Bean returns to Mariners

PORTLAND, Maine  – The Maine Mariners announced the re-signing of defenseman Justin Bean for the 2025-26 season. Bean wore an “A” in the second half of last season, earning the letter in January. Bean was one of only two players … Continue reading

Macdonald named Solar Bears head coach

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today Matt Macdonald has been named Head Coach and General Manager, the sixth head coach in Solar Bears franchise history. “We are … Continue reading

Dumba, 2028 draft pick traded to Penguins by Stars

Mathew Dumba was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Dallas Stars on Thursday for Vladislav Kolyachonok. Pittsburgh also receives a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. Dumba had 10 points (one goal, nine assists) and averaged 15:18 of … Continue reading

Everblades bring back Henry

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades have agreed to terms with defenseman Kurtis Henry on a scontract for the 2025-26 season. Henry, 25, joined the Everblades in February after finishing his college days at the University of Prince Edward Island. … Continue reading

Nailers re-sign Quercia

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the team has re-signed forward Matthew Quercia to a contract for the 2025-26 season Quercia, 26, is coming off of a career year for the Nailers, as … Continue reading

Samoskevich signs 1-year contract with Panthers

Mackie Samoskevich signed a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Mackie is a talented young forward who demonstrated skill and maturity well above his age in his first full NHL season,” Panthers general … Continue reading