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ECHL: Nicolas Guay Heads Back Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions forward Nicolas Guay is heading back overseas after finishing the 2024-25 season with the Lions. He will be joining the Belfast Giants in the EIHL. Guay, 26, began last season in Slovakia, putting up two goals and three assists in five games with HC Nove Zamky. He would rejoin the Lions in November […]

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Add Wade Murphy

Earlier today, the Greensboro Gargoyles added another veteran presence to the roster by signing forward Wade Murphy for the upcoming season. The Veteran Experience Murphy is a true veteran presence, bringing years of experience to a brand new franchise, having spent 10 years in the professional ranks. After being drafted by the Nashville Predators in […]

ECHL: Justin Ducharme Heads Overseas

Trois-Riviéres Lions forward Justin Ducharme is heading to the EIHL to join the Fife Flyers. He will be joining former Lion Charles-Antoine Paiement. The 25-year-old began the season playing in Slovakia and Czechia, where he put up four goals and three assists for seven points in 23 games. In 49 games with the Lions, he […]

2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Tournament Preview

The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup gets underway this week, bringing together the top U18 talent from around the world for one of the most anticipated events on the junior hockey calendar. For NHL scouts, it’s a prime opportunity to get an early look at future first-round draft picks, while fans will see future prospects representing […]

ECHL: Joseph Nardi Heads Back Overseas

Reading Royals forward Joseph Nardi is heading back overseas, this time to the EIHL, as he’ll be joining the Manchester Storm. Nardi spent the majority of last season overseas. He began the season in Austria, putting up three goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 26 games. The 28-year-old forward would then spend 11 […]

ECHL: Darien Kielb Makes North American Return with Worcester Railers

The Worcester Railers have signed defenseman Darien Kielb for the 2025-26 season. Kielb, 26, spent last season in the EIHL with the Glasgow Clan, putting up two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 46 games. He would also see action in two playoff games. The Hamilton, Ontario, native finished the 2023-24 season in […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Re-Sign Nate Kallen

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Nate Kallen for the 2025-26 season. Kallen, 27, is coming off a career year where he put up seven goals and 21 assists for 28 points while playing in all 72 games. He was the only Knight Monster to play in all 72 games last […]

ECHL: Matus Spodniak Heads Back Home

Indy Fuel forward Matus Spodniak is heading back home to Slovakia to join HK Dulka Michalovce after spending his first three seasons in North America. Spodniak spent the majority of last season with the Fuel, putting up six goals and seven assists for 13 points in 46 games. During the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs, he […]

ECHL: James White Heads Overseas

Wheeling Nailers Forward James White is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HC Nove Zamky after putting up two assists in just five games last season. White was not on Wheeling’s Kelly Cup Playoff roster and wasn’t on the Nailers season-ending roster. He becomes the sixth Nailer to leave the ECHL after the season finished; […]

ECHL: Fort Wayne Adds Two New Faces To Roster; Re-Signs Kirill Tyutyayev

The Fort Wayne Komets had a busy day on Tuesday as they re-signed Kirill Tyutyayev and added two more new faces to the roster. Kirill “Nugget Gate” Tyutyayev Returns to Fort Wayne Kirill Tyutyayev returns to Fort Wayne after putting up eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points in 33 games with the Komets. […]