Jeffers 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 forward Kyle Jeffers has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Jeffers, 27, was claimed off waivers last October prior to the start of the 2025-26 campaign. A native of Oviedo, Florida, he recorded 27 points (10g-17a) in 60 games for the Thunder. He is entering his third full season as a pro after signing with Savannah in 2023-24. Overall, he has tallied 51 points (23g-28a) in 125 ECHL contests. Prior to turning pro, Jeffers played three … Continue reading
Nailers sign McCarry
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers announced the team has signed forward Nick McCarry to a contract for the 2026-27 season. McCarry, 24, was originally acquired by the Nailers in June at the ECHL Future Considerations Trade Deadline to complete a prior transaction with the Norfolk Admirals. He made his professional debut with the Atlanta Gladiators in February, following the completion of his collegiate career at Carleton University. McCarry was scoreless in five games with Atlanta, then got traded to Norfolk in early March. McCarry earned first star honors by scoring his first career goal and adding an assist in … Continue reading
Dowler inks deal with Adirondack
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League’s Utica Comets, announced that the club has signed defenseman Brendan Dowler to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Dowler, 29, was acquired by Adirondack from Fort Wayne on June 17, 2026 to complete a future considerations trade with the Komets. Dowler appeared in 15 games last season with Worcester, Tahoe and Kalamazoo, totaling two points (1g-1a) and a +7 rating. The Marbledale, Connecticut native has recorded 24 points (8g-16a) and 176 penalty minutes in 123 SPHL games with Huntsville … Continue reading
K-Wings agree to terms with Urdahl
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that the team has signed forward Zach Urdahl to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Urdahl, 24, enters his second professional season after spliting time last season with the Wheeling Nailers and American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He combined to score 20 points (12g-8a) in 52 games between the two clubs. Prior to turning pro, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin native played four years of collegiate hockey between the University of Wisconsin (2021-23) and the University of Nebraska-Omaha (2023-25). In total, Urdahl scored 65 points … Continue reading
Rodzinski returns to Stingrays
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have announced they have agreed to terms for the 2026-27 season with defenseman Romain Rodzinski. Rodzinski returns to South Carolina after a career year, setting new career highs in goals (9), assists (24) and points (33). He led all Stingrays defensemen in goals and points in the regular season and was second with a +13 rating. In the Kelly Cup Playoffs, he added four points (3g-1a) in 11 games. His three goals were tied for the … Continue reading
EIHL 2026/27 Fan Poll now open
The 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League Fan Poll is now open! We want to hear from fans across the league as we look ahead to the new season. You’ve now seen every team at least once in pre-season, so we want to know where you think each team will finish – and who you think will win the three trophies up for grabs. Send us your predictions here. Prize Draw If you’d like to enter our prize draw, you could win a pair of tickets to the 2027 Motorpoint Playoff Finals Weekend! One lucky winner will be selected from all entries. … Continue reading
