NCHC
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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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