Wheeling Nailers Affiliate With Columbus Blue Jackets After Pittsburgh Penguins Split

The Wheeling Nailers did not have to wait long for a new NHL affiliate. After the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they were ending one of the longest affiliations in professional hockey, ending a 29-year relationship, Wheeling has entered into a new partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

39m ago

Fort Wayne Komets Add Former NHLer Simon Després Ahead Of 75th Anniversary Season

The Fort Wayne Komets will be celebrating 75 years of professional during the 2026-27 season and it’s pretty clear they’d like to celebrate with a bang. The K’s made a big announcement Tuesday of some key signings for their upcoming season under Ben Boudreau, who returned to the club as its head coach after departing in 2023.

1d ago

Vancouver Canucks NHL Draft 2026 Picks, Mock Draft, Outlook

The Vancouver Canucks (25-49-8) enter the 2026 NHL Draft with two first-round picks and a chance to reshape the organization after finishing with the fewest points in the Western Conference.

Jun 25

Chicago Blackhawks NHL Draft 2026 Picks, Outlook

The Chicago Blackhawks (29-39-14) enter the 2026 NHL Draft with another premium selection as the organization continues building around one of the NHL’s youngest cores. Chicago finished near the bottom of the Western Conference standings during the 2025-26 season, positioning the franchise for another top-five pick after several years focused heavily on rebuilding through the draft.

Jun 25

Calgary Flames NHL Draft 2026 Picks, Mock Draft

The Calgary Flames (34-39-9) enter the 2026 NHL Draft with two first-round selections after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2025-26 season.

Jun 25

Seattle Kraken NHL Draft 2026 Picks, Mock Draft

The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026 NHL Draft with two first-round picks and another major opportunity to add to one of the NHL’s younger prospect groups.

Jun 25

Winnipeg Jets NHL Draft 2026 Picks, Mock Draft Outlook

The Winnipeg Jets (35-35-12) enter the 2026 NHL Draft after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs and finishing seventh in the Central Division.

Jun 25

Augusta Lynx Name Returns For New ECHL Team Owned By Tim Tebow

The Augusta Lynx are back. While they might be a new franchise under new ownership, a beloved team name has reemerged as hockey returns to Augusta, Ga.

May 27

Which Teams Made The ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs In 2026?

After the long road of the regular season, 16 teams remain in the hunt for the coveted Kelly Cup in the ECHL. The playoff field has been set and after running through the gauntlet of 72 games, the path only gets harder from here.

Apr 20

Iowa Heartlanders Announce Suspension Of Operations For 2026-27 ECHL Season

It was announced Monday that the Iowa Heartlanders, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, will voluntarily suspend operations for the 2026-27 season. The club is in the midst of its fifth season in the ECHL. The decision to go on voluntary suspension was approved by the league’s board of governors.

Mar 9

Colorado Avalanche Tab Expansion New Mexico Goatheads As New ECHL Affiliate

The Colorado Avalanche will have a new ECHL affiliate starting next season and it will be the league’s newest team. The Avs announced Saturday that the expansion New Mexico Goatheads, will be the team’s new affiliate in the Premier “AA” league in North America, joining the club’s AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles within the organization.

Feb 21

FloHockey Launches Daily Reaction Show For Hockey In Milan

As the hockey world turns its attention to Milan-Cortina and NHL action temporarily slows, FloSports is making FloHockey the essential destination for nonstop hockey action in February. The company will debut an all-new daily series, Hockey Daily Reaction Show: Milan-Cortina presented by Fortune Tires, delivering fans timely analysis, reaction, and conversation while also significantly expanding its live game offerings on its FloHockey 24/7 FAST Channel available on Amazon Prime Video, Fubo, Bell Fibe TV (Canada), and YouTube.

Feb 10

ECHL Power Rankings: Kansas City Mavericks Surge Into Top Spot

The ECHL season has passed its halfway point and the picture of the contenders and pretenders for the Kelly Cup is clearing up. Teams looking to make a playoff push have to start stacking points in a real way even now with 30-plus games remaining for most teams.

Feb 2

ECHL All-Star Classic 2026 Rosters, Format, How To Watch And More

The ECHL All-Star Classic is back and taking Allen, Texas by storm as top players from across the league will showcase their talents alongside members of the Allen Americans. A pair of mixed rosters will compete in a full game as well as various skills challenges as the best of the ECHL look to put on a show.

Jan 19

ECHL All-Star Classic Roster Revealed For 2026

The Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic is rapidly approaching with the puck set to drop in Allen, Texas on Jan. 19. The league announced the players that have been selected to play in the anticipated game with mixed rosters featuring both members of the Allen Americans and the ECHL All-Star selections.

Jan 7