ECHL returning to Trenton with Transfers of Controlling Interest and Home Territory of Utah Membership

Professional ice hockey is returning to Trenton, New Jersey, as the ECHL announced on Tuesday that the League’s Board of Governors has approved the Transfer of Controlling Interest in the Utah Grizzlies’ Membership from Grizzlies Hockey Club, LLC to Pro … Continue reading

Magnuson inks deal 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 defenseman Will Magnuson to a contract for the 2025-26 season. The Chaska, Minnesota native recently … Continue reading

Lions re-sign McLeod

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec – The Trois-Rivières Lions, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have reached an agreement with defenseman Wyatt McLeod for the 2025-26 season. McLeod recorded 23 points (1g-22a) in 65 games with the Lions during the 2024-25 regular season … Continue reading

Bison bring back Budgell

Bloomington, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced that the team has signed forward Brett Budgell to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Budgell finished third in team scoring last season with 37 points (15g-22a) in 47 games. The St. John’s, … Continue reading

Stingrays agree to terms with Luypen

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have announced that forward Jalen Luypen has agreed to terms for the 2025-26 season. Luypen brings two years … Continue reading

Laviolette joins Solar Bears

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the signing of forward Peter Laviolette III to a contract for the 2025-26 season.     Laviolette joins the Solar Bears after three … Continue reading