Storm on track for highest attendance between EIHL teams
Manchester Storm are on track to record the highest attendance for a game between two Motorpoint Elite League teams. The Storm have sold 9,528 tickets for Sunday’s pre-season game against Sheffield Steelers, putting the fixture on course to set a new attendance record for a meeting between two teams from the Motorpoint Elite League. Sheffield currently hold the Motorpoint Elite League record attendance of 9,512, set on 26 December 2025 against Nottingham Panthers. Manchester Storm Photo: Mark Ferris
Wichita bring back Mitchell
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 Cam Mitchell has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Mitchell, 25, joined the Thunder this past March. A native of Stony Plain, Alberta, he netted four assists in 17 games. He recorded his first pro point on March 24 against Kansas City. Prior to turning pro, Mitchell spent four seasons at the University of Nebraska-Omaha where he tallied 28 points (10g-18a) in 94 games. He was also named an alternate captain during his senior campaign. … Continue reading
Kidney, Shantz sign with Americans
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, announced that the team signed forwards Riley Kidney and Zackary Shantz for the 2026-2027 season. Kidney had three points (2g-1a) in four postseason games for the Americans last season. The native of Enfield, Nova Scotia was selected in the second round (63rd overall) by the Montreal Canadians in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Shantz comes to Allen after four seasons in the Western Hockey League. Last season, he recorded 65 points in 66 games with the Everett Silvertips.
Nevers re-signs with Steelheads
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed forward Mason Nevers to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Nevers, 25, comes back to Idaho for his second full season with the Steelheads. In his rookie campaign last year, he collected 19 points (7g-12a) in 51 games, while also chipping in three points (2g-1a) in a six-game stint during the 2024-25 season. Prior to professional hockey, Nevers played five seasons at the University of Minnesota. In his time with the Golden Gophers, the Edina, Minnesota native accumulated 66 points (27g-39a) in … Continue reading
De Jong, Martin join Gargoyles
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro Gargoyles, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes and the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves, announced that the team has signed defenseman Tristan De Jong and forward Eric Martin to contracts for the 2026-27 season. Both players’ rights were acquired through future considerations trades earlier this summer, with De Jong coming from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and Martin from the Indy Fuel. De Jong, 26, finished his rookie season with Greenville with eight points (2g-6a) in 42 games after tallying two assists in 18 games to close the 2024-25 season. The Breslau, Ontario … Continue reading
Ironhawks announce first-ever signings
TRENTON, N.J. – The Trenton Ironhawks announced the signings of five New Jersey-born players who are the first five signings in team history. Luke Antonacci, a native of Princeton, returns home to continue his hockey career after spending the 2025-26 season competing in both the NCAA and ECHL. The 23-year-old most recently appeared in 15 games with the Utah Grizzlies. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played 127 career collegiate games between the University of Maine and Lake Superior State University. During three seasons with Maine, Antonacci recorded 21 points (5g-16a). His junior hockey career was highlighted by a … Continue reading
