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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: Charlie Combs Returns to Stingrays After 50-Point Season

The South Carolina Stingrays locked in one of their top offensive weapons for another year, re-signing forward Charlie Combs for the 2025–26 ECHL season. After lighting up the scoresheet in his first season back in North America, Combs will continue to bring energy, leadership, and a scoring punch to Charleston. Combs Delivered in Year One […]

ECHL: Tanner Kelly Brings Big Ten Titles and Grit to the Walleye

From the Big Ten to the ECHL—Tanner Kelly is heading to Toledo. The Toledo Walleye have signed forward Tanner Kelly for the 2025-26 season, adding a high-character competitor fresh off a championship run with Michigan State. The 23-year-old joins the roster after a five-year NCAA career at Michigan State University. Born in San Diego, California, […]

ECHL: Ryan Nolan Brings Scoring Depth to Atlanta Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators have added another offensive piece for 2025-26, signing forward Ryan Nolan, who brings scoring touch and grit from the SPHL and ECHL. Coming off a career-best season with the Fayetteville Marksmen, Ryan Nolan played in 38 SPHL games, notching 17 goals and 21 assists for 38 points, along with 31 penalty minutes […]

ECHL: Reed Lebster Re-Signs with the Grizzlies

The Utah Grizzlies have announced that they have re-signed 6’0″ forward Reed Lebster for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Reed Lebster began his junior hockey career in the 2016-17 season with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. Over the next three seasons, he developed into a consistent contributor for the team, appearing […]

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Shane Vansaghi

Shane Vansaghi is an 18-year-old, six-foot-two right-shot right winger, born on October 11, 2006, in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent the 2024-25 season with Michigan State University. He is projected to be drafted early in the second round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Draft Projections#42 Inside The Rink#51 TSN Bob McKenzie#33 NHL Central Scouting […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Team USA Set to Open Men’s Worlds Against Denmark

The 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship officially gets underway for Team USA today, May 9, as they take on host nation Denmark at 2:20 PM ET in Herning. This marks the beginning of a high-stakes international run as the Americans aim to claim their first gold medal at the tournament since 1960. With a roster […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Sign Charlie Combs

The South Carolina Stingrays have announced that they have signed Charlie Combs to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Combs returns to the ECHL after spending the last three seasons overseas, including two years in the EIHL and a year in Denmark. During his two years in the EIHL, the 28-year-old forward put up 46 […]

Player Profile: Mason Appleton

Mason Appleton was born on January 15th, 1996 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. He is a forward who primarily plays right-wing and has spent his NHL playing career with the Winnipeg Jets on two separate occasions and the Seattle Kraken. Listed as 6-foot-2 and 194 pounds, Appleton shoots right-handed. He spent his early playing career […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Sign Forwards Josh Nodler & Michael Gildon

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that they have signed rookie forwards Josh Nodler and Michael Gildon for the 2024-25 season. Josh Nodler recently concluded his senior season at Bowling Green State University. Throughout his collegiate career, he showcased his skills on the ice, contributing a total of 15 points (5 goals, 10 assists) in 36 […]