Spirit Announce Offseason Updates to Hockey Operations Department

July 26, 2024 - Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit general manager Dave Drinkill announced Friday afternoon several updates to the team's hockey operations department, including contract extensions, title changes, and a new goaltending coach. Kevin Delamarter has been added as the team's goaltending coach ahead of the 2024-2025 season. From Albion, Mich., Delamarter joins the Spirit after Rick Ice's departure for the Arizona Jr. Coyotes. "We're excited to bring Kevin on board with us," said Drinkill. "His in-depth and analytic approach will help... Full Story

Bears Ink Forward Erik Middendorf to AHL Contract

July 26, 2024 - (Hershey, PA) - The 2024 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears announced today that the club has signed forward Erik Middendorf to an AHL contract for the 2024-25 season. The announcement was made by Hershey vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer. Middendorf, 24, split time last season with the Utica Comets and the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder. While in the AHL with the Comets, Middendorf posted nine points (4g, 5a) over 24 games. He scored his first AHL goal on Jan. 27 versus Syracuse. In the ECHL ranks, the 6'1", ... Full Story

Admirals Lock up McLean for 2024-25 Season

July 26, 2024 - Norfolk, VA - The Norfolk Admirals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, announced on Friday afternoon they have signed defenseman Andrew McLean to a standard player contract for the 2024-25 season. McLean, 29, becomes the second defenseman to sign with Norfolk for the upcoming season, joining Josh McDougall. The Waterford, Michigan native makes his return to the Admirals after playing in 65 games with Norfolk last year. During the regular season, McLean totaled eight goals and 25 assists for 3... Full Story

Hat Tricks Sign Female Goaltender Mariah Fujimagari to PTO

July 26, 2024 - The Danbury Hat Tricks signed female goaltender Mariah Fujimagari to a PTO. The 30-year-old Canadian last played for AIK in Sweden's SDHL (Swedish Women's Hockey League) during the 2022-23 season. The 5-foot-11-inch netminder suited up in 14 games posting a 1-11-0 record with a 4.25 goals against average and an .877 save percentage. Fujimagari, a Markham, ON, CAN native, was on the Norfolk Admiral's roster (ECHL) last season, but did not appear in a game. Prior to the season, she was a Kalamazoo Wings camp invite and i... Full Story

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