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• Solar Bears agree to terms with Walker

  28-08-2026 05:38 via Pro Hockey News
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has agreed to terms with forward Kobe Walker to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Walker, 28, joins the Solar Bears after … Continue reading →
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• Donohoe returns to Rush

  28-08-2026 05:28 via Pro Hockey News
  
  RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has re-signed defenseman Hunter Donohoe for the 2026-27 season. Donohoe signed his first professional contract with the Rush on March … Continue reading →
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• Chisholm signs with K-Wings

  27-08-2026 17:10 via Pro Hockey News
  
  KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that the team has signed forward Sean Chisholm to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Chisholm is entering his second professional season. Last season, … Continue reading →
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• Cyclones sign Spetz

  27-08-2026 15:57 via Pro Hockey News
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced that defenseman John Spetz has signed with the team ahead of the 2026-27 season. Spetz, 26, re-signs with Cincinnati after originally being acquired by the organization … Continue reading →
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• Babbage inks deal with Icemen

  27-08-2026 15:56 via Pro Hockey News
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League’s Iowa Wild, announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jack Babbage for the 2026-27 season. Babbage, 25, … Continue reading →
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• Walleye add Docherty

  27-08-2026 15:54 via Pro Hockey News
  
  TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Walleye have agreed to terms with forward Scott Docherty for the 2026-27 season, his second ECHL season and first with Toledo. Docherty split the 2025-26 season between South Carolina and Columbus of the FPHL, while also … Continue reading →
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• Critchlow looking for Storm to build on last season

  27-08-2026 15:41 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Manchester Storm Head Coach Cameron Critchlow is looking for his side to build on the progress made last season as he prepares for his second campaign in charge. Storm begin their pre-season programme away to Coventry Blaze on Saturday, before … Continue reading →
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• Gladiators bring back Irey

  26-08-2026 16:49 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced that the team has re-signed forward Kirklan Irey for the 2026-27 season. Irey, 25, made his professional … Continue reading →
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• Pierce joins Admirals

  26-08-2026 15:51 via Pro Hockey News
  NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Admirals announced that the team has signed defenseman Ian Pierce to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Pierce enters his first season with the Norfolk Admirals and his second full season in the ECHL. He spent … Continue reading →
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• Wallace ready for return with Fife

  26-08-2026 14:45 via Pro Hockey News
  
  New Fife Flyers Head Coach Tim Wallace is preparing for his return to the Motorpoint Elite League as pre-season gets under way in Kirkcaldy this weekend. The 42-year-old from Alaska is back in the league after four and a half … Continue reading →
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• Kong inks deal with Bison

  26-08-2026 06:04 via Pro Hockey News
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced that the team has signed defenseman Yu Chan Kong to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Kong, 22, skated in 47 games with the British Colombia Hockey League’s Surrey Eagles during the 2025-26 … Continue reading →
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• Wichita sign Murphy

  26-08-2026 06:03 via Pro Hockey News
  
  WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, announced the signing of veteran forward Wade Murphy for the 2026-27 season. Murphy split last season between … Continue reading →
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• Khokhlachev joins Rush

  26-08-2026 06:02 via Pro Hockey News
  
  RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced that forward Timofei Khokhlachev has signed for the 2026-27 season. Khokhlachev, 24, completed his first professional season last year with CSK VVS … Continue reading →
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• Lions add Bernard

  26-08-2026 06:01 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Trois-Rivières, Quebec – The Trois-Rivières Lions, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, announced the signing of defenseman Xavier Bernard for the 2026–27 season. Bernard has spent the past five seasons playing between the American Hockey League and the ECHL. Last … Continue reading →
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• Mariners re-sign Hemstrom

  25-08-2026 22:41 via Pro Hockey News
  
  PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins and American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins, have announced the re-signing of forward Linus Hemstrom for the 2026-27 season. Hemstrom spent his first full season in … Continue reading →
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• Goatheads add Drevitch

  25-08-2026 22:39 via Pro Hockey News
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche and American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles, announced that the team has signed veteran forward Tyler Drevitch to a contract for the 2026-27 season. … Continue reading →
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• Driscoll signs with Steelheads

  25-08-2026 22:38 via Pro Hockey News
  
  BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed defenseman John Driscoll to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Driscoll enters his first professional season after a four-year collegiate career with … Continue reading →
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• Nailers agree to terms with Pitoscia

  25-08-2026 19:06 via Pro Hockey News
  
  WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers announce the team has signed forward Ryan Pitoscia to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Pitoscia, 25, enters his second professional season, after playing for the Jacksonville Icemen as a rookie. He originally signed … Continue reading →
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• Geregach returns to Solar Bears

  25-08-2026 19:04 via Pro Hockey News
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has re-signed defenseman/forward Dustin Geregach to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Geregach, 24, rejoins the Solar Bears after he was acquired … Continue reading →
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• K-Wings add Edfeldt

  25-08-2026 16:12 via Pro Hockey News
  
  KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that the team has signed defenseman Noel Edfeldt to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Edfeldt, 23, enters his third season of professional hockey … Continue reading →
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• Noel returns to Admirals

  24-08-2026 23:41 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Norfolk, Va. – The Norfolk Admirals announced they have signed forward Nathan Noel to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Noel enters his first full season with the Admirals; after being claimed off waivers on Dec.15 last season from the … Continue reading →
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• Avalanche confident Makar will have new contract before start of season

  24-08-2026 19:46 via Pro Hockey News
  
  The Colorado Avalanche remain confident that defenseman Cale Makar will have a new contract in place before the start of the season, president of hockey operations Joe Sakic said. Makar is in the final season of a six-year, $54 million contract (average … Continue reading →
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• Icemen bring back Bouquot

  24-08-2026 19:43 via Pro Hockey News
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League’s Iowa Wild, announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Jacques Bouquot for the 2026-27 season. Bouquot, 26, … Continue reading →
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• Thompson returns to Nailers

  24-08-2026 19:42 via Pro Hockey News
  
  WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers announced the team has re-signed defenseman Tristan Thompson to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Thompson, 29, was originally acquired by the Nailers in a trade from the Maine Mariners in late January of … Continue reading →
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• Fuel re-sign Ennis

  24-08-2026 15:37 via Pro Hockey News
  
  FISHERS, Ind. – The Indy Fuel announced that they have re-signed defenseman Will Ennis to a contract for the 2026-27 season. The 26-year-old joined the Fuel last season where he tallied four points (1g-3a) and 22 penalty minutes in 63 … Continue reading →
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• Nottingham and Stars get preseason wins

  24-08-2026 04:51 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Nottingham Panthers and Dundee Stars both picked up pre-season victories on Sunday. A sell-out crowd at the Motorpoint Arena saw Nottingham run out 4-2 winners over Ducs d’Angers in the Panthers’ first game of pre-season. It was the visitors from … Continue reading →
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• Dutertre ready to shape new-look Dundee Stars

  23-08-2026 16:06 via Pro Hockey News
  
  New Dundee Stars Head Coach Scott Dutertre has been working on his plans for the 2026/27 season since taking the job, with preparations now moving from recruitment and getting his new group together on the ice to their first pre-season … Continue reading →
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• Three more teams enter pre-season action on Sunday

  23-08-2026 16:03 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Sunday in Week 2 of pre-season sees two games, with three teams playing exhibition games for the first time this season. In Scotland, Glasgow Clan and Dundee Stars hit the ice for the first time when they meet at Braehead … Continue reading →
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• Three more EIHL teams enter pre-season action on Sunday

  23-08-2026 16:03 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Sunday in Week 2 of pre-season sees two games, with three teams playing exhibition games for the first time this season. In Scotland, Glasgow Clan and Dundee Stars hit the ice for the first time when they meet at Braehead … Continue reading →
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• Guildford and Cardiff win against French sides

  23-08-2026 06:02 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Guildford Flames and Cardiff Devils both picked up pre-season wins over French opposition on Saturday. The Flames played their first exhibition game of the season, running out 4-1 road winners over Jokers de Cergy-Pontoise, just north of Paris. Goals from … Continue reading →
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• Rush bring back Portokalis

  23-08-2026 06:01 via Pro Hockey News
  
  RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has re-signed Will Portokalis for the 2026-27 season. Portokalis turned pro and joined the Rush at the tail end of … Continue reading →
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• Sirant excited ahead of Clan preseason clash

  22-08-2026 15:37 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Glasgow Clan Head Coach Mike Sirant is looking forward to building on the progress made last season as he prepares for his first full campaign in charge. Sirant began last season as Assistant Coach before being promoted midway through the … Continue reading →
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• Guildford enter preseason on Saturday

  22-08-2026 15:34 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Week 2 of pre-season sees another Elite League team enter the fray this Saturday. Guildford Flames play their first warm-up game of 2026/27, heading to France to face Jokers de Cergy-Pontoise, just outside Paris. It will be only the second … Continue reading →
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• Young rejoins Swamp Rabbits

  22-08-2026 15:24 via Pro Hockey News
  
  GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign, announced the team has acquired the rights to forward Colton Young from the Kalamazoo Wings for future … Continue reading →
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• Burmistrov inks deal with Cyclones

  22-08-2026 15:22 via Pro Hockey News
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced that forward Alexander Burmistrov has signed with the team ahead of the 2026-27 season. With his signing, Burmistrov returns to North America after nine seasons in … Continue reading →
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• Oilers agree to terms with Huffman

  22-08-2026 15:21 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Tulsa, Okla. – The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the addition of defenseman Caleb Huffman, who joins Tulsa after an impressive playoff performance, claiming an … Continue reading →
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• Wichita add McKenzie

  22-08-2026 15:20 via Pro Hockey News
  
  WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, announced the signing of forward Pavel Mckenzie for the 2026-27 season. Mckenzie, 20, turns pro after spending … Continue reading →
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• Fuel name Messier as head coach

  22-08-2026 15:19 via Pro Hockey News
  
  FISHERS, Ind. – The Indy Fuel announced that Jesse Messier has been named the new head coach of the organization. He will become the fifth head coach in Fuel franchise history. Messier brings more than 20 years of experience in … Continue reading →
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• Farren joins Knight Monsters

  22-08-2026 15:17 via Pro Hockey News
  
  STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights and the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights, announced the signing of forward Michael Farren. A native of Surrey, British Columbia, Farren joins … Continue reading →
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• Gladiators unveil updated color scheme

  22-08-2026 15:16 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, unveiled a new colorway of maroon, black and white. Maroon returns as the team’s primary color for the … Continue reading →
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• Nottingham ready to go for Stewart’s third season

  21-08-2026 15:16 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Nottingham Panthers Head Coach Danny Stewart is looking for his side to keep progressing through pre-season as preparations continue for the 2026/27 campaign. Stewart enters his third season in Nottingham having already delivered three trophies, winning the Playoffs in 2025 … Continue reading →
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• OVO Hydro to host three EIHL games in December

  21-08-2026 15:14 via Pro Hockey News
  
  The OVO Hydro will host professional ice hockey for the first time this December, as Glasgow Clan, Dundee Stars and Fife Flyers bring the Motorpoint Elite League to the country’s largest purpose-built events arena for a special double header of … Continue reading →
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• Dixon happy with recruitment as Guildford head to France

  21-08-2026 15:12 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Guildford Flames Head Coach Paul Dixon is pleased with the work done over the summer as his side prepares to begin its pre-season programme this weekend. The Flames head to France to face Jokers de Cergy-Pontoise in their first warm-up … Continue reading →
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• K-Wings acquire Aidan Sutter from Nailers

  21-08-2026 06:21 via Pro Hockey News
  
  KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Thursday that they have acquired defenseman Aidan Sutter from the Wheeling Nailers in exchange for defenseman Robby Drazner’s ECHL qualifying-offer rights. Sutter, 23, is a … Continue reading →
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• Merzlikins out indefinitely for Blue Jackets after shoulder surgery

  21-08-2026 06:19 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely for the Columbus Blue Jackets after having shoulder surgery, the team announced on Thursday. “Elvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder during his offseason workouts,” Blue Jackets … Continue reading →
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• Divver named recipient of 2025-26 Ellery Award

  21-08-2026 06:16 via Pro Hockey News
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that veteran hockey writer Mark Divver has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2025-26 season. The James H. Ellery Memorial Award is presented … Continue reading →
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• Flyers sign forward Foote

  20-08-2026 20:44 via Pro Hockey News
  
  The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with forward Nolan Foote on a one-year, two-way contract. Foote, 25, skated in 54 regular-season games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2025-26, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. He … Continue reading →
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• Samuelsson joins Amerks as assistant coach

  20-08-2026 17:04 via Pro Hockey News
  
  Philip Samuelsson has been named an assistant coach for the Rochester Americans, joining the staff of head coach Michael Leone. Samuelsson rounds out a coaching staff that also includes new incoming assistant coach Scott Moser and goaltending coach Neil Conway, … Continue reading →
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• NHL and NHLPA Announce First-Ever NHL Regular Season Games in Munich and Cologne as Part of 2027 NHL Global Series Games in Germany

  20-08-2026 16:07 via Pro Hockey News
  
  NEW YORK / TORONTO – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that for the first-time ever, Munich and Cologne will host NHL regular season games during the 2027-28 NHL season. The 2027 … Continue reading →
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• NHL and FC Bayern Munich Announce Groundbreaking Multiyear Partnership to Grow Hockey and Expand Fan Engagement in Germany

  20-08-2026 16:04 via Pro Hockey News
  
  NEW YORK and MUNICH— The National Hockey League (NHL) and FC Bayern today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic multiyear partnership designed to accelerate the growth of hockey in Germany and the development of FC Bayern in North America, create innovative fan … Continue reading →
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