Gladiators add Hopwo
Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced that the team has signed forward Corson Hopwo for the 2026-27 season. Hopwo signs his first professional contract with the Gladiators after four seasons of collegiate hockey at Acadia University from 2022-26. The 25-year-old tallied 13 points (8g-5a) in 20 games last season in his senior campaign. Hopwo concluded his collegiate career with 51 points (21g-30a) in 99 games. Prior to his time at Acadia, Hopwo played four seasons in the Western Hockey League. Most of his … Continue reading
Clan host Memmingen to open final pre-season weekend
One game starts off the final weekend of pre-season action, as teams get their last chances to prepare before competitive games begin next week. Glasgow Clan host ECDC Memmingen of the DEL2 on Friday night, with the German team then playing in Dundee on Saturday before returning to Glasgow on Sunday. Clan haven’t had the best pre-season, losing all but one of their three games played so far. Memmingen, promoted from the Oberliga last season, played two games against Kaufbeuren, losing one on penalty shots before winning the other 5-1. Glasgow Clan Photo: Al Goold
Maple Leafs sign Brisson
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Brisson, 24, played 66 games with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack in 2025-26, ranking second on the team in both goals (19) and points (37). He was Hartford’s representative at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic, and also recorded one assist in three NHL games with the New York Rangers. A fifth-year pro out of the University of Michigan, Brisson has totaled 66 goals and 79 assists for 145 points in 244 career AHL contests with Hartford and Henderson. He also has two goals and seven assistrs in … Continue reading
Rogers and Quebecor Agree to New 12-Year Sublicensing Deal for National NHL Games in French
TORONTO – Rogers Communications and Quebecor today announced a new 12-year sublicensing agreement for French-language national NHL games, beginning with the 2026-27 season. As an official French-language NHL broadcaster, TVA Sports and TVA Sports Direct will distribute all games covered by the new agreement, with the illico+ platform joining the broadcast ecosystem. Starting with the 2026-27 season, Quebecor will hold the French broadcasting rights for up to 350 regular season NHL games per season, including 32 Montréal Canadiens regular-season games and all Montréal Canadiens games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This includes 10 more regular-season Montréal games than under the … Continue reading
Farkas agrees to terms with Rush
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the club has signed goaltender Shane Farkas for the 2026-27 season. Farkas, 26, completed a four-year collegiate career at Mount Royal University, where he played 76 total games. Farkas finished with a 51-22 career record to go along with a 2.45 goals against average and 11 shutouts. He was named the USports Goaltender of the Year in 2024. The Penticton, British Columbia native played four years of major junior in the Western Hockey League, split between the Portland Winterhawks and Victoria Royals. … Continue reading
Storm on track for highest attendance between EIHL teams
Manchester Storm are on track to record the highest attendance for a game between two Motorpoint Elite League teams. The Storm have sold 9,528 tickets for Sunday’s pre-season game against Sheffield Steelers, putting the fixture on course to set a new attendance record for a meeting between two teams from the Motorpoint Elite League. Sheffield currently hold the Motorpoint Elite League record attendance of 9,512, set on 26 December 2025 against Nottingham Panthers. Manchester Storm Photo: Mark Ferris
