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ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Re-Sign Caden Villegas

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve re-signed rookie forward Caden Villegas for the 2025-26 season. Villegas, 24, had a goal and two assists for three points in 12 games at the end of the regular season. All three of his points last season came against the Maine Mariners. Villegas should be a solid middle-six […]

ECHL: Forward Cole Kodsi Joins Solar Bears for 2025-26

The Orlando Solar Bears have added to their forward depth with the signing of Cole Kodsi for the 2025–26 season. The 6-foot-2 winger brings a combination of size, leadership experience, and scoring touch as he prepares for his first full professional campaign. Collegiate Track Record Kodsi, 25, recently wrapped up a five-year NCAA career, including […]

ECHL: Chaz Smedsrud Returns to the Rapid City Rush

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have re-signed 6’2″ forward Chaz Smedsrud for the 2025-26 season. Junior and Collegiate Career Chaz Smedsrud started his junior career in the 2016-17 season with the Notre Dame Hounds in the SJHL. Smedsrud spent two seasons with the Hounds where he played in 103 games, registering 44 […]

St. Cloud State Alum in the AHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including nine players currently in the AHL. Jack Ahcan (2016-20) – Defenseman Jack Ahcan spent four seasons at St. Cloud State. In 144 games, Ahcan had 21 goals and 82 assists for 103 points. He had 123 penalty […]

Report: Toronto Maple Leafs Signing College Free Agent Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are close to signing collegiate free agent John Prokop to an entry-level contract, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Prokop is a 23-year-old defenseman from Wausau, Wisconsin, who went undrafted in the NHL and just finished his three-year career with Union College. In 36 games with Union this season, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound blueliner […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Announce Trade with Allen Americans

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have received rookie forward Chaz Smedsrud from the Allen Americans in exchange for future considerations. Junior and Collegiate Career Chaz Smedsrud started his junior career in the 2016-17 season with the Notre Dame Hounds of the SJHL. In his two seasons with the Hounds, he played in […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Add Two Rookies to Roster for 2024-25 Season

The Norfolk Admirals have announced the addition of two rookies to the roster for the 2024-25 ECHL season. They have added defenseman Nathan Kelly and forward German Yavash. Kelly: Last season, the South Delta, British Columbia native finished his senior year at Union College. During his time with the newly named “Garnet Chargers,” the left-handed […]

SPHL: Mayhem Sign Forward Alex Cohen

The Macon Mayhem have announced the signing of forward Alex Cohen to their roster. Originating from Newton, Massachusetts, Cohen has primarily competed in the SPHL this season. In August 2023, Cohen entered into an amateur tryout agreement with the Atlanta Gladiators and also participated in the 2023-2024 Atlanta Gladiators Training Camp. Up to that point, […]

ECHL: Sebastian Vidmar Re-Signs in Maine

The Maine Mariners have announced that they have re-signed forward Sebastian Vidmar for the 2024-25 season. Vidmar played in 50 games last season with the Savannah Ghost Pirates before being traded to the Mariners. He would finish the year with 11 goals and 20 assists for 32 points in 62 games as his season was […]

ECHL: Allen Americans Re-Sign Forward From Luverne, Minnesota

The Allen Americans have announced that they have re-signed 6’2″ forward Chaz Smedsrud for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Junior and Collegiate Career Chaz Smedsrud started his junior career in the 2016-17 season with the Notre Dame Hounds of the SJHL. In his two seasons with the Hounds, he played in 103 games where he had […]