Dima Zhilkin Named 27th Saginaw Spirit Captain

January 9, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Friday afternoon that forward Dima Zhilkin will serve as the team's 27th captain. The 17-year-old from Windsor, Ont. is in his second season in Saginaw after being selected 19th overall at the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. "Dima has worked incredibly hard and showcased everything we want out of our players since the day he arrived in Saginaw," said Drinkill. "His resilience, pro habits, and the way he carries himself all make him a natural leader. Guys want to follow him a... Full Story

Cameron Whitehead Reassigned to Henderson Silver Knights

January 9, 2026 - STATELINE, NV - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights, announced today that goaltender Cameron Whitehead has been reassigned to the Henderson Silver Knights by the Vegas Golden Knights. Whitehead has been stellar for the Knight Monsters in his time in Tahoe. In 17 appearances, Whitehead has posted a 9-6-2 record with a 2.70 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. The Vegas Golden Knights contracted goaltender has already appear... Full Story

Rush Add Ryan Kuzmich, Doug Scott from SPHL

January 9, 2026 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.)- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Friday, in an Active Life Chiropractic roster adjustment, the team has signed Ryan Kuzmich and Doug Scott ahead of their three-game series against the Indy Fuel. Both players join the Rush from the SPHL. Kuzmich, 25, is a rookie with the Knoxville Ice Bears. He leads his team with nine goals in 27 games. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound forward from Norton, Mass. played Division III hockey at the University of New England and le... Full Story

Swamp Rabbits Engage in Flurry of Transactions Ahead of Weekend

January 9, 2026 - (GREENVILLE, S.C.) - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and AHL's Ontario Reign, announced three Swamp Rabbit Moving Transactions today: Goaltender Isaiah Saville has been assigned to the Swamp Rabbits by the AHL's Ontario Reign Forward Keaton Mastrodonato has been recalled by the AHL's Ontario Reign Defenseman Lordanthony Grissom returns to the Swamp Rabbits via a claim off of waivers Saville comes back to the Swamp Rabbits after anchoring the net for the Reign over... Full Story

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