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ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades continue to shape their roster as they chase another championship-caliber season. On July 7, the team extended qualifying offers to six players from their 2024–25 season-ending roster. Players tendered qualifying offers: This group features returning depth across all positions—players who played meaningful roles in Florida’s recent campaigns. Understanding Qualifying Offers In the […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Jacksonville Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen are keeping things moving this offseason, locking in qualifying offers for five players from their 2024–25 roster. These offers don’t guarantee a return, but they do give the Icemen exclusive ECHL rights. Qualifying offers were extended to: So, What Is a Qualifying Offer? Think of it like a “hold my spot” in […]

Kaid Oliver, Former Atlanta Gladiator, Joins 2025 Australian International Ice Hockey Cup

Kaid Oliver, a former forward with the Atlanta Gladiators, is heading to Australia this summer to represent the USA Eagles in the 2025 Australian International Ice Hockey Cup. The tournament attracts players from around the world, featuring a high-tempo mix of national and select teams. It’s not unfamiliar territory for the Atlanta Gladiators either. Last […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 02/21/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the visiting Iowa Heartlanders defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 4-3 in overtime at Heritage Bank Center. Kyle Masters scored both the game-tying and and game winning goal in overtime for the ‘Landers”. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Héctor Urcia for highlights from the game.

ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 02/05/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones faced off against the Iowa Heartlanders on a rainy Wednesday night in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. This was their fourth matchup of the season, with the Cyclones entering the game with a solid 2-0-1 record against the Heartlanders this season, losing only once in a narrow overtime loss back in December. The Cyclones […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 01/24/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones defeated the visiting Iowa Heartlanders 3-1 at Heritage Bank Center. The Heartlanders opened the scoreboard within 30 seconds of play when former Cyclones Keenan Stewart scored his second goal of the season. Ryan McCleary tied the game up 13 minutes into the first period. Chas Sharpe continues […]

ECHL: Cyclones’ Defenseman Chas Sharpe Named ECHL Player of the Week

The Cincinnati Cyclones recently announced that 21-year-old defenseman Chas Sharpe has been named the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week. This recognition comes after an impressive week where Sharpe netted four goals and tallied one assist, contributing significantly to the Cyclones’ victories over the Utah Grizzlies and Maine Mariners last week. His achievement marks the […]

ECHL: William Rousseau Named Goaltender of the Month | December 2024

William Rousseau of the Iowa Heartlanders has been named as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month. Notably, Rousseau is the first goaltender in Iowa Heartlanders’ history to have received this award. Throughout December, Rousseau maintained a perfect 5-0-0 record, including two shutouts. He posted an impressive 1.19 goals-against average and a .961 save […]

ECHL Trade: Norfolk Admirals Send Forward to Idaho Steelheads

The Norfolk Admirals announced today they have traded forward Kamerin Nault to the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. The Winnipeg, MB native is a seven-season veteran in the ECHL, having spent time with seven different teams. Nault first joined the Admirals during the 2023-24 season, where he played 29 games, notching 11 goals […]