DASH to continue as “Official Mobile Auction Platform of the ECHL”
The ECHL announced today that DASH will continue to serve as the “Official Mobile Auction Platform of the ECHL.” Under the multi-year agreement, DASH will continue to power the league-wide ECHL marketplace, providing fans with easy access to authentic team auctions, collectibles, ticket offerings and exclusive fan experiences through dedicated pages for each Member Team. “DASH has been a significant partner to the ECHL and our Member Teams, helping to bring authentic memorabilia and ECHL collectible items directly to our fans,” said ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin. “The DASH platform and technology makes it easier than ever for our Teams to offer … Continue reading
Adirondack add Abgrall
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 signed forward Michael Abgrall to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Abgrall played his final collegiate season at College of the Holy Cross and totaled 23 points (11g-12a) in 37 games. In a total of 104 collegiate games with University of Nebraska-Omaha and College of the Holy Cross, the Richmond, British Columbia native recorded 51 points (19g-32a). Prior to that, the 22-year-old played four seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League … Continue reading
Admirals bring back Pascucci
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Admirals announced that defenseman Jack Pascucci has signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Pascucci, 24, joined the Admirals late last season out of Canisius University following three seasons at the University of Connecticut. A native of North Andover, Massachusetts, Pascucci tallied seven points (3g-4a) and added 30 penalty minutes in 20 games with Norfolk.
Moore re-signs with 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, have announced today they have re-signed defenseman Connor Moore for the 2026-27 season. Moore, 29, played in 55 games in the regular season with South Carolina last year, logging 28 points (3g-25a). His 25 assists were the most among defensemen on the Stingrays last season while his 28 points were second most among blueliners. In the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs, the Cumming, Georgia native set new playoff career highs with three goals and seven assists totaling … Continue reading
Firebirds add Ford as assistant coach
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have added Scott Ford as an assistant coach. Ford joins the Seattle Kraken organization following two seasons as an assistant with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. He previously spent eight seasons as an assistant coach in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals (2015-20, 2021-24), helping his clubs capture three division titles and reach the Western Conference Finals in 2023 and 2024. Ford, 46, skated in 522 games in the AHL over parts of 10 seasons as a player with Milwaukee, Peoria, Bridgeport, Providence and Cleveland, and served as captain of the Admirals in 2011-12 and again … Continue reading
Haviland joins Reign
The Ontario Reign added Mike Haviland as an assistant coach. Haviland, 58, brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the Reign after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Prior to his stint with the Blue Jackets, he served as associate coach with the Cleveland Monsters (2022-24), the Blue Jackets’ AHL affiliate. Haviland was a head coach in the AHL with the Norfolk Admirals (2005-07), Rockford IceHogs (2007-08) and Hershey Bears (2013-14), capturing the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the league’s outstanding coach in 2006-07. He was … Continue reading
