ECHL mourns loss of Wiesblatt

The ECHL and its member teams mourn the loss and express their condolences to the family and friends of Orca Wiesblatt, who passed away in an automobile accident over the weekend at the age of 25. Wiesblatt signed a contract … Continue reading

College teammates Strand, Helliwell ink deals with K-Wings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that rookie forward Hunter Strand and rookie defenseman Ryan Helliwell have signed contracts for the 2025–26 season. Strand, 22, posted 16 points (8g-8a) in … Continue reading

Nicholetts joins 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 Brayden Nicholetts to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Nicholetts, 26, is scheduled to join … Continue reading

Mariners sign Andreev, bring back Marooney

PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Mariners announced the signings of forward Maxim Andreev and defenseman James Marooney for the 2025-26 season. Andreev joins the Mariners after two seasons with the Kansas City Mavericks, while Marooney re-signswith Maine after being a … Continue reading

Wichita adds Bronte

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 Tyrone Bronte for the 2025-26 season. Bronte, 26, returns to North America … Continue reading