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Last Week around the Leagues

OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
February 24, 2026 - This past week the the New Mexico Goatheads became the ECHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, Tacoma Stars Danny Waltman became the third goalie in Major Arena Soccer League history to record 2,000 saves, and Major League Volleyball announced the Comerica Center, home of the Dallas Pulse, will host the 2026 MLV Championship.
Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, American Hockey League, Western Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Major Arena Soccer League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer League Champ... Full StoryMore from the ECHL
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Warriors Take Down Red Hot Icewolves, Snap Losing Skid
February 23, 2026 - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The Oklahoma Warriors came from behind and defeated the New Mexico IceWolves 3-1 at the Blazers Ice Centre on Monday night.
New Mexico, who had won their last five games, got the scoring started almost immediately with a goal just seven seconds in to the game. However, after the goal, there was little action through the next 39 minutes as neither team could score and both managed just eleven shots combined. Entering the 3rd period, Oklahoma scored their first of the game with a shorthanded goal from M... Full StoryMore from the North American Hockey League
Wranglers' Strömgren Named AHL Player of the Week
February 23, 2026 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League announced today that Calgary Wranglers forward William Strömgren has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 22, 2026.
Strömgren recorded six points and a plus-6 rating in three contests last week as the Wranglers ended an 11-game road winless streak by picking up three straight victories away from home.
After being held off the scoresheet in a 3-2 shootout win at Manitoba last Monday afternoon, Strömg... Full StoryMore from the American Hockey League
Wolves Acquire Inlow in Exchange for Klinck
February 23, 2026 - By request of the player, The Watertown Wolves have traded Steven Klinck to the Topeka Scarecrows. The Watertown Wolves organization would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Steven Klinck for the heart, grit, and passion he brought to the ice every single night - every shift, every battle, every moment in a Wolves sweater.
Your work ethic, dedication, and commitment to the pack never went unnoticed. You represented this city and this organization with pride, and your presence in the locker room and on the ice will tr... Full StoryMore from the Federal Prospects Hockey League
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- Last Week around the Leagues - (ECHL) February 24
- Warriors Take Down Red Hot Icewolves, Snap Losing Skid - Oklahoma Warriors (NAHL) February 23
- Ice Wolves Fall at Oklahoma - New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) February 23
- Preview: Americans vs Royals - February 24, 2026 - Tri-City Americans (WHL) February 23
- Week Preview: Broncos Face Historic First and Crucial Road Tests in Busy Four-Game Week - Swift Current Broncos (WHL) February 23
- Crewe Schimnowski Earns Top Accolades from Manitoba AAA U18 - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) February 23
- Wranglers' Strömgren Named AHL Player of the Week - Calgary Wranglers (AHL) February 23
- Hook, Line, and Sinker - Calgary Wranglers (AHL) February 23
- Royals' Host Annual Pink in the Rink Game February 28th - Victoria Royals (WHL) February 23
- Phantoms Weekly - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) February 23
- Wolves Acquire Inlow in Exchange for Klinck - Watertown Wolves (FPHL) February 23
- ECHL Transactions - February 23 - (ECHL) February 23
- Bye Bye Birdy - Calgary Wranglers (AHL) February 23
- Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (ECHL) February 23
- Hafele Delivers Big on the Road for the Gamblers - Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) February 23
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- ECHL: Thunder acquire Helland from Rapid City - ECHL Troy Record (February 23)
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