New Teams, Top Goalie Prospects And Milestone Anniversary Highlight ECHL Season Preview

The hockey season is about to really be in full swing this week after the start of the ECHL season. After weeks of training camp and preparations, the league is set to hold its opening night Friday with a slate of eight games as part of a weekend schedule that will feature 27 total games including 14 on Saturday night.

Oct 13

How To Watch Ottawa Senators Prospects In 2026-27

Ottawa Senators fans can follow the organization's professional pipeline by watching the Belleville Senators and Allen Americans on FloHockey throughout the 2026-27 season.

Sep 28

How To Watch Tulsa Oilers In 2026-27 And Why Ducks Fans Should Watch

The Tulsa Oilers enter the 2026-27 ECHL season as another professional level in the Anaheim Ducks' development structure. Tulsa is affiliated with Anaheim and the AHL's San Diego Gulls, creating an Anaheim Ducks → San Diego Gulls → Tulsa Oilers pathway for organizational movement.

Sep 26

How To Watch Anaheim Ducks Prospects

Anaheim Ducks fans can follow the organization's young talent throughout the 2026-27 season by watching the team's AHL and ECHL affiliates on FloHockey.

Sep 26

How To Watch Allen Americans In 2026-27 And Why Senators Fans Should Watch

The Allen Americans enter the 2026-27 season as the ECHL affiliate in the Ottawa Senators' development structure, giving Ottawa fans another professional team to track beyond the AHL's Belleville Senators. The verified organizational connection runs from Ottawa to Belleville to Allen.

Sep 25

How To Watch San Jose Sharks Prospects In 2026-27

San Jose Sharks fans can follow the organization's professional pipeline by watching the San Jose Barracuda and Wichita Thunder on FloHockey throughout the 2026-27 season.

Sep 25

NHL Affiliate Map: What Anaheim Ducks Fans Need To Know

The Anaheim Ducks' player-development system extends beyond the NHL roster, with prospects developing throughout the AHL and ECHL before earning opportunities in Anaheim.

Sep 18

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 Power Rankings: Wheeling Nailers Take Top Spot In Season's First List

We are officially one month into the ECHL season and almost every team in the league has played at least 10 games. It is starting to create a picture as top teams surge and those foundering still have to feel like there is time to turn things around.

Nov 19, 2025

Goalies To Watch As The 2025-26 ECHL Season Begins

A fresh ECHL season is upon us, and with that, it’s time to talk about everybody’s favorite topic: goalies, and which ones to make sure you're watching this year.

Oct 17, 2025

Meet The Anaheim Ducks ECHL Affiliate, The Tulsa Oilers

The Tulsa Oilers are the ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, and similarly to the AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls, are still in the hunt for their first Kelly Cup title.

Oct 3, 2025

Meet The Minnesota Wild ECHL Affiliate, The Iowa Heartlanders

The Iowa Heartlanders are the ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and were founded in 2021. In their young history, the Heartlanders made the Kelly Cup playoffs for the first time in 2025 and are looking to continue that success into this season and beyond.

Sep 22, 2025

ECHL Hockey Returns For 2025-26 Season, See When Opening Night Is

The ECHL is set to start its 2025-26 season on Oct. 17 and will have a jam-packed opening weekend of action. Last season, Trois-Rivieres took down Toledo 4-1 to claim the Kelly Cup after dropping just five games in the entirety of the playoffs.

Sep 9, 2025

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jun 10, 2025

Kelly Cup Playoffs 2025: ECHL Players To Watch As Postseason Begins

The ECHL’s Kelly Cup Playoffs are due to begin with the first round as 16 teams – four from each division – square off to begin their first steps toward the league’s coveted championship. It all starts Wednesday night as the Wheeling Nailers meet the Norfolk Admirals in the North Division semifinals.

Apr 16, 2025