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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

Brandon Hawkins, Michal Stinil Highlight 11 Of ECHL's Most Exciting Players
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Brandon Hawkins, Michal Stinil Highlight 11 Of ECHL's Most Exciting Players
Super 8: ECHL Goaltenders Who Could Have NHL Futures

The best part of ECHL hockey is the goaltending.

Oct 29

Super 8: ECHL Goaltenders Who Could Have NHL Futures
Super 8: ECHL Goaltenders Who Could Have NHL Futures
Toledo Walleye Enlist 61-Year-Old Emergency Backup Goalie In Idaho

The emergency backup goalie, affectionately known as the EBUG, is one of those eccentricities that exists in hockey. When a team unexpectedly loses one of its rostered goalies, especially when they’re on the road, it’s become a necessity.

Oct 26

Toledo Walleye Enlist 61-Year-Old Emergency Backup Goalie In Idaho
Toledo Walleye Enlist 61-Year-Old Emergency Backup Goalie In Idaho
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

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

Biggest Things We Saw From The ECHL's Opening Weekend
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Biggest Things We Saw From The ECHL's Opening Weekend
ECHL Season Preview: 15 Notable Players To Know From Diamond Hands To Voit

The last few seasons in the ECHL has brought a lot of intrigue. There have been new teams, plenty of new exciting players and prospects, and there’s been a three-peat champion bringing a little consistency to the mix.

Oct 18

ECHL Season Preview: 15 Notable Players To Know From Diamond Hands To Voit
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ECHL Season Preview: 15 Notable Players To Know From Diamond Hands To Voit
Who Won The ECHL Offseason? Here Are Six Teams That Fared Well

Every ECHL offseason represents a chance for a fresh start.

Oct 4

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

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliate List 2024-2025
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NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliate List 2024-2025
NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jul 9

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown
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NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown
Kansas City Mavericks Oust Toledo Walleye, Punch Ticket To Kelly Cup Finals

For the first time in franchise history, the Kansas City Mavericks will be playing for the Kelly Cup. The Mavericks ousted the Toledo Walleye in six games to advance to their first championship series. The club celebrated its first Western Conference title thanks to a convincing 7-1 win on home ice to close out the Walleye, a perennial contender that is still searching for a Kelly Cup of its own.

May 28

Kansas City Mavericks Oust Toledo Walleye, Punch Ticket To Kelly Cup Finals
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Kansas City Mavericks Oust Toledo Walleye, Punch Ticket To Kelly Cup Finals
ECHL: Toledo Walleye Face Uphill Climb As Series Shifts To Kansas City

I have to say, it’s been interesting to see how my inbox has looked over the last week. Because I reside in the Central Division – home base is Fort Wayne, Indiana – I hear often from Toledo Walleye fans and they were feeling supremely confident heading into the Western Conference Finals.

May 22

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Face Uphill Climb As Series Shifts To Kansas City
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye Face Uphill Climb As Series Shifts To Kansas City
ECHL: Devils Prospect Poulter Making Difference For Adirondack Vs. Florida

It’s hard not to root for the Adirondack Thunder at least a little bit.

May 21

ECHL: Devils Prospect Poulter Making Difference For Adirondack Vs. Florida
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ECHL: Devils Prospect Poulter Making Difference For Adirondack Vs. Florida
Kansas City Vs. Toledo: ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Western Conference Finals

The Mountain Division-champion Kansas City Mavericks will face the Central Division-champion Toledo Walleye in the Western Conference Finals of the 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.

May 14

Kansas City Vs. Toledo: ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Western Conference Finals
Kansas City Vs. Toledo: ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Western Conference Finals
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

From Platooning Goalies To Rest: ECHL Division Finals Off To Exciting Start
From Platooning Goalies To Rest: ECHL Division Finals Off To Exciting Start
Toledo Vs. Wheeling: 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division Finals

The Toledo Walleye will meet the Wheeling Nailers in the Central Division Finals of the 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Apr 30

Toledo Vs. Wheeling: 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division Finals
Toledo Vs. Wheeling: 2024 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division Finals