Bison Trade Chukarov to Ghost Pirates
Published on March 19, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bloomington Bison News Release
Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations Phillip Barski announced today that defenseman Ivan Chukarov has been traded to the Savannah Ghost Pirates in exchange for future considerations.
Chukarov, 30, was signed by Bloomington on February 12 after the Des Plaines began his season in the EIHL and registered one assist in eight games as a Bison.
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