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

#PHNBookreview: Dreamer

Dreamer is a graphic memoir following Akim Aliu’s experience with systemic racism during his hockey career on and off the ice as he climbs the hockey leagues’ ranks until he gets to the NHL. There is nothing easy about reading … 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