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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 […]

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Bring Back Austin Albrecht

The Tulsa Oilers have announced that they have re-signed 6’0″ forward Austin Albrecht for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Austin Albrecht started his junior career playing with the Wichita Falls Wildcats in the NAHL, where he spent three seasons. In 110 games, Albrecht had 35 goals and 48 assists for 83 points with […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Bring Back Grant Hebert

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Grant Hebert for the 2025-26 season. Hebert,28, began last season in the EIHL with the Manchester Storm, where he had 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 31 games. He would join the Admirals in the middle of February and would put up five […]

ECHL: Craig Martin Locked In for Another Run with Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Icemen announced today that Craig Martin is returning to the team for the 2025-26 season. Known for his offensive production and veteran presence, Martin brings both leadership and consistency back to the Icemen lineup. Martin’s Career So Far Martin is no stranger to Jacksonville fans. Last season, he spent the year overseas with […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Sign Gilmour, Lose Dudek To EIHL

The Worcester Railers announced their third signing of the offseason, as they’ve added Tyson Gilmour to the roster. However, that wouldn’t be the only news for Railers fans on Friday, as defenseman Connor Welsh and J.D. Dudek both signed deals overseas for the 2025-26 season. Gilmour Signs With Worcester Railers Gilmour, 26, spent the majority […]

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: Dennis Busby Heads Overseas

Adirondack Thunder defenseman Dennis Busby is heading overseas to join the Manchester Storm of the EIHL after finishing the 2024-25 season in the ECHL. Busby joined the Fort Wayne Komets on March 13th after putting up 10 goals and 21 assists for 31 points in his final year at Saint Mary’s University. He all defensemen […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Season-Ending Roster for 2024–25

As the offseason heats up, the Florida Everblades have submitted their official season-ending roster, locking in the rights to a competitive and experienced group heading into the 2025–26 ECHL campaign. The list includes 20 skaters and two goaltenders, many of whom played pivotal roles in the team’s late-season surge and postseason push. 2024-25 Season-Ending Roster […]

ECHL: Kaleb Ergang Heads Overseas

Adirondack Thunder forward Kaleb Ergang is heading overseas to England to join the Manchester Storm of the EIHL. In 13 games last season with the Thunder, Ergang put up six goals and three assists for nine points. He had at least one point in six of the 13 games he played, including three multi-point games. […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals and Reading Royals Exchange Player Rights

The Norfolk Admirals and Reading Royals made a trade today, sending the rights of forward Grant Hebert to the Admirals. In return, the Admirals sent the rights to forward Ryan Foss and future considerations to the Royals. Grant Hebert Hebert was originally sent to the Royals to complete a trade with the Allen Americans on […]