ECHL
Boston Bruins Goaltending Prospect Retires
Boston Bruins goaltending prospect and former University of Notre Dame goaltender Ryan Bischel announced his retirement from professional hockey on his Instagram page on June 3. Bischel signed with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League in April of 2024 after five stellar seasons at Notre Dame where the Medina, Minnesota native won 47 […]
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ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Defensemen Head Overseas
The Tulsa Oilers bid farewell to two key players, Defensemen Andrew Lucas and Oliviér Dame-Malka, as they embark on new journeys overseas. This departure marks the third player to leave the team this week. The Oilers, who had a commendable 40-24-8 season, and post season made it to the first round of the Kelly Cup […]
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ECHL: Greenville’s Ben Freeman Signs with Frederikshavn White Hawks
Ben Freeman, the 6’5” center out of Falmouth, Maine, is heading overseas to continue his professional hockey journey. After four seasons in the ECHL—most recently serving as captain of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits—Freeman has signed with the Frederikshavn White Hawks of Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. A Steady Climb Through the Ranks Freeman first made his mark […]
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ECHL: Florida’s Sean Allen Suspended for Two Games Following Game Three Incident
The ECHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday that Florida Everblades defenseman Sean Allen has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount following an interference major and game misconduct during Game Three of the South Division Finals against the Orlando Solar Bears on May 6. First-Period Hit Leads to Ejection The incident […]
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ECHL South Division Finals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Solar Bears earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Florida Everblades in Game Three of the South Division Finals on Tuesday night at Kia Center. The result snapped Florida’s six-game postseason winning streak and cut the Everblades’ series lead to 2–1 in the best-of-seven showdown. First Period The opening 20 minutes were filled […]
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ECHL South Division Finals – Game 2 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs Florida Everblades
The Florida Everblades secured a 6-2 win over the Orlando Solar Bears in Game Two of the South Division Finals on Saturday night at Hertz Arena. The result gives Florida a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series as it shifts to Orlando for the next three games. Tarun Fizer scored in both the first and […]
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ECHL Attendance vs Performance: What the 2024–25 Regular Season Tells Us
As the 2024–25 ECHL regular season came to a close and the Kelly Cup Playoffs got underway, one storyline stood out beyond the scoreboard: how well did team performance align with fan turnout? A closer look at final standings and attendance figures reveals a complex picture. Some teams translated wins into sold-out crowds, while others […]
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ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades | South Division Finals
The South Division Finals are here, and it’s a classic Florida rivalry as the Orlando Solar Bears and Florida Everblades meet for a shot at the Eastern Conference crown. This series pits two very different paths to the postseason’s second round against each other: Florida swept their opening series in dominant fashion, while Orlando battled […]
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ECHL: Derek Nesbitt Promoted to Front Office Role By Gladiators
The Atlanta Gladiators have announced a leadership shift, promoting Head Coach Derek Nesbitt to Director of Community Engagement. The move brings one of the franchise’s most iconic figures into a new role focused on strengthening community ties and expanding the organization’s presence off the ice. Leadership Shift for a Franchise Icon Derek Nesbitt’s impact on […]
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ECHL: Reading Royals Cement Two-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers
The Reading Royals have extended their official affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers, continuing their role as the NHL club’s primary ECHL partner through the 2026–27 season. The agreement extends a relationship that began in 2014 and has become a key piece of the Flyers’ player development system. A Decade of Progression from ECHL to NHL […]
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