Patrick Bajkov

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 23

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. In the North Division, five out of the seven teams would make at least one trade prior to Thursday’s 3 PM deadline. The Adirondack Thunder would become the first team in the […]

2025 ECHL Trade Deadline Recap | North Division

The 2025 ECHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, as five of the seven teams in the North Division made at least one trade from Monday morning until the 3 pm EST Trade Deadline on Thursday afternoon. Let’s take an in-depth look at the four teams who decided to shake up their rosters. Trois-Rivieres Lions […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Callup SPHL Defenseman

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have called up Dalton Skelly from the Knoxville Ice Bears in the SPHL. Skelly is a 5’10” defenseman from Keller, Texas. Skelly has spent the entirety of his 2024-25 season in the SPHL, where he has played in 39 games with the Knoxville Ice Bears. He has […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 02/02/2025

The Bloomington Bison faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators for the third time in their last matchup at Gas South Arena. With both teams eager to secure a win, the game promised intense action right from the start. The Bison, led by their strong starting lineup, aimed to dominate early, while the Gladiators were determined […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 01/31/2025

For the first time ever, the Bloomington Bison and the Atlanta Gladiators clashed in the opening game of their thrilling three-game series. Adding to the importance of the evening, Atlanta hosted “Stick it to Cancer Night,” making the game even more special for those in attendance. The Gladiators took a heartfelt pause to honor cancer […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 01/25/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted the Bloomington Bison early on Saturday evening, where it was Star Wars night at the Heritage Bank Center. The Cyclones came in off a win the night before at home vs the Iowa Heartlanders, winning 3-1 in a sloppy game where 12 minor penalties were called (six for each team). Related […]

Chase Pauls skating for the Bloomington Bison

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Announce Trade with Bloomington Bison

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have traded defenseman Zack Hoffman and forward Patrick Bajkov to the Bloomington Bison in exchange for defenseman Chase Pauls and forward Jackson Leppard. The Rush acquired Bajkov in a trade earlier in the season from the Cincinnati Cyclones. Since joining the Rush, Bajkov had played in 20 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Rapid City Rush vs. Idaho Steelheads | 11/22/2024

After sweeping the Idaho Steelheads on the road last week, the Rapid City Rush are welcoming the Idaho Steelheads to South Dakota for a two-game series. First Period After getting swept on home ice, the Steelheads came out with a lot of fire under them. 3:06 into the game, the Steelheads struck first with a […]

ECHL Game Recap: Rapid City Rush at Idaho Steelheads | 11/13/24

The Rapid City Rush made their first trip out to Boise, Idaho for the 2024-25 ECHL season looking to build off of their momentum from their last series. Starting Lineups Starting with the visiting team, the Rapid City Rush started with a forward trio of Trevor Janicke, Connor Mylymok, and Parker Bowman. The Rush had […]

ECHL Series Preview: Rapid City Rush at Idaho Steelheads | 11/13-11/16/2024

The Rapid City Rush travel to Boise, Idaho to take on the Idaho Steelheads this weekend in a three game series. Last Week Last week, the Rush were at home against the Kansas City Mavericks. They lost the first game by a score of 2-3, then fell in a four-round shootout in the second game. […]