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ECHL: An Interview With Adirondack Thunder Forward Chase Brand

The Adirondack Thunder signed two forwards to contracts last Thursday, one of which was 25-year-old center Chase Brand from Nevis, Minnesota. Brand, like most kids from Minnesota, started skating at a young age on a frozen lake in Minnesota. He was just two years old when he first hit the ice, and then two years […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Re-Sign St. Cloud State Duo

The South Carolina Stingrays have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Spencer Meier and forward Kyler Kupka for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Spencer Meier’s Collegiate Career Spencer Meier started his collegiate career in the 2018-19 season playing Division I hockey at St. Cloud State University. Meier spent five seasons at St. Cloud State, playing in […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Make First Goalie Signing

The Wheeling Nailers have made their first goalie signing as they have re-signed Jaxon Castor for the 2024-25 season. Castor played a huge role between the pipes in the last stretch of the 2023-24 regular season when his goalie partner, Taylor Gauthier, was called up to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL. Castor just completed […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Assistant Captain Defenseman

The Wheeling Nailers will welcome back one of their assistant captains from last season, Louie Roehl, as he has signed for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Roehl played just his second season of pro hockey and second season with the Nailers. Roehl has been a consistent defenseman for the Nailers, having played in 104 regular season […]

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.

ECHL: Gritty Penalty Killer Jake Wahlin Returns to Wichita

The Wichita Thunder announced the re-signing of forward Jake Wahlin as the team gears up for the upcoming 2023-24 season on Aug. 18. Wahlin emerged as a key penalty killer for the Thunder last season. The Minnesota native racked up 13 goals and 15 assists in 69 games last year. The 26-year-old forward was acquired […]