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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

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

Don't Panic About Any ECHL Team's Start, Not Until Dec. 15, Anyway
Don't Panic About Any ECHL Team's Start, Not Until Dec. 15, Anyway
Like The Rest Of Pro Hockey, ECHL Getting Younger

ECHL teams are only allowed to dress four veterans in games, a rule that used to seem incredibly important. But as the ECHL has evolved into a younger, faster developmental circuit for the NHL, the veteran limit has become increasingly inconsequential.

Nov 7

Like The Rest Of Pro Hockey, ECHL Getting Younger
Like The Rest Of Pro Hockey, ECHL Getting Younger
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

Luke Prokop, Leevi Merilainen Among 40-Plus NHL Prospects To Watch In ECHL
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Luke Prokop, Leevi Merilainen Among 40-Plus NHL Prospects To Watch In ECHL
ECHL South Division Preview: Florida Everblades Seek Elusive Three-Peat

The South Division has become the ECHL’s strongest division. That much was proved last season and signs are pointing to it continuing this season.

Oct 12

ECHL South Division Preview: Florida Everblades Seek Elusive Three-Peat
ECHL South Division Preview: Florida Everblades Seek Elusive Three-Peat
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

ECHL Releases 2023-24 Season Schedule; Solar Bears, Everblades Play Opener
ECHL Releases 2023-24 Season Schedule; Solar Bears, Everblades Play Opener
All-ECHL First & Second Teams Announced

The ECHL on Thursday announced its All-ECHL First and Second Teams for 2022-23 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media, who were asked to select a goaltender, two defensemen and three forwards.

Apr 13

All-ECHL First & Second Teams Announced
All-ECHL First & Second Teams Announced
ECHL Playoff Primer: The Final Week Of The Regular Season Is Here

The final week of the ECHL regular season is upon us, and so is the FloHockey playoff primer, with one last look at the key races still left to unfold across the league.

Apr 12

ECHL Playoff Primer: The Final Week Of The Regular Season Is Here
ECHL Playoff Primer: The Final Week Of The Regular Season Is Here
ECHL Playoff Primer: Two Weeks Remain In 2023 Regular Season

With the ECHL regular season winding down to its final two weeks, the FloHockey playoff primer is back.

Apr 4

ECHL Playoff Primer: Two Weeks Remain In 2023 Regular Season
ECHL Playoff Primer: Two Weeks Remain In 2023 Regular Season
ECHL Playoff Picture Becoming Clearer As 2023 Season Winds Down

As the ECHL regular season winds down to the final three weeks, it’s as good of a time as ever to examine the playoff races in each division and which games you’ll want to make sure to check out on FloHockey.

Mar 29

ECHL Playoff Picture Becoming Clearer As 2023 Season Winds Down
ECHL Playoff Picture Becoming Clearer As 2023 Season Winds Down
Veteran Matt Register Has Been A Key To Success For Idaho Steelheads

How well are things going for the Idaho Steelheads?

Mar 13

Veteran Matt Register Has Been A Key To Success For Idaho Steelheads
Veteran Matt Register Has Been A Key To Success For Idaho Steelheads
NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jan 20

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown
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NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown
Coast To Coast: Moving Up And Moving Forward

Coast To Coast is FloHockey’s monthly, cohesive news on North American hockey and livestreaming partnerships.

Jan 14

Coast To Coast: Moving Up And Moving Forward
Coast To Coast: Moving Up And Moving Forward
Rosters Set For 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

The ECHL on Wednesday announced the rosters for the 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Optima Health and Sentara Healthcare, which will take place Jan. 16 at Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dec 29, 2022

Rosters Set For 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic
Rosters Set For 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic
Solar Bears' Hunter Fejes To Play First Game Following Cancer Battle

The word "warrior" gets thrown around an awful lot when describing hockey players, perhaps too liberally sometimes. After what Orlando Solar Bears forward Hunter Fejes just endured for the last several months, the title fits perfectly.

Dec 22, 2022

Solar Bears' Hunter Fejes To Play First Game Following Cancer Battle
Solar Bears' Hunter Fejes To Play First Game Following Cancer Battle