Bison Ink First Defenseman for 2025-26

July 30, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison Head Coach, Phillip Barski, announced today that the team has signed defenseman Riku Ishida to an ECHL standard player contract. Ishida, 25, tallied 31 points (5g, 26a) in 36 games last season in the Alps Hockey League. He led his team in assists and led the team's defensemen in points. Ishida also competed in two games in the Italian Hockey League posting three assists. The Hokkaido, Japan native has competed internationally for the Japan Men's Ice Hockey National Team. Last seaso... Full Story

Cyclones Sign Forward Justin Portillo for 2025-26 Season

July 30, 2025 - CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, today announced that the organization has signed forward Justin Portillo ahead of the 2025-26 season. Portillo's signing marks the third of the offseason for the Cyclones. Portillo, 33, brings a wealth of tenacity and grit to the lineup for the Cyclones. Known for his hard-hitting style of play, Portillo adds size and physicality to the roster. Originally acquired via loan from the Athens Rock Lobsters of the FPHL, the Toledo, Ohio nat... Full Story

Thunderbirds Sign Forward Ryan Glazer to PTO

July 30, 2025 - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Carolina Thunderbirds, proud members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), have signed forward Ryan Glazer to a professional tryout contract (PTO) ahead of the 2025-2026 season. Ryan Glazer, 23, Forward, of Montréal, Québec, joins the Thunderbirds following three seasons at SUNY Morrisville (NCAA DIII, Morrisville, New York). He appeared in fifty-three games during his collegiate career with the Mustangs. Glazer scored nine goals and recorded twelve assists for twenty-one total... Full Story

Procopio Commits to Fifth Season with the Havoc

July 30, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Huntsville Havoc re-sign 6'2″ Captain, Dom Procopio. "We're very excited to have Dom back leading the way," said Assistant Coach Piacentini. "His experience and presence on the ice and in the locker room have been a key part of our team. He's someone the guys look up to and we can't wait to see him continue to lead this season!" At 28, Procopio enters his third straight season as team captain. After playing in 52 of 56 games last year and tallying 14 assists, Dom returns to the lineu... Full Story

• Bison Ink First Defenseman for 2025-26 - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) July 30
  
• Cyclones Sign Forward Justin Portillo for 2025-26 Season - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) July 30
  
• Thunderbirds Sign Forward Ryan Glazer to PTO - Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL) July 30
  
• Procopio Commits to Fifth Season with the Havoc - Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) July 30
  
• Reign Sign Hermosa Beach Native Mattias Sholl - Ontario Reign (AHL) July 30
  
• Logan Nelson Becomes First Player in Greensboro Gargoyles History - Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL) July 30
  
• Worcester Railers HC Re-Sign Matt Demelis for 2025-26 Season - Worcester Railers HC (ECHL) July 30
  
• Florida Agrees to Terms with Forward Oliver Cooper - Florida Everblades (ECHL) July 30
  
• IceCats Announce Triple Broadcast Outlets - Pee Dee IceCats (FPHL) July 30
  
• Ando Re-Signs on the Coast - Biloxi Breakers (FPHL) July 30
  
• Prowlers Re-Sign James for Second Season - Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL) July 30
  
• Team Captain Tyler Bird Returns for Seventh Season with Orlando Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) July 30
  
• Raphaël Lessard to Once Again Sport the Lions' Colors - Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL) July 30
  
• Fuel Re-Sign Defenseman Chris Cameron - Indy Fuel (ECHL) July 30
  
• Wranglers Announce New Additions to Staff - Calgary Wranglers (AHL) July 30
  
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• Ontario Reign sign ex-Junior King goalie Mattias Sholl - AHL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (July 31)
  
• Belleville Sports Hall of Fame honouring five hometown heroes - AHL Belleville Intelligencer (July 30)
  
• Jets extend defenceman Dylan Samberg for three years - AHL CJOB (July 30)
  
• Adirondack Thunder sign defenseman Jimmy Dowd Jr. - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star (July 30)
  
• Komets keep Blake Murray, bring Brandon McNally back to US - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 30)
  
• Zayne Parekh out for remainder of World Junior Summer Showcase - AHL Calgary Sun (July 30)
  
• Walleye bring young forward Ambrosio back into the fold - ECHL Toledo Blade (July 30)
  
• Port Huron Prowlers minor league hockey changes owners - FPHL Port Huron Times Herald (July 30)
  
• Mavericks bring back team captain David Cotton - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 30)
  
• Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Isak Walther - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 30)
  
• AHL Notes: Toporowski, Perets, Hookey - AHL Pro Hockey Rumors (July 29)
  
• Komets 2025 offseason moves, signings and trades tracker - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 29)
  
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