ECHL

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/23/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen faced the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Saturday night, in the second of back-to-back games. Jacksonville held their ‘Hockey Is For All’ night, with painted logos on the ice and specialty HOPE jerseys. Jacksonville took the win to split the weekend series with a 4-3 victory in a Shootout. The Icemen […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 03/23/2024

After the loss the night before against the Trois-Rivières Lions, the Gladiators looked once more to be the spoilers as Orlando remained in playoff contention. The starting lineup for the Atlanta Gladiators included Robbie Calisti (D), Zach Yoder (D), Carson Gicewicz (F), Parker AuCoin (F), and Nolan Burke. Tyler Harmon (G) and Mitch Fossier (F) […]

ECHL Game Recap: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Florida Everblades | 3/23/2024

Savannah Ghost Pirates finished up their three-game series in Florida on Saturday night. This is the tenth meeting of the two, and Florida Everblades leads 7-3. The previous two games in this series can only be classified as intense. Both teams played fiercely, leading to great saves and player interactions. Scratched for the game, Savannah […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/22/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Friday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the first of two back-to-back games in Jacksonville. The Icemen headed into the game three points behind the Swamp Rabbits, who sit in first place in the division. In a close game that saw a hat trick by both teams and […]

Savannah Ghost Pirate Roster Transactions 3/22/2024

With the upcoming game against the Florida Everblades, the Savannah Ghost Pirates have confirmed two moves for tonight. They activated Kyle Jeffers from reserves and placed Alex Swelikoff on reverses. We are still waiting to hear if Jesper Vikman is still out ill, as he previously did not travel to Florida with the team for […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 03/17/2024

DULUTH, Ga.- For the first time this season, the Atlanta Gladiators welcomed the Toledo Walleye to Gas South Arena on Sunday for a St. Patrick’s Day matchup. Despite an abundance of four-leaf clovers on their jerseys, the Gladiators were unable to channel the luck of the Irish as they fell to the Walleye by a […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Relatively Quiet on Trade Deadline 03|21|2024

The Tulsa Oilers added a player from the extremely busy Cincinnati Cyclones on the last day of trades in the ECHL. The Oilers received forward Shaun Miller for future considerations. Miller started this season with Dalhousie University before signing his first professional contract with the Cyclones on February 16. He played in 15 games and […]

Florida Everblades Trade Deadline Tidal Wave 03|21|2024

General manager and head coach Brad Ralph made a massive splash on the ECHL’s trade deadline. Ralph made trades with the Cincinnati Cyclones and the Fort Wayne Komets involving six players. The first trade involved Everblades forwards Kieran Craig, Luke Santerno, and Jimmy Soper going to the Cyclones for forward Zack Andrusiak. The trade also […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivières Lions vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/20/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Wednesday night, the Jacksonville Icemen came back from a 3-0 deficit against the Trois-Rivières Lions to win 4-3 in overtime. The Trois-Rivières were quick to get on the board, scoring three goals in quick succession within the first seven minutes of the game. Nolan Yaremko scored the first at the 3:41 mark, […]