Iowa Heartlanders
ECHL: Brendan Less Signs with Atlanta Gladiators
The Atlanta Gladiators have reinforced their blue line with the signing of 27-year-old defenseman Brendan Less for the 2025-26 season. Less arrives in Atlanta after being acquired from the Adirondack Thunder in a summer trade that sent Easton Armstrong and Nick Wong the other way. The move brings the Gladiators a dependable right-shot defender coming […]
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ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders 2025-26 Roster Updates
The Iowa Heartlanders are reloading after a strong 2024–25 campaign that saw them finish third in the Central Division with a record of 36-25-7-4. Iowa collected 83 points, played to a .576 points percentage, and pushed into the postseason with a balanced lineup. They finished just behind Toledo and Fort Wayne, proving they can hang […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign French Forward Louis Boudon
The Atlanta Gladiators are adding international experience and offensive depth with the signing of Louis Boudon for the 2025–26 season. The 26-year-old forward from Grenoble, France, spent last season between North America and Europe, producing in both leagues. With the Iowa Heartlanders in 2023–24, Boudon recorded 46 points (18g–28a) in 54 games, quickly establishing himself […]
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ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Add Defenseman Adrien Beraldo
The Jacksonville Icemen are shoring up their blue line with the addition of Adrien Beraldo for the 2025–26 season. At 25, the Stoney Creek, Ontario native brings a physical edge, steady defensive presence, and a résumé that spans both the ECHL and AHL. Professional Experience Beraldo spent the past two seasons with the Toledo Walleye, […]
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ECHL: Anthony Firriolo Returns to Gladiators’ Blue Line
The Atlanta Gladiators have announced the return of defenseman Anthony Firriolo for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Firriolo, 27, is coming off his strongest professional campaign and will once again provide stability and mobility to Atlanta’s back end. Career Year in 2024–25 Firriolo became a reliable piece of the Gladiators’ defensive corps last season, appearing in […]
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ECHL: Nico Blachman Returns to Add Bite to Florida Lineup
The Florida Everblades are bringing back one of the league’s most recognizable enforcers, signing forward Nico Blachman for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 27-year-old Aventura, Florida, native stands 6’2”, weighs 198 pounds, and brings an edge to every shift, capable of playing both right wing and center. Blachman is no stranger to Southwest Florida, having […]
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ECHL: Former Gladiators Goalie Drew DeRidder Signs With Manchester Storm
The Manchester Storm have signed goaltender Drew DeRidder for the 2025-26 season, bringing the 25-year-old Michigan native overseas after two seasons in the ECHL. Time in the ECHL DeRidder spent the 2024-25 season with the Atlanta Gladiators, sharing the crease in a tandem with Ethan Haider. He appeared in 37 games, posting a 3.02 goals-against […]
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ECHL: Ghost Pirates Sign Chris Lipe and Mitchell Russell
Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they have signed defenseman Chris Lipe and forward Mitchell Russell for the 2025-2026 season. Chris Lipe Joins the Crew Chris Lipe is a 25-year-old defenseman from Rockford, Michigan, who has been with the Iowa Heartlanders since the 2022–2023 season. Before joining the Heartlanders, Lipe played at the […]
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ECHL: Jordan Martin Returns to Indy Fuel for 2025–26 Season
The Indy Fuel have announced the return of forward Jordan Martin, who has signed a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Fuel Fixture Martin, 28, returns to Indianapolis after skating in 68 games last season, where he recorded 20 points (7g–13a) and 39 penalty minutes. The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native was a force […]
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ECHL: Liam Coughlin Reclaims His Spot on Jacksonville’s Ice
The Jacksonville Icemen announced today that they have re-signed veteran forward Liam Coughlin for the 2025–26 season. Coughlin brings size, experience, and a strong two-way game back to Jacksonville after a productive campaign in 2024–25. Back in Blue and White Coughlin, 30, racked up 31 points (15G, 16A) in 50 games with the Icemen last […]
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