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ECHL: Will Riedell Heading Overseas

The Savannah Ghost Pirates have announced that defenseman Will Riedell will be seeking opportunities overseas to further his hockey career. Hailing from Greensboro, NC, the future home of the Gargoyles, Riedell currently ranks sixth in points for the Ghost Pirates this season. The 28-year-old defenseman played collegiately at Lake Superior State University and Ohio State […]

ECHL: Luke Santerno Heads Overseas to Hungary

Luke Santerno, a 28-year-old Canadian forward, is embarking on a new journey as he joins the Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia Hockey Club, a member of the Erste Liga league in Hungary. He concluded last season in the ECHL with the Cincinnati Cyclones, putting up four points in 10 games in the final games of the regular […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Center is Heading Overseas

Placed on Protected List: Noah Kane, the left-handed centerman for the Cincinnati Cyclones, is heading overseas to play for JoKP in the Mestis League, Finland. Last season, he played in 16 games and scored 2 goals with 4 assists, totaling 6 points. Hopefully, he will be able to come back soon. As a young centerman, […]

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.

NHL Special Events: 2022-2023 Season Preview

As we head speeding toward the pre-season, the NHL is preparing to return to the world stage for the first time since a global pandemic. Yes, the outdoor games will be back in style, but for the first time since 2019, the NHL will return to the international stage in four discrete destinations. In addition […]