K-Wings add Shields

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that rookie defenseman Jaden Shields has signed a contract for the 2024-25 season. Shields, 24, tallied 39 points (11g-28a) in his senior season for … Continue reading

ECHL Partners with GameAbove Entertainment for “ECHL Unfiltered” Docuseries

The ECHL and GameAbove Entertainment announced on Wednesday announced the upcoming release of ECHL Unfiltered, a new sports docuseries that focuses on the developmental league for both the National Hockey League and American Hockey League. The first season will feature … Continue reading

Smirnov re-signs with Admirals

Norfolk, VA – The Norfolk Admirals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose, announced they have signed forward Denis Smirnov to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Smirnov, 27, rejoins the Admirals for his … Continue reading

Wilson joins Americans

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Utah Hockey Club, announced the signing of defenseman Hudson Wilson for the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old enters his first pro season after spending the previous three seasons at Acadia University … Continue reading

Bardaro agrees to terms with Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced forward Anthony Bardaro has agreed to terms on a contract for the 2024-25 season.  Bardaro will play his first season in the ECHL after … Continue reading