Silver Knights Sign Forward Jett Jones

July 20, 2026 - HENDERSON - Henderson Silver Knights General Manager Tim Speltz announced today, July 20, that the Silver Knights have signed forward Jett Jones to a one-year AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Jones, 23, rejoins the Silver Knights, whom he played with for parts of two seasons from 2023-25. The Olds, Alberta native spent the 2025-26 season with the ECHL's Florida Everblades, helping the Everblades to a Kelly Cup championship. Jones totaled six goals and 24 points in 55 ECHL games last season, as well as seven points in ... Full Story

Bears Add Pair of Defensemen for 2026-27 Season

July 20, 2026 - (Hershey, PA) - The Hershey Bears announced today the signings of defensemen Jérémie Biakabutuka and Rhett Parsons to American Hockey League contracts for the 2026-27 season. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. Biakabutuka, 24, collected 23 points (4g, 19a) in 43 games last season with the ECHL's Tulsa Oilers to lead Tulsa's defensemen in scoring. The 6'4", 203-pound defender has registered one assist in 16 career AHL games with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Spr... Full Story

Théo Gueurif Joins the Lions

July 20, 2026 - The Trois-Rivières Lions (affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) have signed French forward Théo Gueurif for the 2026-27 season. At 24 years old, Gueurif will cross the Atlantic for the first time to continue his career in North America. It will also mark his first full professional season outside his native France. A native of Saint-Martin-d'Hères, near Grenoble, the 5-foot-11 forward spent the past two seasons with Brûleurs de Loups de Grenoble of the Ligue Magnus, France's top professional hockey l... Full Story

Roanoke Signs Rookie Brockman for the 2026-2027 Season

July 20, 2026 - ROANOKE, VA - The Rail Yard Dawgs announced on Monday that forward Jacob Brockman has signed a contract for the 2026-2027 season. The El Segundo, California played four years of collegiate hockey at Aurora University (NCAA- DIII). The 25-year-old tallied 29 goals, 45 assists and 64 penalty minutes throughout his four years. Brockman was also named to the NCHA All-Academic Team for the 2025-2026 season. Prior to his collegiate career Brockman spent one season in the NAHL with the Maryland Black Bears, notching 12 goals,... Full Story

• Silver Knights Sign Forward Jett Jones - Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) July 20
• Bears Add Pair of Defensemen for 2026-27 Season - Hershey Bears (AHL) July 20
• Théo Gueurif Joins the Lions - Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL) July 20
• Roanoke Signs Rookie Brockman for the 2026-2027 Season - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (SPHL) July 20
• Jacob Doty Re-Signs with Ontario Reign for 2026-27 Season - Ontario Reign (AHL) July 20
• Anaheim Ducks Name Dave Manson Head Coach of San Diego Gulls - San Diego Gulls (AHL) July 20
• Havoc Announce Alger's Return - Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) July 20
• Ice Bears Ink Experienced Forward in Malik Johnson - Knoxville Ice Bears (SPHL) July 20
• Florida Signs Forward Carson Gicewicz - Florida Everblades (ECHL) July 20
• Solar Bears Welcome Rookie Defenseman Colton Kammerer - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) July 20
• Nailers Name Nate DiCasmirro as Head Coach - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) July 20
• South Carolina Stingrays and MUSC Health Announce Extension of Partnership - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) July 20
• Icemen Name Jason Ruff as Broadcast & Communications Coordinator - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) July 20
• Admirals Sign Two to AHL Deals - Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) July 20
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