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Lopina Returned to Savannah

January 6, 2026 - SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Ghost Pirates announced Wednesday that forward Josh Lopina has been returned to the club following a professional tryout (PTO) with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs. Lopina, 24, is in his fifth professional season and first with Savannah. He has appeared in eight games this season, recording two goals and two assists. The Minooka, Illinois native has skated in 227 career professional games, including 219 in the American Hockey League, totaling 23 goals and 26 assists. Prior to turning pro, Lopina... Full Story

Canucks (AHL) Recall Forward Zach Okabe

January 6, 2026 - KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, announced Tuesday that the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) have recalled the loan of second-year forward Zach Okabe from Kalamazoo. Okabe, 25, is a 5-foot 9-inch, 170-pound, Okotoks, Alberta native with 21 points (7g-14a) in 24 games played this season. Last season, Okabe led all K-Wings in points scored (41) as a rookie (19g-22a) in 72 games for the K-Wings. The forward made his professional debut with Cleveland (AHL) du... Full Story

Lions Salute Andrew Coxhead's Journey as he Heads to Europe

January 6, 2026 - The Trois-Rivières Lions, affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, announced on Tuesday that forward Andrew Coxhead has decided to continue his professional career in Europe. Joining the Lions during the past season, Coxhead quickly adapted to the group and made an immediate impact. In more than 30 games with the Lions, the Bedford, Nova Scotia native recorded eight points during the regular season. The 25-year-old forward was also part of the Lions lineup that made franchise history by capturing the Kelly Cup, scorin... Full Story

Knight Monsters Defenseman Samuel Mayer Recalled to AHL Henderson

January 6, 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 defenseman Samuel Mayer has been recalled to the Henderson Silver Knights. Mayer, from L'Orignal, Ontario, has appeared in 32 games for the Knight Monsters this season, totaling 18 points. His eight goals this season are the most in the ECHL amongst defensemen. Mayer skated in three games for Tahoe last season, where he didn't find the score sheet, but amassed 21... Full Story

• ECHL Transactions - January 6 - (January 6)
  
• Lopina Returned to Savannah - Savannah Ghost Pirates (January 6)
  
• Canucks (AHL) Recall Forward Zach Okabe - Kalamazoo Wings (January 6)
  
• Lions Salute Andrew Coxhead's Journey as he Heads to Europe - Trois-Rivieres Lions (January 6)
  
• Idaho Steelheads Weekly - Week 13 - Idaho Steelheads (January 6)
  
• Knight Monsters Defenseman Samuel Mayer Recalled to AHL Henderson - Tahoe Knight Monsters (January 6)
  
• Casey Bailey Named Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for December 28-January 4 - Tahoe Knight Monsters (January 6)
  
• Mariners Acquire Zach Jordan from Fort Wayne - Maine Mariners (January 6)
  
• Tahoe's Bailey Named Inglasco/ECHL Player of the Week - (January 6)
  
• Initial Driver Lineup Announced for 4th Annual "NASCAR Night" - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (January 6)
  
• Toledo's Hawkins Named Warrior Hockey/ECHL Player of the Month - (January 6)
  
• Brandon Hawkins Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Player of the Month for December - Toledo Walleye (January 6)
  
• Inside the Swamp: December 29 - January 4 - Florida Everblades (January 6)
  
• Swamp Rabbits Sweep Brief Road Swing, Blast Orlando 5-1 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (January 5)
  
• 174 Penalty Minutes and a Goalie Fight in Charleston - Greensboro Gargoyles (January 5)
  
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Wed., Jan 7	Kalamazoo at Bloomington	8:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan 7	Tulsa at Kansas City	8:05 p.m.
Wed., Jan 7	Wichita at Allen	8:10 p.m.
Wed., Jan 7	Greensboro at Idaho	9:10 p.m.
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• Komets trade Jordan to Maine, bring back McCallum - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (January 7)
  
• Mariners acquire forward Zach Jordan from Fort Wayne - Portland Press Herald (January 6)
  
• ECHL: Thunder eyeing sixth straight win - Troy Record (January 6)
  
• Rapid City Rush provide update for previous postponed games amid the player strike - KOTA (January 6)
  
• Mavericks, city of Independence and Cable Dahmer Arena manager working on extending the team's lease - Independence Examiner (January 6)
  
• Mavericks sweep weekend, vault into first place in ECHL Mountain Division - Independence Examiner (January 6)
  
• Gladiators Goalie T.J. Semptimphelter Earns ECHL Honor - Gwinnett Daily Post (January 5)
  
• Bison ready for home reset against rival K-Wings - Bloomington Pantagraph (January 5)
  
• No changes in attitudes as Tahoe wins thriller on opening night of Margaritaville Weekend - Tahoe Daily Tribune (January 5)
  
• Come Monday, it'll be alright: Allen defeats Tahoe 5-1 in Margaritaville Weekend finale - Tahoe Daily Tribune (January 5)
  
• Wheeling's goat takes down Bison - Martins Ferry Times Leader (January 5)
  
• SC Stingrays get past Greensboro Gargoyles in ECHL hockey - Charleston Post and Courier (January 5)
  
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