Admirals bring back Crasa

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 Matt Crasa to a contract for the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old native joined the … Continue reading

Solar Bears agree to terms with Lukosevicius

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has signed forward Jarid Lukosevicius to a contract for the 2025-26 season.  Lukosevicius, 30, brings a wealth of pro experience to Orlando, … Continue reading

Ernst inks deal with Walleye

TOLEDO, Ohio – Forward Jordan Ernst joins the Toledo Walleye after agreeing to terms for the 2025-26 season. Ernst, of Mokena, Illinois, signs with Toledo for his first ECHL action since the 2021-22 season when he was with Tulsa. He … Continue reading

Nailers name Papaioannou as head coach

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Ryan Papaioannou has been named the 21st head coach in team history. Papaioannou, 41, served as the head coach and general manager of the Brooks … Continue reading

Rush re-sign Hyman

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has re-signed defenseman Aaron Hyman for the 2025-26 season. Hyman, 27, signed with the Rush last summer and spent his … Continue reading

Blachman rejoins Everblades

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades have signed forward Nico Blachman to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Blachman, 27, played two games for the Florida Everblades at the start of his professional career in 2021. After that, the Aventura, … Continue reading