Everblades Re-Sign Carlson
Aug 30th, 2010
ESTERO, FL Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced today that forward Ross Carlson has signed a contract for the 2010-11 season. The Everblades are the ECHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League and the Charlotte Checkers ... [READ MORE]
Aiello Returns To Thunder
Aug 30th, 2010
STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League 9;s Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks, and head coach Matt Thomas announced today the team has re-signed defenseman Anthony Aiello. Aiello, 24, led all Thunder defensemen with 27 points (7g-20a) in 54 games last season as a rookie and was second ... [READ MORE]
Bogorad Named Aces' Broadcaster
Aug 30th, 2010
Anchorage, AK - The Alaska Aces have hired Josh Bogorad as the team's new Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Director of Media Relations. The Aces are the ECHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League and the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League. The head coach of the Blues is former Aces' coach Davis Payne while ... [READ MORE]
Steelheads Sign Friesen And Pearce
Aug 29th, 2010
Boise, ID Head coach and director of hockey operations Hardy Sauter announced that the Idaho Steelheads have signed defenseman Dustin Friesen and forward Rob Pearce for the 2010-11 season. Before turning pro, the pair played together at the University of New Brunswick. The Steelheads are the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars of the ... [READ MORE]
Lloyd Returns To K-Wings
Aug 29th, 2010
Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL and affiliate of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, announce the signing forward Darryl Lloyd; per team policy, the terms of the contract will be undisclosed. Returning for his second year in Kalamazoo and his seventh as a professional, Lloyd stormed onto the ... [READ MORE]
Nailers Sign AffiliationWith Montreal Canadiens
Aug 29th, 2010
The Wheeling Nailers, proud members of the ECHL, announced today that they have entered into a minor league player affiliation agreement with the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) and Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) for the 2010-11 season. The Canadiens minor league track record is equally impressive, especially in the ECHL. The Clubs ECHL affiliate has ... [READ MORE]
Reign Sign Rookie Defenseman
Aug 28th, 2010
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL Los Angeles Kings, announced the signing of Defenseman Reggie Traccitto to a standard contract for the 2010-11 season. Traccitto, 21, played his last three seasons with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the Ontario Hockey League. The Oakville, Ontario native was an alternate captain for ... [READ MORE]
Davis Returns To Nailers
Aug 27th, 2010
WHEELING, W.V. - The Wheeling Nailers announced that they have re-signed Chris Davis for the 2010-11 season. The Nailers are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League. Davis played in 50 games last year after being acquired in an early ... [READ MORE]
Goepfert Readies For His Chance
Aug 27th, 2010
By Lindsay Kramer NHL.com Correspondent Bobby Goepfert insists he has a smile on his face when he's working. It's just that you can't see it because he keeps his head down and goes about his business. As a 5-foot-10 goalie who has been underestimated all his career, that's probably the wisest strategy. "Nobody really believes in ... [READ MORE]
Gwilliam, Fredricks Sign Deals With Steelheads
Aug 26th, 2010
(Boise, ID) Forward Malcolm Gwilliam and defenseman Jason Fredricks have signed with the ECHLs Idaho Steelheads, head coach and director of hockey operations Hardy Sauter announced on Thursday. The Steelheads are the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League and the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. ... [READ MORE]
Robins, Lepine Sign With Condors
Aug 26th, 2010
Bakersfield Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, host of the 2010-11 ECHL All-Star Classic and ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, announced the signing of Bobby Robins and Jason Lepine. Robins, 28, is entering his fifth full professional season and returns to North America after spending the last two seasons in Austria and Northern Ireland. ... [READ MORE]
Fankhouser Named Cyclones'Assistant Coach
Aug 26th, 2010
CINCINNATI, Ohio The 2010 Kelly Cup Champion Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the NHLs Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, announced today that they have named Scott Fankhouser as the new Assistant Coach. A 1994 11th round pick of the St. Louis Blues, Fankhouser played seven years professionally including stops in the NHL, ... [READ MORE]
Condors To AffiliateWith Minnesota Wild
Aug 25th, 2010
Bakersfield Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, host of the 2010-11 ECHL All-Star Classic, announced they will serve as the official ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild. The announcement was made by Condors President Matthew Riley and Wild Assistant to the General Manager/Houston Aeros General Manager Jim Mill in front of media, season ticket ... [READ MORE]
Jackals Add Depth Up Front
Aug 25th, 2010
The Elmira Jackals announced on Thursday that they have signed second-year forward Kevin DeVergilio and rookie forward Dustin Cameron to contracts for the 2010-11 season. The Jackals are the ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League and the Syracuse Crunch and Binghamton Senators of the American ... [READ MORE]
Walleye Captain Returning For Another Season
Aug 25th, 2010
By Mark Monroe Blade Sports Writer Toledo Blade Defenseman Ryan Stokes was not quite ready to hang up his skates and join the family trade as a boilermaker. Stokes, the first captain in Toledo Walleye history, has opted instead to play at least one more season in the ECHL. Stokes, a veteran of 362 professional games, re-signed with ... [READ MORE]
