Oilers re-sign Amsbaugh
Tulsa, Okla. – The Tulsa Oilers, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks and the Ameican Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, announced the return of rookie forward Ian Amsbaugh after an eight-game stint with the team to finish the 2025-26 season. Amsbaugh was signed late in the 2025-26 season by the Oilers, playing in eight games and totaling two points (1g-1a). The Bottineau, North Dakota native played his college hockey at Adrian College, skating in 87 games with 108 points (33g-75a).
Walleye agree to terms with Smith
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Walleye have agreed to terms with forward Greg Smith for the 2026-27 L season, his first season in Toledo, and fourth as a professional. Smith was received from Greensboro via Rapid City to complete the trade of forwards Darian Pilon and Bobby Russell to Rapid City on Nov. 11, 2025. The Ajax, Ontario, native spent the majority of his 2025-26 campaign with the Gargoyles, but also appeared with the Adirondack Thunder, totaling 28 points (15g-13a) and 30 penalty minutes in 61 games between the two teams. He previously had played for Adirondack in 2024-25, where … Continue reading
Stockie sighs with Icemen
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League’s Iowa Wild, announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Ashton Stockie for the 2026-27 season. Stockie, 27, signed with the Icemen ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, though he did not see any action in the regular season due to a preseason injury. Before coming to Jacksonville, Stockie recorded 11 points (2g-9a) in 37 outings with Sierre HC in 2024-25. He totaled 14 points (5g-9a) in 62 games in the Swiss League during his time with Sierre HC, … Continue reading
Armstrong re-signs with Nailers
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers announced the team has re-signed forward Craig Armstrong to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Armstrong, returns for his second season with the Nailers, and his third year as a pro. He saw a drastic increase in his production from his rookie year to his second season, as his point total nearly doubled with Wheeling. Armstrong amassed 35 points (12g-23a) in 68 regular-season games, then added five points (2g-3a) in 17 postseason contests. He was also the team’s leader in +/- during the regular season with +29 mark, which was the best +/- in … Continue reading
Lombardi back with Solar Bears
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has re-signed rookie forward Massimo Lombardi to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Lombardi rejoins the Solar Bears for his first full professional season after Orlando signed him to an amateur tryout in March. In 12 games with the Solar Bears, the Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada native scored four points (2g-2a) and recorded six penalty minutes. The 24-year-old played four seasons of college hockey at University of Vermont. In 112 career games, Lombardi scored 44 points (21g-23a) and totaled 39 penalty … Continue reading
Josiah Slavin re-signs with Wolves
GLENVIEW, Ill.–The Chicago Wolves announced Monday that captain Josiah Slavin has re-signed with the team, inking a two-year, one-way American Hockey League contract. The 2026-27 AHL season, which begins when the defending Western Conference champion Wolves travel to Manitoba to face the Moose on Oct. 3, will mark Slavin’s third with the club. Josiah Slavin: “My family and I love the organization, we love the team, we love the coach (Spiros Anastas)–we love everything about it. There’s nothing but excitement to come back.” The 27-year-old Erie, Colo., native was named the 17th captain in franchise history in October of 2024 … Continue reading
