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ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Sign Rookie Forward and Defenseman

The Adirondack Thunder added two more rookies to their roster on Thursday afternoon as they signed defensemen Ty Gibson and forward Zach Bannister for the 2024-25 season. Both players will be entering their rookie year in the league. I expect both players to be depth pieces for the Thunder when the season begins next month. […]

ECHL: Allen Americans Sign Riley Ginnell

The Allen Americans have announced that they have signed 6’4″ forward Riley Ginnell for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior Career The Calgary, Alberta native spent his junior career playing in the WHL. In his five seasons in the WHL, Ginnell spent his time playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings, Moose Jaw Warriors, and Regina Pats. […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Sign Two Defensemen

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have signed 6’5″ defenseman Brenden Rons and 6’3″ defenseman Brady Pouteau for the 2024-25 season. Brenden Rons’ Career Brenden Rons, a native of Farmington Hills, Michigan, started his junior career in the USHL with the Omaha Lancers. He played in 23 games and had two assists, four […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Re-Sign Zach Yoder, Add Easton Armstrong

Atlanta Gladiators fans were probably thrilled to learn that Zach Yoder will return for his fourth year, as revealed in the latest player signing announcement. The announcement also included the addition of forward Easton Armstrong, who has signed a contract for the 2024-25 season. Zach Yoder, who hails from Woodstock, GA, showcases his versatility by […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Sign Kyiv, Ukraine Native

The Norfolk Admirals have made their second signing of the offseason and welcome Pavel Padakin for the 2024-25 season. Padakin will be a big veteran presence to the Admirals as he is heading into his 10th season of professional hockey. “I’m very proud to sign a contract with Norfolk Admirals,” Padakin said. “I. want to […]

2024 NHL Draft Profile: Tanner Howe

The Scouting Report: Tanner Howe is an 18-year-old forward prospect eligible for the 2024 NHL entry draft in Las Vegas. Born in Prince Albert, Canada. Having played for the Regina Pats for the previous three seasons, Howe comes into the draft as a second round prospect with the potential to be picked late in the […]

A group of Capitals rookies kneel on the ice in front of a coach.

A Look at Capitals Rookie Camp

The Washington Capitals’ rookie camp got underway this past weekend, with events taking place both on their home turf– MedStar Iceplex— and at Navy’s McMullen Hockey Arena in Annapolis, Maryland. Rookie Camp was led by Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson. Coach Nelson explained that holding part of Rookie Camp away in Annapolis was “kind […]

Gavin McKenna: Hockey’s Next Phenom

15-year-old Gavin McKenna made history at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He set a new record for points scored in a men’s hockey tournament at the games. The 2023 Canada Winter Games is a multi-sport event hosted across Prince Edward Island, from February 18, 2023, to March 5, 2023. Playing […]

Connor Bedard Joins Elite Company

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft takes place June 28-29 in Nashville, Tennessee, at Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators. All eyes will be on Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard. Bedard, 17, is the projected first-overall pick in this year’s draft. The 5’ 10”, 185 lb center has 103 points (51G, 52A) in 41 games […]

Canucks defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is Out for “Some Weeks”

Vancouver head coach Rick Tocchet said on Saturday that defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (OEL) would be out for “some weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury in a game against the New York Rangers last Wednesday. Ekman-Larsson, who’s had a less-than-desirable season for a player with a cap hit of $8.25 million, had scored only two goals […]