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

NHL, NHLPA, Lega Serie A to unite in Milan ahead of 2026 Olympics

NEW YORK – Lega Serie A, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will bring their groundbreaking Content Collaboration Partnership to life in Milan this week, as a selection of the NHL’s top European … 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

Lucic signs professional tryout agreement with Blues

Milan Lucic signed a professional tryout agreement with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The 37-year-old forward did not play last season after taking a leave of absence from the Boston Bruins in November 2023 and later entering the NHL/NHLPA … Continue reading