Connor Caponi Inks Deal with Gladiators

July 28, 2026 - Duluth, GA - The Atlanta Gladiators, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals, announced on Tuesday via the team's YouTube channel that the team has signed forward Connor Caponi for the 2026-27 season. Caponi, 26, signs with the Gladiators for his second season of professional hockey and first in the ECHL. The 5'9", 180-pound forward spent the 2025-26 campaign in the Elite Ice Hockey League with the Cardiff Devils, logging 3 assists in 35 ... Full Story

Goatheads Add Russian Forward Artem Pugachev

July 28, 2026 - The New Mexico Goatheads have added international experience to their inaugural roster with the signing of forward Artem Pugachev to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Pugachev joins New Mexico after spending the past four seasons playing professionally in Russia's VHL. The 2026-27 season will mark his first time playing in North America. "Artem is a dynamic player who competes at a high pace and brings a strong two-way presence to the ice," said Head Coach Zack Stortini. "We are confident that his energetic play... Full Story

Checkers Sign Kasper Lundell

July 28, 2026 - The Charlotte Checkers announced today the team has signed forward Kasper Lundell to a one-year, two-way AHL contract. Lundell, 22, is the younger brother of Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell. The Espoo, Finland, native played last season for HIFK Helsinki of SM-liiga (the Finnish Elite League), scoring three goals and adding four assists in 38 games. Over the last three seasons, the 6-foot, 181-pound forward has skated in 101 SM-liiga games, recording 26 points (16 goals, 10 assists).... Full Story

Wichita Acquires Forward Jordan Biro from Greensboro

July 28, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, announced today that the team has acquired forward Jordan Biro from the Greensboro Gargoyles for future considerations. "Jordan has offensive upside and will add to our forward group this season," stated Head Coach Travis Clayton. "He has really good hockey IQ and is hard on pucks on the forecheck. He has some familiarity with several players on our team and I look forward to seeing his develop... Full Story

• Connor Caponi Inks Deal with Gladiators - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) July 28
  
• Goatheads Add Russian Forward Artem Pugachev - New Mexico Goatheads (ECHL) July 28
  
• Checkers Sign Kasper Lundell - Charlotte Checkers (AHL) July 28
  
• Wichita Acquires Forward Jordan Biro from Greensboro - Wichita Thunder (ECHL) July 28
  
• Anaheim Ducks Sign Sean Farrell to One-Year, Two-Way Contract - San Diego Gulls (AHL) July 28
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (FPHL) July 28
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (FPHL) July 28
  
• Vote Nugget: Voting Opens for 2025-26 ECHL Mascot of the Year - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 28
  
• Jordan Biro Traded to Wichita in Futures Deal - Greensboro Gargoyles (ECHL) July 28
  
• Royals Re-Sign Forwards Jeremy Michel, Austin Saint for 2026-27 Season - Reading Royals (ECHL) July 28
  
• Jordan Steinmetz Returns for Second Season with Steelheads - Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) July 28
  
• Hershey Bears Name Athletic Training Staff for 2026-27 Season - Hershey Bears (AHL) July 28
  
• Ice Flyers Re-Sign Defenseman Samson Mouland for 2026-27 Season - Pensacola Ice Flyers (SPHL) July 28
  
• Komets Expand Roster by Two - Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) July 28
  
• Florida Agrees to Terms with Forward Isaac Nurse - Florida Everblades (ECHL) July 28
  
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