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Matthew Tkachuk: Missing Season Start, Pushing for NHL and Olympic Return
Matthew Tkachuk has built his career on grit, determination, and the ability to shine when the stakes are highest. Now, the Florida Panthers star faces one of his toughest challenges yet: recovering from offseason surgery in time to return to the NHL and help lead Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Matthew Tkachuk in […]
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ECHL: D.J. King Signs with South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays have added a major presence on defense, signing 25-year-old blueliner D.J. King for the 2025–26 ECHL season. At 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds, King joins the Rays with a proven blend of size, toughness, and professional experience that spans both the ECHL and AHL. Early Career and Development Born in Scottsdale, Arizona, […]
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ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Add to Offense with Danny Dzhaniyev
The Idaho Steelheads have announced that they have signed 5’5″ forward Danny Dzhaniyev for the 2025-26 season. He is currently the shortest player in the ECHL under contract for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Danny Dzhaniyev spent his junior career playing in the USHL with the USNTDP team. He also spent part of […]
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ECHL: Former Gladiators Goalie Drew DeRidder Signs With Manchester Storm
The Manchester Storm have signed goaltender Drew DeRidder for the 2025-26 season, bringing the 25-year-old Michigan native overseas after two seasons in the ECHL. Time in the ECHL DeRidder spent the 2024-25 season with the Atlanta Gladiators, sharing the crease in a tandem with Ethan Haider. He appeared in 37 games, posting a 3.02 goals-against […]
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