ECHL

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, […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Maine Mariners – 03/17/2024

PORTLAND, Maine – The Reading Royals and Maine Mariners faced off Sunday afternoon at Cross Insurance Arena. The Mariners defeated the Royals 6-3. Click here to read Scarlett McLaughlin’s full recap of the games. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture the action.

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Maine Mariners – 03/17/2024

PORTLAND, Maine – Sunday afternoon, the Maine Mariners closed out a two-game series at home with a 6-3 win over the Reading Royals. The Mariners got the scoring started in the first period with a goal from Owen Pederson on the power play, but the Royals answered with a goal from Tag Bertuzzi. Reading had […]

PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Worcester Railers – 03/16/2024

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers hosted the Adirondack Thunder on Saturday evening at the DCU Center for their annual St.Patrick’s celebration game, but the home team had little to celebrate regarding their results on the ice, falling to the thunder by a score of 5-1. The Railers wore their specialty white and green jerseys, […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 03/19/2024

Earlier today, the Atlanta Gladiators finalized the acquisition of forward Parker AuCoin from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. AuCoin, who recently showcased his prowess with Idaho, tallied three goals and seven assists, resulting in a total of 10 points over 11 games while with the Steelheads. AuCoin, originally from Sturgeon County, AB, […]

ECHL Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates 3/19/24

Savannah welcomes the first transactions this week, with the trade deadline just days away. Saying goodbye and good luck to one, loaning another, signing an NCAA Defenseman, and reinstating another. The Ghost Pirates says thank you and good luck to Veteran Forward Sebastian Vidmar, as they trade him to The Maine Mariners for future considerations. […]

PHOTOS: Tulsa Oilers vs. Indy Fuel – 03/15/2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indy Fuel hosted the Tulsa Oilers on Friday night, in front of a sellout crowd of 6,322 fans. In their eleventh sellout of the year, the Fuel took a 3-0 victory over Tulsa, giving Mitchell Weeks his fifth shutout with Indy, setting a new franchise record. Check out this photo gallery […]