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The slogan picked for the Utica Comets heading into this season was “a new era begins”, and as the team rings in their brand new chapter, this era is off to the best start that anyone could have hoped for. It seems as though everything that was once old is new again for the Comets. […]

The slogan picked for the Utica Comets heading into this season was “a new era begins”, and as the team begins their a brand new chapter, this era is off to the best start that anyone could have hoped for. It seems as though everything that was once old is new again for the Comets. […]

The Utica Comets are the American Hockey League affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, and the parent club of the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL. The slogan for the Utica Comets heading into this season is “a new era begins”, and this era is off to the best start anyone could have hoped for. It […]

With the season right around the corner, it seemed that the goaltending situation throughout the Calgary Flames system was pretty much settled. That is until the evening of September 8th when the AHL’s Stockton Heat announced they had signed the Calgary’s 2020 fourth round-pick, goaltender Daniil Chechelev, to an AHL contract. The 20-year-old is coming […]

The Adirondack Thunder announced on Thursday morning a multi-year extension to remain the ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. The 2021-22 season will be the fifth season that the two clubs have partnered. As per the official press release, Alex Los, the team’s Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, said, “The New Jersey […]

With only three games left on the schedule for the Toronto Marlies before the season’s conclusion, the hockey club got busy on Saturday, as they look to wrap up while keeping their win streak intact. Hours after an overtime victory, in which the Marlies beat Laval 3-2, the team signed defenseman William Villeneuve to an […]

It’s been a long time coming – the Canadiens AHL team is finally good. It’s been a struggle for majority of the last decade for Montreal’s farm team, whether it was the Hamilton Bulldogs, the St. John’s IceCaps, and recently, the Laval Rocket. A few playoff appearances, but nothing the team could build upon. This […]

Just last season, forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev was skating with Peterborough in the Ontario Hockey League. Now, just over a year later, he is all set to join the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Following a brief stint overseas, the centreman arrived at practice on Saturday, smiling ear-to-ear, as he begins his next chapter. Competing in the KHL, […]

Following a series against the Stockton Heat, which saw Toronto fall short in two games on home ice, the Marlies now turn their attention to the task set before them in a brand new opponent. As they look to get back on track, they’ll go head-to-head against Laval starting Friday. Entering this home-and-home series, the […]

The past few weeks have been quite the rollercoaster for Alex Galchenyuk, but things are finally starting to return to normalcy. On February 13th, Galchenyuk was traded from Ottawa to the Carolina Hurricanes and was subsequently placed on waivers. Not 48 hours later and Galchenyuk found himself on the move to yet another Canadian market. […]

On Monday March 8th, the Rockford IceHogs announced the reassignment of backstop Tom Aubrun to the Indy Fuel. On the other hand, defensemen Cliff Watson signed a professional tryout agreement in the American Hockey League. Starting with Aubrun, the goalie was assigned to the Fuel before the start of the 2020-21 season. After appearing in […]

As the AHL’s Toronto Marlies gear up for their home opener on Monday night in Toronto, the Marlies hockey club announced via press release that winger Rich Clune has been named as team captain. For Clune, it’s his sixth season with the team and now becomes the ninth captain in franchise history. Joining the veteran […]

During the weekend of January 17th, the South Carolina Stingrays made a pair of signings, while also completing a deal with the Allen Americans. It’s time to get you caught up. South Carolina Stingrays Acquire Cole Fraser In Trade With Americans On Monday January 18th, the Stingrays hockey club announced the acquisition of defensemen Cole Fraser from […]

The Orlando Solar Bears continue to prove they are not afraid to go back in time and reunite with some top tier former Bears. On Thursday December 3rd, the Solar Bears announced the return of veteran forward Erik Bradford. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the upcoming season. Bradford […]

On Wednesday December 2nd, the AHL’s Hershey Bears reassigned six players to the Stingrays hockey club for 2020-21. The following players who will join the team’s training camp are goaltender Hunter Shepard, forwards Caleb Herbert and Mason Morelli, as well as defensemen Macoy Erkamps, Tyler Nanne and Will Graber. The Stingrays roster now features 27 players, including 16 forwards, nine […]

On Monday, November 30th, the Allen Americans announced the signing of American forward Corey Mackin. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the upcoming season. Mackin became a free agent after the Reading Royals opted out of the season. As he gets set for his second pro season, it’s also […]

On Wednesday December 2nd, the Cincinnati Cyclones announced the signing of American defensemen Dajon Mingo. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the upcoming season.  Mingo, 30 years-old, is entering his sixth season of professional hockey. Throughout his career thus far, Mingo has tallied 120 points, scoring 31 goals along […]

The Orlando Solar Bears made a big move on the eve of training camp, agreeing to a deal with leading rookie scorer, Tristin Langan. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the upcoming season. A native of Swan River, MB, Langan put some big numbers for the Solar Bears hockey […]

The Orlando Solar Bears clearly believe the theory that you can’t have enough of a good thing. On Tuesday, December 1st, Orlando signed backstop Garret Sparks who will join Michael Lackey and Clint Windsor in the goaltending regime. Sparks re-joins the Solar Bears hockey club after spending four seasons in the National Hockey League. Prior […]

Orlando Solar Bears fans woke up to a pleasant surprise on Monday morning for the first day of training camp. The Syracuse Crunch of the AHL assigned four players to the ECHL in time for the start of camp. This mix includes two faces that are very familiar to Solar Bears fans. Fernando Medina/Orlando Solar […]

Orlando Solar Bears fans woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning for the first day of training camp. The Syracuse Crunch of the AHL assigned four players to the Solar Bears in time for the start of camp including two faces that are very familiar to Solar Bears fans. Fernado Medina/Orlando Solar Bears The […]

On Friday November 27th, the ECHL released a pair of transactions for a handful of teams who will start play next month. Greenville has added six forwards, three defensemen and a goaltender to their active roster. In addition to the release of transactions, the ECHL announced that the Greenville Swamp Rabbits have signed Cody Milan […]

On Friday November 27th, the Jacksonville Icemen announced the signing of American centreman Mike Szmatula. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the upcoming season.  For Mike, it’s first with the Icemen and his third in the ECHL. During the 2019-20 season, Szmatula played 56 games, scoring 49 points with […]

On Friday November 27th, the Jacksonville Icemen announced the signing of American centreman Mike Szmatula. The two sides agreed to terms on a standard player contract for the upcoming season. For Mike, it’s first with the Icemen and his third in the ECHL. During the 2019-20 season, Szmatula played 56 games, scoring 49 points with […]