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December 18, 2025 - SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today that defenseman Eamon Powell has been recalled by the Charlotte Checkers.
Powell, 23, is in his second season of professional hockey and has appeared in seven games with Charlotte, recording one goal and two assists. During his time in Savannah, Powell skated in four games and tallied two assists.
Prior to turning pro, the Marcellus, N.Y., native spent five seasons at Boston College, appearing in 170 games and regi... Full Story
December 18, 2025 - SHREWSBURY, N.J. - The ECHL, in conjunction with the Allen Americans, announced on Thursday that Mike Modano will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by BFL CANADA and Sutton Special Risk.
The event takes place at 12:00 p.m. CT on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the Event Center, and will see Jeff Campbell, Jason Christie, Riley Gill and Mark Turner officially enshrined as the 18th class of the ECHL Hall f Fame.
The all-time highest s... Full Story
December 18, 2025 - Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, and AHL's Belleville Senators, opened a three-game series against the Tulsa Oilers on Wednesday night and it was the home team coming out on top 5-2 in front of a crowd just under 3,000 at CUTX Event Center.
The Americans opened the game with back-to-back goals. First, Quinn Warmuth with his third of the season and second goal in as many games to give Allen a 1-0 lead. Then, Andre Anania fired one in the net from the exact same spot as... Full Story
December 18, 2025 - BOISE, ID - The Idaho Steelheads (17-7-3-0) defeated the Rapid City Rush (11-12-2-0) 7-1 on Wednesday night at Idaho Central Arena. The Steelheads will continue their three-game set with Rapid City on Friday, and conclude the action on Saturday, with both games set for a 7:10 p.m. MST puck drop.
The Steelheads struck first at the 1:15 mark of the first period as Jaden Shields flew down the right side and ripped a wrist shot in the top right corner of the net past Rapid City netminder Connor Murphy. Just before the end of ... Full Story
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Powell Recalled by Charlotte
December 18, 2025 - SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today that defenseman Eamon Powell has been recalled by the Charlotte Checkers.
Powell, 23, is in his second season of professional hockey and has appeared in seven games with Charlotte, recording one goal and two assists. During his time in Savannah, Powell skated in four games and tallied two assists.
Prior to turning pro, the Marcellus, N.Y., native spent five seasons at Boston College, appearing in 170 games and regi... Full StoryMore ECHL stories below
Mike Modano to Serve as Keynote Speaker at 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
December 18, 2025 - SHREWSBURY, N.J. - The ECHL, in conjunction with the Allen Americans, announced on Thursday that Mike Modano will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by BFL CANADA and Sutton Special Risk.
The event takes place at 12:00 p.m. CT on Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the Event Center, and will see Jeff Campbell, Jason Christie, Riley Gill and Mark Turner officially enshrined as the 18th class of the ECHL Hall f Fame.
The all-time highest s... Full StoryAmericans Put the Oilers Away in the Third Period for a 5-2 Win
December 18, 2025 - Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, and AHL's Belleville Senators, opened a three-game series against the Tulsa Oilers on Wednesday night and it was the home team coming out on top 5-2 in front of a crowd just under 3,000 at CUTX Event Center.
The Americans opened the game with back-to-back goals. First, Quinn Warmuth with his third of the season and second goal in as many games to give Allen a 1-0 lead. Then, Andre Anania fired one in the net from the exact same spot as... Full StorySteelheads Pound Rush in 7-1 Win
December 18, 2025 - BOISE, ID - The Idaho Steelheads (17-7-3-0) defeated the Rapid City Rush (11-12-2-0) 7-1 on Wednesday night at Idaho Central Arena. The Steelheads will continue their three-game set with Rapid City on Friday, and conclude the action on Saturday, with both games set for a 7:10 p.m. MST puck drop.
The Steelheads struck first at the 1:15 mark of the first period as Jaden Shields flew down the right side and ripped a wrist shot in the top right corner of the net past Rapid City netminder Connor Murphy. Just before the end of ... Full StoryECHL News
- ECHL Transactions - December 18 - (December 18)
- Powell Recalled by Charlotte - Savannah Ghost Pirates (December 18)
- Mike Modano to Serve as Keynote Speaker at 2026 ECHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - (December 18)
- Nailers News & Notes - December 18, 2025 - Wheeling Nailers (December 18)
- Americans Put the Oilers Away in the Third Period for a 5-2 Win - Allen Americans (December 18)
- Steelheads Pound Rush in 7-1 Win - Idaho Steelheads (December 18)
- Wichita Wrangles up Six Goals in 6-3 Country Knight Victory over Knight Monsters - Tahoe Knight Monsters (December 18)
- Admirals Give up Six in Defeat against Worcester - Norfolk Admirals (December 18)
- Preview: Royals vs. Thunder, December 19th - Game 27/72 - Reading Royals (December 18)
- Johannes Nets OT Game-Winner, Royals Win Fifth-Straight at Home, Down Thunder, 2-1 - Reading Royals (December 18)
- Steelheads Thump Rush, 7-1 - Rapid City Rush (December 18)
- Bison Fall to Komets - Bloomington Bison (December 18)
- Oilers Fall to Americans for First Time this Season - Tulsa Oilers (December 18)
- Savannah Stuns in 3-2 Comeback over Gargoyles - Greensboro Gargoyles (December 18)
- Komets Get Big Road Win at Bloomington - Fort Wayne Komets (December 18)
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Allen Americans - Allen, Texas
Atlanta Gladiators - Atlanta, Georgia
Bloomington Bison - Bloomington, Illinois
Cincinnati Cyclones - Cincinnati, Ohio
Florida Everblades - Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Wayne Komets - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Greensboro Gargoyles - Greensboro, North Carolina
Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Greenville, South Carolina
Idaho Steelheads - Boise, Idaho
Indy Fuel - Indianapolis, Indiana
Iowa Heartlanders - Coralville, Iowa
Jacksonville Icemen - Jacksonville, Florida
Kalamazoo Wings - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kansas City Mavericks - Independence, Missouri
Maine Mariners - Portland, Maine
Norfolk Admirals - Norfolk, Virginia
Orlando Solar Bears - Orlando, Florida
Rapid City Rush - Rapid City, South Dakota
Reading Royals - Reading, Pennsylvania
Savannah Ghost Pirates - Savannah, Georgia
South Carolina Stingrays - North Charleston, South Carolina
Tahoe Knight Monsters - South Lake Tahoe, California
Toledo Walleye - Toledo, Ohio
Trois-Rivieres Lions - Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
Tulsa Oilers - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Utah Grizzlies - Salt Lake City, Utah
Wheeling Nailers - Wheeling, West Virginia
Wichita Thunder - Wichita, Kansas
Worcester Railers HC - Worcester, Massachusetts
Augusta * - Augusta, Georgia
New Mexico Goatheads * - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Trenton * - Trenton, New Jersey* (Expansion/Inactive)
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| Fri., Dec 19 | Adirondack at Reading | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Florida at Savannah | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Maine at Trois-Rivieres | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | South Carolina at Orlando | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Wheeling at Greensboro | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Norfolk at Worcester | 7:05 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Jacksonville at Atlanta | 7:10 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Iowa at Toledo | 7:15 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Indy at Fort Wayne | 7:35 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Kalamazoo at Bloomington | 8:00 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Utah at Kansas City | 8:05 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Tulsa at Allen | 8:10 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Rapid City at Idaho | 9:10 p.m. |
| Fri., Dec 19 | Wichita at Tahoe | 10:00 p.m. |
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ECHL Headlines
- Naples businessman expected to buy Pittsburgh Penguins in $1.7 billion deal - WINK (December 19)
- The all-time highest SW FL players drafted by MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL teams - Fort Myers News-Press (December 19)
- Cincinnati Cyclones partner with Skyline Chili, to take the ice as Cincinnati 3-Ways - WLWT (December 18)
- ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones Serve Up Another Jersey Collaboration With Skyline Chili - Sports Logos Net News (December 18)
- Wichita Wrangles Up Six Goals in 6-3 Country Knight Victory Over Knight Monsters - Tahoe Daily Tribune (December 18)
- ECHL: Adirondack Thunder hoping for holiday cheer - Troy Record (December 18)
- Norfolk Admirals fall behind early, drop series opener at Worcester - Newport News Daily Press (December 18)
- Bloomington Bison lose 4-3 as Komets dominate third period - Bloomington Pantagraph (December 18)
- Thunder's Justin Taylor honored for most ECHL games played - Glens Falls Post-Star (December 18)
- New ECHL goals leader Hoffmann, Steelheads keep streaks rolling in 7-1 win over Rapid City - Idaho Press-Tribune (December 18)
- Barski: Bison 'back on their heels' in 4-3 loss to Komets - Bloomington Pantagraph (December 18)
- Komets comeback from early deficit, beat Bloomington - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (December 18)
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