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2025/26 EIHL Fan Poll LIVE! | Pro Hockey News
Who's going to win the Elite League, Challenge Cup, and Playoffs in 2025/26? We want to know what you're thinking! Vote now in our Fan Poll for the new season to tell us where you think each team is going to finish the season, and who's taking home each of the trophies. Click here to
Stingrays bring back Hawerchuk | Pro Hockey News
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have announced that forward Ben Hawerchuk has agreed to terms for the 2025-26 season. Hawerchuk returns to the Stingrays for his second season after recording 10 points (4g-6a) in 36 games last season.
Admirals agree to terms with Papp | Pro Hockey News
Norfolk, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose, announced they have signed forward Kristóf Papp to a contract for the 2025-26 season. The Budapest, Hungary native spent last season completing his collegiate career at Lindenwood University, recording 11 points (4g-7a) in 29 games. Following
Giants lead EIHL all-time in September | Pro Hockey News
It's September, which means only one think: hockey is officially back! While teams have been on the ice for pre-season for several weeks, this is the month where points will be on the line in the Elite League. Looking back through the records, Belfast Giants have been the best team in September since the EIHL
Sunday’s EIHL preseason results | Pro Hockey News
Four pre-season games were played across Sunday afternoon as teams continued their preparations for the next season. The results were: Cardiff Devils 2-3 PS Sheffield Steelers Coventry Blaze 4-1 Tilburg Trappers Manchester Storm 8-3 Hull Seahawks Nottingham Panthers 6-0 Gothiques D'Amiens Photo: Mark Ferris
Three Games, Three Nights: Referee Wells’ Whirlwind Pre-Season Week! | Pro Hockey News
It’s not just the more than 200 players across the Elite League preparing for the new season - our team of around 50 game officials are also hard at work getting ready for 2025/26. While most teams are getting in their pre-season with a handful of fixtures spread out over several weeks, referee Chris Wells
PWHL’s New Uniforms Highlight Cultural Identity and Growth in Women’s Hockey | Pro Hockey News
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has taken a significant step in showcasing the sport’s evolution and cultural depth with the unveiling of its new team uniforms. These jerseys are more than just on-ice apparel; they represent the identity, pride and ambitions of women’s hockey as it continues to grow on both sides of the Atlantic.
September’s here! | Pro Hockey News
After a long summer, September is finally here - and that can only mean one thing: hockey is back! There’s still one final week of pre-season action to come, but then all 10 teams will hit the ice for the start of the 2025/26 Elite Ice Hockey League campaign. A total of 33 competitive fixtures
Solar Bears re-sign Luchuk | Pro Hockey News
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, welcome the return of veteran forward Aaron Luchuk, who has signed a contract for the 2025-26 season. Luchuk, 28, is back for his fifth season with the Solar Bears after appearing in 236 regular-season games from 2020-25. He is the club's all-time leader
Francis returns to Gladiators | Pro Hockey News
Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has re-signed forward Ryan Francis for the 2025-26 season. Francis, 23, re-signs with the Gladiators after scoring three goals in six games with the team last season after being acquired in a March trade with the Adirondack Thunder. Overall last season, Francis totaled 19 points
New-look Guildford set to enter preseason | Pro Hockey News
The Guildford Flames returned to the ice this week after a busy few days that included player inductions, a media day, and a supporters’ Q&A. Head Coach Paul Dixon is preparing to lead a refreshed roster into the 2025/26 campaign, with a number of players coming in new to both Guildford and the Elite League.
K-Wings sign Miller | Pro Hockey News
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that forward Dennis Miller signed a contract for the 2025-26 season. Miller, 25, began his professional career in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with the Augsburger Panther in 2019-20 and is entering his seventh professional season. Last season, Miller
Bouquot joins Walleye | Pro Hockey News
TOLEDO, Ohio – Forward Jacques Bouquot joins the Toledo Walleye after agreeing to terms for the 2025-26 season. Bouquot, a native of South Windsor, Connecticut, spent last season with Reading, posting eight points (1g-7a) in 19 games. The 25-year-old has tallied 12 points (2g-10a) in 27 games over two ECHL seasons with Reading, as well
Komets bring back Patterson, add Willets | Pro Hockey News
Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Fort Wayne Komets announced the signing of forward Max Patterson and defenseman Jake Willets for the 2025-26 season. Patterson skated six games with Fort Wayne last season without registering a point. Before joining the Komets, the 25-yeaer-old played four seasons at the University of Calgary, scoring 71 points (27g-44a) in
Bunz inks deal with Solar Bears | Pro Hockey News
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Davis Bunz for the 2025-26 season. Bunz joins Orlando after spending the 2024-25 season with the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League in the United Kingdom,
Steelheads add pair of rookies | Pro Hockey News
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed forward Grant Silianoff and defenseman Jake Boltmann to contracts for the 2025-26 season. Silianoff, 24, enters his rookie season after five seasons at the University of Notre Dame from 2020-25 where he appeared in 159 career games tallying 54 points (21g-33a).
Pavicich joins Railers | Pro Hockey News
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the club has signed goaltender Luke Pavicich to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Pavicich, 23, signs in Worcester for his first professional season. The Clarence Center, New York native played four seasons of college hockey between UMass-Amherst, UMass-Lowell and Arizona
Nailers agree to terms with Hodass | Pro Hockey News
WHEELING, W.Va. - The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the team has signed defenseman Bogdans Hodass to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Hodass, 22, played his first professional season in 2024-25 as a member of the Iowa Heartlanders registering nine points (3g-6a) in 40 games. Prior to turning pro, the
Wolf Pack Unleashed: Dylan Garand | Pro Hockey News
HARTFORD, CT – For Dylan Garand, the 2024-25 season represents a professional high mark. Selected in the fourth round, 103rd overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Garand has shown statistical growth in each of his three seasons as a pro. With the Hartford Wolf Pack during the 2024-25 season,
Ferguson agrees to terms with Bison | Pro Hockey News
Bloomington, Ill. – The Bloomington Bison announced that the team has signed defenseman Cullen Ferguson to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Ferguson, 24, appeared in seven ECHL games last season with the Fort Wayne Komets after finishing his collegiate career at Union College. With the Komets, he collected two points (1g-1a) and a +5 rating. The
Wichita adds Gibson | Pro Hockey News
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 signing of defenseman Ty Gibson for the 2025-26 season. Gibson, 22, enters his second year as a pro. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, he played his rookie campaign last
King joins Stingrays | Pro Hockey News
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have announced that defenseman D.J. King has signed a contract for the 2025-26 season. King comes to the Stingrays after spending the last two seasons with the Indy Fuel, where he tallied 14
Adirondack brings back Carrabes | Pro Hockey News
GLENS FALLS – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils and American Hockey League's Utica Comets, have announced that the club has re-signed forward Brian Carrabes to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Carrabes, 24, recorded three assists in six games with the Thunder following his collegiate career last
Railers re-sign Hora | Pro Hockey News
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the club has signed defenseman Anthony Hora to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Hora, 27, returns to Worcester for his first full season with the team. The Cheektowaga, New York native skated in 12 games for the Railers during the
Break out year for Charge shows promise for year three in the PWHL | Pro Hockey News
No team increased their regulation win total by more than the Ottawa Charge, going from eight during the inaugural season to 12 in the 2024-25 campaign while surging all the way into the PWHL Finals. 2024-25 was a truly electric season for the Charge. After finishing three points outside of the 2024 PWHL Playoffs, the
PWHL, Barbie, Tim Horton’s partner to advance girls’ hockey | Pro Hockey News
With the release of two Barbie dolls inspired by PWHL superstars Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin—in full hockey gear, sticks and all—the league has tapped into one of pop culture's most recognizable symbols of empowerment and imagination. And thanks to a charitable tie-in, the impact of this collaboration with Mattel and Tim Hortons will ripple
Saturday sees Nottingham enter EIHL preseason | Pro Hockey News
Enter the Nottingham Panthers. That's the billing for Saturday night in Week 2 of pre-season, which has three games this Saturday night. Elsewhere, Belfast and Glasgow face overseas opposition again in a repeat of Friday night: 19:00 Belfast Giants vs. Stavanger Oilers 19:00 Glasgow Clan vs. Herlev Eagles 19:00 Nottingham Panthers vs. Concordia University Photo:
Llewellyn inks deal with Walleye | Pro Hockey News
TOLEDO, Ohio – Forward Darby Llewellyn has agreed to terms with the Toledo Walleye for the 2025-26 season. Llewellyn, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, joins the Walleye after recording 17 points (10g-7a) in 63 games with the Indy Fuel last season. The 29-year-old has spent a majority of his pro career in the ECHL, accumulating 97
Saturday’s EIHL preseason results | Pro Hockey News
Three Elite League teams were in pre-season action on Saturday night. The results were: Belfast Giants 6-1 Stavanger Oilers (Nor) Glasgow Clan 2-8 Herlev Eagles (Den) Nottingham Panthers 5-4 Concordia Stingers (Can) - The Panthers also won a sudden-death overtime period Gamesheets from all three matches can be found at the links below. Photo: Panthers
Nijhoff returns to Lions | Pro Hockey News
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec – The Trois-Rivières Lions, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, have signed forward Logan Nijhoff to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Nijhoff was a key part of the Lions’ success last season, tallying 49 points (25g-24a) in 58 regular-season games and adding 12 points (3g-9a) during the team's run to the Kelly
Evans signs 2-year, $4.1 million contract with Kraken | Pro Hockey News
Ryker Evans signed a two-year, $4.1 million contract with the Seattle Kraken on Monday. It has an average annual value of $2.05 million. The 23-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, had 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 73 games last season. He also led Kraken defensemen in hits (123) and was third
Ice Flyers Name Justin Stevens As New Assistant Coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations | Pro Hockey News
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Pensacola Ice Flyers are proud to announce the hiring of Justin Stevens as the team’s new Assistant Coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations. Stevens arrives in Pensacola following a historic season with the University of Ottawa, where he was the Associate Head Coach and helped lead the program to its
Admirals re-sign Reifenberger | Pro Hockey News
Norfolk, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose, announced they have signed forward Marko Reifenberger to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Reifenberger, 26, recently completed his first full season as a professional, playing in 65 regular-season games with Norfolk, recording 15
Marlies’ Clifford joins Maple Leafs in player development role | Pro Hockey News
Kyle Clifford has announced his retirement following 15 professional seasons to assume a player development role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Clifford, 34, spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Marlies, posting four goals and four assists in 17 games in 2024-25. A second-round pick by Los Angeles in the 2009 NHL Draft, Clifford
Voit inks deal with Grizzlies | Pro Hockey News
West Valley City, Utah – The Utah Grizzlies have signed forward Ty Voit for the 2025-26 season. Voit was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He played with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting for three seasons, scoring 213 points (58g-155a) in 183
Walleye bring back Russell | Pro Hockey News
TOLEDO, Ohio – Defenseman Bobby Russell returns for his first full season in Toledo and fifth as a professional after agreeing to terms for the 2025-26 season. Russell, of Langley, British Columbia, returns to the Walleye after tallying 16 points (4g-12a) in 59 ECHL games a year ago between Toledo and Greenville. The 25-year-old was
#PHNBookReview: Brady Brady and the Great Rink
When the snowstorm Brady had been waiting for finally happens, he builds the ice rink of his dreams, but the snowstorms don’t stop, so every day he digs out the rink out of his love for hockey, and that dedication pays off. “Brady Brady and the Great Rink” by Mary Shaw, illustrated by Chuck Temple
Kiviranta signs 1-year contract with Avalanche | Pro Hockey News
Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 29-year-old forward had 23 points (16 goals, seven assists) in 79 regular-season games and no points in seven Stanley Cup Playoff games. "Joel is a hard-working, responsible player who has demonstrated he can be a key contributor
PWHL announces launch of Tim Horton’s Barbie doll | Pro Hockey News
TORONTO– She shoots, she scores, she supports! Tim Hortons, the PWHL and Mattel, Inc. announced the launch of new Barbie® Tim Hortons® PWHL™ Dolls, which will be available starting Aug. 11 at participating Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada and online now at TimShop.ca and PWHL Shops. As part of a shared commitment to increasing access
Women’s hockey camps heat ahead of 2026 Olympics | Pro Hockey News
The countdown to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games is inside six months with action in the women’s hockey tournament slated to begin Feb. 5 in Italy. Here’s a closer look at PWHL players on the radar as National Teams converge for Summer Camps taking place around the world. CANADA Hockey Canada recently announced a list