Kincaid re-signs with Wichita
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 that defenseman Robert Kincaid has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Kincaid, 23, signed with the Thunder this past March and tallied three points (1g-2a) in 14 games. Prior to signing with the Thunder, Kincand finished his collegiate career at Canisius University. The Barrhead, Alberta native started at the University of Maine before transferring to Canisius University. He played three years for the Golden Griffins, collecting 24 points (8g-16a) in 83 career games.
Barry Melrose passes
Hockey has always been a different kind of sport. Not the game; the culture, the ethos. Sure, it has changed over the last 20 years or so. It’s not quite the same. Having been involved in hockey more closely for the last 25 years through Pro Hockey News, there have been opportunities to meet current and former players and coaches. There was Mark Messier in the elevator in the Staples Center during the Stanley Cup Final between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers. There was head coach Ken Hitchcock in Odessa, Texas for an All-Star game in … Continue reading
Kidney returns to Cyclones
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced that forward Liam Kidney has signed with the team ahead of the 2026-27 season. With his signing, Kidney will play in his first full professional season with the Cyclones. Kidney, 25, appeared in 19 games with Cincinnati last season after the conclusion of his collegiate career at Acadia University. At the end of his initial stint with the Cyclones, Kidney recorded eight points (4g-4a) to conclude the 2025-26 campaign. Kidney recorded his first professional goal on March 21, 2026 against the Fort Wayne Komets and finished … Continue reading
ce Flyers Re-Sign Forward Andrew Kurapov for 2026-27 Season
PENSACOLA, FLA — The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today that the team has re-signed forward Andrew Kurapov for the 2026–27 season. Kurapov returns to Pensacola after making an impact during the 2025–26 campaign, recording four points on three goals and one assist in six regular-season games with the Ice Flyers. The right-shot forward also added two points on one goal and one assist in three postseason appearances, providing an offensive spark after joining the team late in the season. “Andrew is a player who brings a lot of versatility to our lineup,” said Head Coach Jeremy Gates. “He has the … Continue reading
Nilsson joins Goatheads
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 defenseman Edvin Nilsson to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Nilsson joins New Mexico following a career-best season in the British Columbia Hockey League, recording 43 points (7g-36a) in 54 games between the Vernon Vipers and Chilliwack Chiefs. The 20-year-old began the 2025-26 season with Vernon, serving as an alternate captain and recording 22 points (3g-19a) in 34 games. Nilsson was acquired by Chilliwack during the season and went on to … Continue reading
Demsey agrees to terms with Icemen
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 Zane Demsey for the 2026-27 season. Demsey, 24, will make his professional debut with the Icemen this season after four years of college hockey. He played at Miami University for three seasons before transferring to Northern Michigan University for his senior season. In 110 collegiate games, Demsey garnered 11 points (2g-9a) to go along with his 112 penalty minutes. The native of Harrison Township, Michigan played junior hockey … Continue reading
