NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jun 10

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs 2025: Second Round Schedule, What To Know

And then there were eight. The ECHL’s Kelly Cup Playoffs has reached the second round as we are now into the division finals. Two teams from each of the league’s four divisions will square off for a chance to be the last two team standings in their respective conferences.

Apr 30

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs 2025 To Begin April 16: How To Watch, What To Know

The 2024-25 ECHL regular season has come to a close and it's time to get the second season underway. The Kelly Cup Playoffs will begin Wednesday, April 16 as the chase for the league's top prize is down to its 16 teams for the division semifinals.

Apr 14

Beyond The Stars: 10 Depth Players In The ECHL You Should Know

Any coach will tell you that a hockey team cannot be carried just by its star players. Depth is pivotal.

Jan 8

Iowa Heartlanders Lead List Of Sneaky Good Teams, Players In ECHL To Date

Don’t look now, but the Iowa Heartlanders suddenly are a factor in the ECHL.

Nov 20, 2024

Brandon Hawkins, Michal Stinil Highlight 11 Of ECHL's Most Exciting Players

Michal Stinil leads the ECHL in scoring three weeks into the season – he leads all skaters in goals (eight) and points (14) through eight games – and it’s kind of cool to see.

Nov 6, 2024

Super 8: ECHL Goaltenders Who Could Have NHL Futures

The best part of ECHL hockey is the goaltending.

Oct 29, 2024

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

Biggest Things We Saw From The ECHL's Opening Weekend

The 2024-2025 ECHL season is off and running, and the opening weekend didn’t disappoint.

Oct 22, 2024

Who Won The ECHL Offseason? Here Are Six Teams That Fared Well

Every ECHL offseason represents a chance for a fresh start.

Oct 4, 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

From Platooning Goalies To Rest: ECHL Division Finals Off To Exciting Start

If the Kansas City Mavericks or Toledo Walleye win the Kelly Cup – and it’s fair to say they’re the favorites among the eight remaining teams – we could see something unique: A champion platooning goalies.

May 7, 2024

Everblades Vs. Solar Bears: ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs South Division Finals

The two-time defending-champion Florida Everblades will take on the Orlando Solar Bears in the South Division Finals of the 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.

May 2, 2024

Greenville Vs. Orlando ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Matchup Preview

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits will take on the Orlando Solar Bears in the first round of the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. This is the one of the two South Division semifinals. The other will feature the Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades.

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