Giacomin dies at 86, entered Hockey Hall of Fame with Class of 1987

Ed Giacomin, a Hockey Hall of Fame goalie who played most of his NHL career for the New York Rangers, died Monday at the age of 86. Credit: Hockey Hall of Fame  Giacomin retired from the NHL after the 1977-78 … Continue reading

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