Knight Monsters bring back Ness
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 the signing of defenseman Tucker Ness. Ness rejoins the Knight Monsters after appearing in 17 games at the end of the 2025-26 season, where he scored one goal and added 27 penalty minutes. The Plymouth, Minnesota native spent four seasons at Arizona State University, where he tallied two goals and had 102 penalty minutes in in 86 career games. Prior to his time as a Sun Devil, Ness appeared in 104 games with the … Continue reading
Willms rejoins Walleye
TOLEDO, Ohio – Forward Jason Willms signs for his first full ECHL season and second overall in Toledo after agreeing to terms for the 2026-27 season. Willms, of Kitchener, Ontario, comes back to the Walleye after spending the 2024-25 season in Europe, and not playing last season. The 27-year-old split his 2024-25 season between two teams, posting four points (1g-3a) in 16 games with the Vienna Capitals of the ICEHL, and then five points (1g-4a) 17 games with the Herlev Eagles in Denmark. He made his pro debut with the Walleye during the 2023-24 season following his collegiate season, tallying … Continue reading
Mberko returns to Cyclones
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones, ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, today announced that goaltender Kaidan Mbereko has re-signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Mbereko will skate in his first full professional season after signing with the Cyclones at the conclusion of his collegiate career. He appeared in four contests last season for the Cyclones and recorded a 3.19 goals-against-average in those matchups. On April 4, 2026, Mbereko made 22 saves against the Tahoe Knight Monsters to record his first professional victory in a 3-2 comeback road victory. He would also made his first AHL debut … Continue reading
Swamp Rabbits agree to terms with Tischke
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign, announced that the team has signed veteran defenseman Peter Tischke for the 2026-27 season. Tischke joins the Swamp Rabbits after playing against the team as a South Division rival for the last three seasons, the most recent pair with the Jacksonville Icemen. He suited up 53 times with the Icemen, logging 15 points (3g-12a), and played an additional four games with the AHL’s Rochester Americans, earning an assist. From Hinsdale, Illinois, Tischke enters his eighth season of … Continue reading
Mashsie signs 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 Ryan Mahshie for the 2026-27 season. Mahshie, 27, recorded 17 points (6g-11a) in 45 games with the Wheeling Nailers last season. The Rush acquired his rights on June 20 to complete the future considerations portion of the March 13 trade which also sent Eric Parker and Cole Tymkin to Rapid City. The native of Stoney Creek, Ontario has accumulated 26 points (11g-15a) in 119 total ECHL games between Orlando, Allen, Worcester and Wheeling. Mahshie is no stranger to … Continue reading
Celebrini signs 5-year contract worth NHL-high $18.8 million annually with Sharks
Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. The average annual value of $18.8 million makes the 20-year-old forward the NHL’s highest-paid player per season, surpassing Leo Carlsson, a 21-year-old forward averaging $18 million for each of the next five seasons after the Anaheim Ducks on July 9 matched an offer sheet that had been tendered by the Philadelphia Flyers. Celebrini is entering the final season of an entry-level contract he signed July 6, 2024, and could have become a restricted free agent. He set the Sharks’ single-season record for points with 115 … Continue reading
