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The Augusta Lynx Are Back

May 26, 2026 - AUGUSTA, Ga. - The ECHL's 32nd Member team, the Augusta Lynx, revealed its name and logo at a special event held Tuesday night at the Convention Center at Augusta Marriott. The Augusta Lynx identity was developed with extensive community input, including fan submissions received during a public naming process. The logo was designed by The Barn Creative and reflects elements intended to represent the Augusta market and region. The Augusta Lynx are owned by Founder and Chairman of the Tim Tebow Foundation, 2007 Heisman T... Full Story

Mavericks Defeat Komets 6-4, Take 2-1 Series Lead in Western Conference Finals

May 26, 2026 - FORT WAYNE, IN - The Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Fort Wayne Komets 6-4 on Monday night at Memorial Coliseum in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Kansas City improved to 10-1 in the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs and took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Kansas City scored five goals in the second period after trailing 1-0 entering the frame. McCallum tied the game on the power play before Crawford gave the Mavericks the lead less than two minutes later. Janicke, Carpenter, and Glynn each ad... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

May 25, 2026 - BASEBALL Pioneer League: The independent Pioneer League started its 2026 season with 12 teams in a single-table format and each team playing a 96-game schedule through September 6, 2026. The league had 12 teams last season but the Rocky Mountain Vibes (Colorado Springs), Grand Junction (CO) Jackalopes and the league-operated Colorado Springs Sky Sox, which had completed the 2025 schedule of the Northern Colorado Owlz (Windsor) who dropped out during the season, did not return. The league added two California-based expansi... Full Story

Blades Defeat Nailers, 1-0, Take 2-0 Series Lead

May 23, 2026 - ESTERO, Fla. - The Florida Everblades capitalized when it mattered most, securing a 1-0 victory over the Wheeling Nailers at Hertz Arena in front of 6,764 fans to take another step in the Eastern Conference Finals. Zach Berzolla provided the difference-maker, scoring early in the second period for what stood as the game's lone goal. The opening frame was physical from the start, with both teams finishing checks and establishing a competitive tone. Both sides traded power-play opportunities, as the Nailers received the fir... Full Story

• The Augusta Lynx Are Back - Augusta Lynx (May 26)
  
• Komets' Rally Falls Short - Fort Wayne Komets (May 26)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 26 - (May 26)
  
• ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - (May 26)
  
• Mavericks Defeat Komets 6-4, Take 2-1 Series Lead in Western Conference Finals - Kansas City Mavericks (May 26)
  
• Eastern Conference Finals this Week - Wheeling Nailers (May 26)
  
• Komets Fall 6-4 in Game 3 - Fort Wayne Komets (May 26)
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (May 25)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 25 - (May 25)
  
• Blades Defeat Nailers, 1-0, Take 2-0 Series Lead - Florida Everblades (May 23)
  
• Florida Edges Wheeling, 1-0, in Game Two - Wheeling Nailers (May 23)
  
• Komets Even Series - Fort Wayne Komets (May 23)
  
• ECHL Transactions - May 23 - (May 23)
  
• Blades Look to Keep Control of Home Ice in Game 2 - Florida Everblades (May 23)
  
• Blades Strike First with 2-1 Win - Florida Everblades (May 22)
  
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Wheeling Nailers battle the Florida Everblades
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Adirondack Thunder - Glens Falls, New York
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 Lynx * - Augusta, Georgia
New Mexico Goatheads * - Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Trenton Ironhawks * - Trenton, New Jersey

Wed., May 27	Florida at Wheeling Playoff Gm. 3	7:10 p.m.
Tue., May 26	Kansas City 4 at Fort Wayne 2 Playoff Gm. 4	Final
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• Kansas City pushes Komets to the brink in Game 4 win - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 27)
  
• Komets can't convert on chances late, fall in Game 4 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 27)
  
• Augusta Lynx hockey officially returns - Augusta Chronicle (May 27)
  
• Augusta Lynx hockey set to return in October 2027 - Augusta Chronicle (May 27)
  
• Augusta Lynx returns as the city's new hockey team - WJBF (May 27)
  
• Tim Tebow announces name of Augusta's new hockey team - Atlanta News First (May 27)
  
• Augusta Lynx announced as Augusta's Pro Hockey Team - WFXG (May 27)
  
• Augusta Lynx hockey officially returns at name and logo unveiling - Augusta Chronicle (May 27)
  
• Kansas City Mavericks split home games, then take lead in Western Conference finals on the road - Independence Examiner (May 27)
  
• Pregame blog: Kansas City Mavericks at Komets, Game 4 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 27)
  
• Augusta's new hockey team buzzes before logo, name reveal - WJBF (May 26)
  
• Wrapping up the Komets collapse in Game 3 against KC - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (May 26)
  
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