Goatheads agree to terms with Daschke
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche and American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles, announced that the team has signed defenseman Derek Daschke to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Daschke joins New Mexico after splitting the 2025-26 season after suiting up for three teams last season. He had one assist in 13 games with the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, eight points (5g-3a) in nine games with the Kalamazoo Wings and three points (2g-1a) in 10 games with Lukko of Liiga, Finland’s top professional league. Daschke has established himself as one of the … Continue reading
Loven returns to 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 forward Grant Loven to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Loven recorded 25 points (10g-15a) in 55 games with the Thunder this past season, before adding one goal in four playoff games. In 112 career games with the Thunder, the 28-year-old has 50 points (20g-30a). Before joining Adirondack in the 2024-25 season, Loven had 15 points (5g-10a) in 13 games with the SPHL’s Fayetteville Marksmen. During the 2023-24 campaign, the … Continue reading
Americans add Rinaldi, De St. Phalle
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, announced the team has signed forwards Anthony Rinaldi and Mathieu De St. Phalle ahead of the 2026-27 season. Rinaldi played most of last season in Greensboro, appearing in 56 games and adding 26 points. He finished the season with the South Carolina Stingrays playing eight games. The native of Montreal, Quebec has played for four ECHL teams (Kansas City, Greenville, Greensboro and South Carolina). He also played three seasons in Europe, including 50 points in 39 games in 2024-25 with the Tilburg Trappers (Germany). De … Continue reading
Hreschuk 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 signed defenseman Aidan Hreschuk for the 2026-27 season. Hreschuk comes to the Stingrays after signing an AHL deal with the Texas Stars last season. The 23-year-old had one assist in three games for the Stars while adding 21 points (2g-19a) in 61 games with the Idaho Steelheads. A thirrd-round selection (94th overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Hreschuk played four collegiate seasons at Boston College from 2021-25. With … Continue reading
Cara Gardner Morey named Head Coach of Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER, BC – The Vancouver Goldeneyes announced today that Cara Gardner Morey has been named Head Coach after serving as the team’s General Manager during its inaugural season. The move sees Gardner Morey return to the bench, where she spent more than a decade establishing herself as one of the most respected coaches in women’s hockey. “I’m excited to return to coaching,” said Gardner Morey. “Over the course of the offseason, I spent a lot of time reflecting and discussing what was best for our team and for me personally. Through that process, I realized how much I missed being … Continue reading
Saccoman re-signs with K-Wings
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks, announced that defenseman Collin Saccoman has signed a contract for the 2026-27 season. Saccoman scored a career-high eight goals with 14 assists and a +8 rating as team captain last season. In 2024-25, the fifth-year pro amassed a career-high in points (25) in 72 games for Kalamazoo. The 29-year-old has served as team captain over the last two seasons and has spent his entire professional career with the K-Wings, recording 87 points (27gg-60a) in 282 career games. Before turning pro, Saccoman appeared in 117 games … Continue reading
