Costantini & Savage Return Fron AHL Rcohester

December 16, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester Americans announced today that forwards Redmond Savage and Matteo Costantini have returned to the Icemen from AHL Rochester. Redmond "Red" Savage, 22, returns to the Icemen from Rochester where he has totaled two points (1g, 1a) in five games played this season. The 5-11, 185-pound rookie forward, has four points in ten games with the Icemen this season, including an overtime-winning goal in his professiona... Full Story

Rush Trade Mike Van Unen to Indy

December 16, 2025 - (RAPID CITY, S.D.) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames, announced Tuesday, in an Active Life Chiropractic Roster Adjustment, the Rush have traded defenseman Mike Van Unen to the Indy Fuel in exchange for future considerations. Van Unen, 26, signed with Rapid City over the summer. He played four games with the Rush and picked up one assist. The Kamloops, B.C. native last played on November 14th at Indy. This is his second full pro season, having spent time in Allen and Adirondack. ... Full Story

Griffin Ness Traded to Kalamazoo to Complete Luc Salem Deal

December 16, 2025 - Salt Lake City, Utah - Forward Griffin Ness was dealt to the Kalamazoo Wings to complete a future considerations trade when the Utah Grizzlies acquired Luc Salem on August 19, 2025. Ness has 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) in 24 games with Utah this season. In 38 total games with the Grizzlies Ness had 9 goals and 16 assists. Salem has appeared in 22 games for Utah this season and has 1 goal and 4 assists. Ness and Salem are both in their second full seasons as professionals. The Grizzlies next homestand is a two-gam... Full Story

St. Louis Blues Assign F Hugh McGing to T-Birds

December 16, 2025 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the Blues have assigned forward Hugh McGing to their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. McGing, 27, dressed in three games for the Blues during his recall, recording his first NHL goal on Dec. 11 at Nashville and adding an assist on Dec. 15 on home ice against the Predators. The Chicago, Ill. native has also appeared in 18 games with the Thunderbirds this season, recording six points (four goals... Full Story

• Costantini & Savage Return Fron AHL Rcohester - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) December 16
  
• ECHL Transactions - December 16 - (ECHL) December 16
  
• Rush Trade Mike Van Unen to Indy - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) December 16
  
• Griffin Ness Traded to Kalamazoo to Complete Luc Salem Deal - Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) December 16
  
• Swamp Rabbits Swap with AHL Affiliate - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) December 16
  
• Reading Jr. Royals Hoist 6-1 Combined Record, in December 13-14 DVHL Slate - Reading Royals (ECHL) December 16
  
• St. Louis Blues Assign F Hugh McGing to T-Birds - Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) December 16
  
• Phantoms Weekly - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) December 16
  
• K-Wings Acquire Forward Griffin Ness from Grizzlies - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) December 16
  
• Cavallin Recalled to Providence, Girard Signed - Maine Mariners (ECHL) December 16
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (AHL) December 16
  
• South Carolina's Wilkins Named Inglasco/ECHL Player of the Week - (ECHL) December 16
  
• Wilkins Named Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) December 16
  
• Cohen Called up to ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears - Macon Mayhem (SPHL) December 16
  
• Solar Bears Sign Forward Alex Cohen - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) December 16
  
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• Mariners' Luke Cavallin promoted to AHL, replaced by former UNE goalie Billy Girard - ECHL Portland Press Herald (December 16)
  
• San Jose Sharks' Will Smith out indefinitely, Philipp Kurashev week-to-week - AHL San Jose Mercury News (December 16)
  
• Donnybrook with Marlies leaves Rocket low on fuel for road trip - AHL Montreal Gazette (December 16)
  
• Flames power rankings: Hot Nazem Kadri raises trade debate - AHL Calgary Sun (December 16)
  
• Blues claim Jonatan Berggren off waivers from Red Wings - AHL MLive (December 16)
  
• Cowan: Canadiens showed against Oilers the kind of team they can be - AHL Montreal Gazette (December 16)
  
• How Grand Rapids Griffins are making AHL history - AHL MLive (December 16)
  
• Blue Cross Arena makes new clear bag policy - AHL NewsBreak - Rochester (December 16)
  
• 'It's super exciting for us': Davis and Rush teammates deliver teddy bears to Monument Health - ECHL Rapid City Journal (December 16)
  
• Coachella Valley Firebirds to host annual Teddy Bear Toss Night' on Friday - AHL KESQ (December 16)
  
• Rapid City Rush show improvement from last season in the first 24 games - ECHL KOTA (December 16)
  
• Rapid City Rush deliver stuffed animals to pediatric unit - ECHL KOTA (December 16)
  
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