenseman Duggie Lagrone, who will be entering his fifth season in the ECHL and third with the Oilers. Lagrone returned to the Oilers last season, putting up four goals and 31 assists for 35 points in 71 games after […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Brandon Tabakin

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they have signed defenseman Brandon Tabakin to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Tabakin joins the Knight Monsters after scoring two goals and eight assists for 10 points in 36 games at Arizona State University before joining the Newfoundland Growlers for six games, where he added one assist […]

ECHL: Allen Americans Sign Former Wichita Thunder Captain

The Allen Americans have made their first off-season splash by signing forward Brayden Watts for the 2024-25 season. Watts joins the Americans after spending the past four seasons with the Wichita Thunder, where he scored 60 goals and added 137 assists for 197 points in 226 games; he’s also added two assists in four career […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Forward Dalton Messina

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed forward Dalton Messina to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Messina joined the Walleye late last season, posting three goals and two penalty minutes in 10 regular season games, but was held scoreless in four playoff games. Messina played most of last season with the Ohio State Buckeyes of the […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Blake Murray

The Atlanta Gladiators announced that they have signed forward Blake Murray for the 2024-25 season. Murray hails from Uxbridge, Ontario and is known for his abilities as a center and left wing. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 6th round (183rd overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft. Murray signed a three-year entry-level […]