Knight Monsters name Jones as head coach
STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights and the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights, announced that Connor Jones has been named the second head coach in team history. Jones joins the Knight Monsters from Princeton University, where he spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach, helping lead the Tigers to 30 wins. Prior to Princeton, Jones served as a college scout for the Vegas Golden Knights organization from 2022-24. “I want to thank David Hodges, Tim Tebow, and the Tahoe Knight Monsters organization for believing in me … Continue reading →
Hutchison re-signs with Adirondack
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – 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 defenseman Conner Hutchison to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Hutchison, 26, recorded 16 points (3g-13a) in 45 games this past season, and played in all seven Kelly Cup Playoff games with the Thunder. Prior to joining the Thunder, Hutchison played 11 games with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at the end of the 2024-25 season and recorded three assists. The Hicksville, New York native finished his final year at Miami University … Continue reading →
Rogers and Prime Video Announce 12-Year Sublicensing Agreement for NHL Rights in Canada
TORONTO – Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning with the 2026-2027 season. Prime Video also acquires exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series in Canada, comprised of two First Round playoff series and one Second Round series per year. This full lineup includes at least 26 national regular-season NHL games, beginning on Wednesday, September 30, available only on Prime Video in Canada at no additional cost to Prime members. “Our partnership with Prime Video builds on … Continue reading →
Wichita brings back Blackwell
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 that forward Spencer Blackwell has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Blackwell, 26, returns for his second full season as a pro. The Erin, Ontario native recorded 21 points (12g-9a) in 71 games and was named as the team’s Unsung Hero in 2025-26. He joined the Thunder for nine games at the end of the 2024-25 campaign and tallied two goals during the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Prior to joining Wichita, Blackwell played four seasons at Lakehead … Continue reading →
Andrusiak joins Stingrays
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced they have agreed to terms with forward Zack Andrusiak for the 2026-27 season. Andrusiak returns to the ECHL after two seasons in Europe, last with the Stavanger Oilers of Ligaen, the top league in Norway. With the Oilers, the Yorkton, Saskatchewan native had 37 points (23g-14a) in 41 games. In 2024-25, Andrusiak played in 39 games in Slovakia’s top league, Extraliga, between HK Spisska Nova Ves and HKM Zvolen, logging 36 points (18g-18a). He also … Continue reading →
Murray returns to Oilers
Tulsa, Okla. – Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the signing of Zachary Murray as he enters his first full professional season. Murray returns to the Oilers for his first full professional season after joining Tulsa in early March during the 2025-26 season, playing in nine games and recording six points (2g-4a). The Alexandria, Virginia native recorded two goals in his second pro game in a 6-4 loss at Allen. The 25-year-old joined the Oilers following his senior season at Amherst College, where he notched nine … Continue reading →



