Brockway Back for Second Season

June 22, 2025 - The Port Huron Prowlers have announced another returner on the blue line for the 2025-26 season, Ben Brockway. This past season was his first in professional hockey. The 24-year-old got into 32 games as a rookie and put up five points with 75 penalty minutes. He also added an assist and a pair of fights in five playoff games. "We are excited to have Brockway back for the 2025-26 season, he was a big priority for us this summer," said Prowlers assistant general manager Alex Johnson. "He's one of the best guys you'll mee... Full Story

Jesse Puljujarvi's Overtime Goal Keeps Checkers Alive in Game 5

June 22, 2025 - Another clutch goal from Jesse Puljujarvi lifted the Checkers to an overtime win in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals - extending the series and sending it back to the Queen City for the remainder. The two sides traded blows throughout the first 40 minutes of play. The Checkers secured two leads along the way but the Canucks kept coming up with responses - Ben Steeves opened the scoring by finishing off a feed from Jack Devine late in the first but the Canucks struck on a power play just over three minutes later, then Brett... Full Story

Checkers Force Game 6 of Finals in Charlotte

June 22, 2025 - ABBOTSFORD, BC- Another clutch goal from Jesse Puljujarvi lifted the Checkers to an overtime win in Game 5 of the Calder Cup Finals - extending the series and sending it back to the Queen City for the remainder. The two sides traded blows throughout the first 40 minutes of play. The Checkers secured two leads along the way but the Canucks kept coming up with responses - Ben Steeves opened the scoring by finishing off a feed from Jack Devine late in the first but the Canucks struck on a power play just over three minutes l... Full Story

Icemen Acquire Leibold and Orzeck from Reading

June 21, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester Americans announced today that the team has acquired the ECHL contract rights to forward Ryan Leibold and defenseman Nolan Orzeck from the Reading Royals to complete the future considerations terms of two separate trades made by the Icemen during the regular season. During the 2024-25 season, the Icemen made two separate trades with the Royals sending defensemen Robert Calisti and Mackenzie Dwyer to Reading. ... Full Story

• Brockway Back for Second Season - Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL) June 22
• Checkers Beat Canucks 4-3 in OT, Forcing Game 6 in Charlotte - Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) June 22
• Jesse Puljujarvi's Overtime Goal Keeps Checkers Alive in Game 5 - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) June 22
• Checkers Force Game 6 of Finals in Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) June 22
• Icemen Acquire Leibold and Orzeck from Reading - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) June 21
• 2025 NHL Draft Profile: Diego Buttazzoni - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) June 21
• Robert Morris Commit Tristen Trevino Signs with Erie Otters - Erie Otters (OHL) June 21
• Ottawa Charge Sign Norwegian Defender Emma Bergesen - Ottawa Charge (PWHL) June 21
• Eagles Invite Five Free Agents to Training Camp - Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL) June 21
• Savannah Norcross Returns to New York Signing One-Year Contract - New York Sirens (PWHL) June 21
• Calgary Wranglers Announce Brett Sutter as Head Coach - Calgary Wranglers (AHL) June 20
• Cristall, Catton Honored as CHL Announces 2024-25 All-Star Teams Presented by CCM - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) June 20
• Stars Prepare for 2025 NHL Draft - Lincoln Stars (USHL) June 20
• Fleet Sign Forward Laura Kluge - Boston Fleet (PWHL) June 20
• Oilers Add Defenseman Pito Walton with Completion of Futures Deals - Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) June 20
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