Playing in the ECHL can be a grueling endeavor.
Mar 14
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
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
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, 2023
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
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, 2023
The ECHL is coming to Lake Tahoe in 2024-25. The premier “AA” hockey league announced Monday that a group spearheaded by Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and real estate and auto dealership executive David Hodges will be bringing a team to the scenic tourist destination and the Tahoe Blue Event Center starting with the 2024-25 campaign.
Jul 10, 2023
In just its sixth season of existence, just as owner Bill Foley had predicted as the team was announced, the Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions. The Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in five games to claim their first NHL title.
Jun 14, 2023
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
The ECHL on Tuesday announced that Everett Sheen of the Steelheads is the 2022-2023 recipient of the John Brophy Award as the league’s Coach of the Year.
Apr 19, 2023
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, 2023
With the ECHL regular season winding down to its final two weeks, the FloHockey playoff primer is back.
Apr 4, 2023
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, 2023
Coast To Coast is FloHockey’s monthly, cohesive news on North American hockey and livestreaming partnerships.
Feb 11, 2023
Rick Bennett has a long history of helping develop goaltenders who reach the National Hockey League.
Jan 24, 2023