NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jun 10

How To Succeed In The ECHL: Some Advice For Expansion Teams

The ECHL has two expansion teams this season – the Bloomington Bison and Tahoe Knight Monsters – with another on the way in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Oct 25, 2024

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliate List 2024-2025

For the vast majority of players in the NHL, they're going to need a stop playing within the farm system of the club that either drafted or signed them. Some will get their start in the ECHL, the premier "AA" hockey circuit, while many will spends some time in the American Hockey League, the last step for most players before they realize their NHL dreams.

Sep 12, 2024

Idaho Steelheads Vs. Allen Americans ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Preview

The Idaho Steelheads will take on the Allen Americans in the first round of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. This is one of the two Mountain Division semifinals. The others will feature the Kansas City Mavericks and Tulsa Oilers.

Apr 17, 2024

ECHL 2024 Playoffs First Round Schedule And How To Watch The Kelly Cup

The 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs are here! After a grueling 72-game season, 16 teams remain in the hunt for the ECHL's top prize.

Apr 15, 2024

Walleye's Keenan, K-Wings' Vorva Among 10 Most Underrated ECHL Players

We all give a lot of love to the big scorers in the ECHL, the Brandon Hawkins and Wade Murphys of this world. And, of course, we love those big-shooting defensemen like Matt Register and Jalen Smereck. And the highlight-making goaltenders, such as Cam Johnson.

Feb 26, 2024

Handing Out Holiday Gifts In The ECHL

We’re coming up on the ECHL’s Christmas break, which is something players love, of course, but not all coaches do.

Dec 21, 2023

ECHL: 28 Players Who Aren't On NHL Or AHL Contracts That Perhaps Should Be

I’m based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and whenever I watch the ECHL’s Komets play these days, I find myself pondering this question: What the heck is Jack Dugan doing at this level?

Nov 30, 2023

Don't Panic About Any ECHL Team's Start, Not Until Dec. 15, Anyway

Unless it’s, oh, Dec. 15, it’s too early to panic about any ECHL team. That’s what I always tell people, anyway.

Nov 21, 2023

Luke Prokop, Leevi Merilainen Among 40-Plus NHL Prospects To Watch In ECHL

The ECHL, at its core, is a development league. According to the league, 72 players who donned an ECHL jersey in their career made NHL opening-night rosters this season. As the premier "AA" hockey league in North America, the ECHL can represent one of the first steps a player takes on his professional hockey journey.

Oct 25, 2023

ECHL Mountain Division Preview: Will Idaho Steelheads Repeat Historic Run?

Six Mountain Division teams spent last season chasing one – the Idaho Steelheads, who had the best regular season in the history of the ECHL, going 58-11-3 with the top-ranked offense and top-ranked defense in the 28-team league.

Oct 16, 2023

Former NFL Star Myles Jack Makes History As New ECHL Owner

A little more than six weeks ago, Myles Jack was preparing for his eighth season in the NFL in training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles. On Wednesday afternoon, however, the now former NFL linebacker was announced as the new majority owner of the Allen Americans along with his mother, LaSonjia Jack. Upon completion of their acquisition of the Americans, the Jacks became the first African-American majority owners in ECHL history.

Oct 5, 2023

ECHL Releases 2023-24 Season Schedule; Solar Bears, Everblades Play Opener

The ECHL announced on Thursday that the 2023-24 season will open on Thursday, Oct. 19 when the Orlando Solar Bears host the Florida Everblades. Opening Weekend continues with seven games on Friday, Oct. 20 and 14 games on Saturday, Oct. 21 before concluding with three games on Sunday, Oct. 22.

May 26, 2023

Allen Strong: Americans, Steelheads To Honor Victims As Series Resumes

The community of Allen, Texas is still reeling from the tragic mass shooting that took the lives of eight people and injured seven others at an outlet mall Saturday.

May 10, 2023

Allen Americans, Idaho Steelheads Game 2 Postponed

Saturday night’s previously-scheduled Kelly Cup Playoffs contest between the Allen Americans and Idaho Steelheads was postponed as a public safety precaution amid an emergency situation in Allen, Texas earlier in the day.

May 7, 2023