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Two-Sport College Athlete Jake Ratzlaff Signs with Rush

September 18, 2025 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced on Thursday the club has signed Jake Ratzlaff for the 2025-26 season. Ratzlaff, 23, joins the Rush and turns pro after having lived a collegiate career not many athletes get to experience: competing at the Division I level in two different sports. "I am super excited and blessed for the opportunity to be a part of the Rapid City Rush organization," said Ratzlaff. "I'm looking forward to competing every day and winning ... Full Story

Nailers Acquire Trevor LeDonne from Allen

September 18, 2025 - WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a trade, which takes effect immediately. Wheeling has received defenseman Trevor LeDonne from the Allen Americans in exchange for future considerations. LeDonne, 25, made his professional debut with the Americans in March, following the conclusion of his collegiate playing career. Trevor appeared in 15 games with Allen and registered one goal, three assists, four points, and eight penalty minutes. His first career point ca... Full Story

Solar Bears Agree to Terms with Defenseman J.C. Brassard

September 18, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today the signing of defenseman J.C. Brassard to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Brassard, 29, returned to the ECHL last season to play with the Allen Americans after a three-year tenure overseas. The Scituate, Mass. native led the Americans in points (23) and assists (18) among defensemen and finished third on the team with 135 shots on goal. Brassard has appeared in 183 ECHL games over five seasons with South Caroli... Full Story

Swamp Rabbits Sign Veteran D-Man David Drake

September 18, 2025 - (GREENVILLE, S.C.) - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, announced today via a Swamp Rabbit Moving Transaction that the team has signed veteran defenseman David Drake to the 2025-26 roster. Drake comes to the Swamp Rabbits after spending the last four seasons in the ECHL with the Wheeling Nailers. The 6'5", 216-pound defenseman factored in 65 games in West Virginia last season, logging 14 assists and a +5 rating. He later appeared in all five Kelly Cup Playoff games for the N... Full Story

• Two-Sport College Athlete Jake Ratzlaff Signs with Rush - Rapid City Rush (September 18)
  
• Isaac Basinger Named Broadcaster and Manager of Media Relations - Savannah Ghost Pirates (September 18)
  
• Nailers Acquire Trevor LeDonne from Allen - Wheeling Nailers (September 18)
  
• Solar Bears Agree to Terms with Defenseman J.C. Brassard - Orlando Solar Bears (September 18)
  
• ECHL Names Terreri as Manager of Officiating Operations - (September 18)
  
• Opening Night Single-Game Tickets on Sale - Bloomington Bison (September 18)
  
• Swamp Rabbits Sign Veteran D-Man David Drake - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (September 18)
  
• Bison Sign Chongmin Lee - Bloomington Bison (September 17)
  
• Walleye, Steelheads Exchange Skaters in Trade - Toledo Walleye (September 17)
  
• Steelheads Acquire Defenseman Matt Anderson in Trade from Toledo Walleye - Idaho Steelheads (September 17)
  
• Thunder Add NCAA Champion Christophe Fillion - Adirondack Thunder (September 17)
  
• Cyclones Sign Forward Owen Cole Ahead of 2025-26 Season - Cincinnati Cyclones (September 17)
  
• K-Wings Sign Defenseman Powell Connor to 2025-26 Roster - Kalamazoo Wings (September 17)
  
• Stingrays Announce Training Camp Schedule for 2025 - South Carolina Stingrays (September 17)
  
• Icemen Bring on Defenseman Jaden Condotta - Jacksonville Icemen (September 17)
  
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• Walleye acquire forward Smirnov in exchanged for defenseman Anderson - Toledo Blade (September 18)
  
• Wheeling Nailers unveil new alternate jersey - Martins Ferry Times Leader (September 18)
  
• Bison announce return of star forward Chongmin Lee - Bloomington Pantagraph (September 18)
  
• Adirondack Thunder sign forward Christophe Fillion - Glens Falls Post-Star (September 18)
  
• Trois-Rivires Lions Roar Into Fifth ECHL Season With New Look - Sports Logos Net News (September 17)
  
• Leading Scorer Cody Sylvester Returns to Atlanta Gladiators - Gwinnett Daily Post (September 17)
  
• Bison announce roster, staff moves before Wednesday's fan open house - Bloomington Pantagraph (September 16)
  
• Allen Americans forward Orca Wiesblatt dies at 25, team announces - Dallas Morning News (September 16)
  
• Worcester Railers acquire Shrewsbury's T.J. Walsh in three-team deal - Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 16)
  
• Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Carson Denomie - Gwinnett Daily Post (September 16)
  
• Allen Americans player Orca Wiesblatt dies in car accident - Allen American (September 16)
  
• WATCH: Florida Everblades make national appearance on ABC telecast - Naples Daily News (September 15)
  
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