Deelstra inks deal with Stingrays

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 Mitch Deelstra has agreed to terms for the 2025-26 season.  Deelstra, 26, comes … Continue reading

Ekström signs with Rush

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has signed forward Rasmus Ekström for the 2025-26 season. Ekström, 20, is set to begin his professional career after two … Continue reading

Solar Bears re-sign Gillies

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced that the team has re-signed goaltender Jon Gillies for the 2025-26 season. Gillies, 31, returns to Orlando after joining the team late … Continue reading

ECHL hockey returns to Johnstown for 1ST SUMMIT ARENA’s 75th anniversary

Johnstown, Pa. – 1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial’s 75th anniversary celebration will kick off this October with the return of ECHL hockey in Johnstown for the first time in the last 15 years. For one nostalgic weekend, … Continue reading

Steelheads agree to terms with Dzhaniyev

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed forward Danny Dzhaniyev to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Dzhaniyev, 22, joins the Steelheads after a successful four-year collegiate career at … Continue reading

Walleye add Gursoy

TOLEDO, Ohio – Forward Kevin Gursoy joins the Toledo Walleye for his first pro season in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2025-26 season. Gursoy, a native of Windsor, Ontario, joins Toledo after spending his previous three collegiate seasons … Continue reading