Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract with Hurricanes

Jackson Blake signed an eight-year, $45 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. The contract, which has an average annual value of $5.625 million, will begin with the 2026-27 season. Blake, who will turn 22 on Aug. 3, had … Continue reading

Americans sign Register, Spinozzi

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans announced the signing of defensemen Matt Register and Kevin Spinozzi for the 2025-2026 season. This will be a fourth stint in Allen for Register, who joined the Americans as a rookie in 2011-12, returned … Continue reading

How Crypto Sponsorships Are Shaping Professional Hockey

Cryptocurrency’s reach now extends to the sport of hockey, bringing online finance brands closer to the boards. From jersey branding to fan engagement tech, crypto sponsorships are shifting how clubs and leagues manage innovation. While blockchain platforms keep expanding transparency … Continue reading

Gladiators bring back Galloway

Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has re-signed forward Connor Galloway for the 2025-26 season. Galloway, a native of Sugar Hill, Georgia, re-signs with his hometown club for his second season. The 25-year-old forward scored seven … Continue reading

Smedsrud back with Rush

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced that Chaz Smedsrud is returning for the 2025-26 season. Smedsrud, 27, joined the Rush in a trade from Allen on Oct. 28 … Continue reading

Sommerville returns to Wichita

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, announced the re-signing of defenseman Nico Somerville for the 2025-26 season. Somerville, 26, returns to Wichita for … Continue reading