Category Archives: Pro
Jr. Kings grad, Long Beach native Hreschuk continuing career with ECHL’s Stingrays
August 1st, 2026The ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays have announced they have signed defenseman Aidan Hreschuk for the 2026-27 season. Hreschuk comes to the Stingrays after signing an AHL deal with the Texas Stars last season. The 23-year-old had one assist in three games for the Stars while adding 21 points (two goals, 19 assists) in 61 games with the…
Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini inks five-year contract extension with Sharks, will be ‘the centerpiece of a core of talented players’
July 31st, 2026The San Jose Sharks have announced that the club has signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension worth $18.8 million AAV. “In just two seasons as a teenager in the National Hockey League and on the International stage, Macklin has established himself as one of the premier players in the world,” said Sharks GM Mike Grier. “We are extremely excited to have…
Arcadia’s Robertson brothers sign new NHL contracts to highlight 2026 offseason
July 23rd, 2026Arcadia natives and brothers Jason Robertson and Nick Robertson each signed new NHL contracts recently as the NHL continues its offseason. Jason Robertson signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Dallas Stars on July 21. The 27-year-old forward was a restricted free agent and avoided a salary arbitration hearing. He had filed for arbitration on…
Selects product, Newport Beach native McManus returning to ECHL’s Thunder for ’26-27 season
July 21st, 2026The ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder have announced that the club has re-signed forward Brannon McManus to a contract for the 2026-27 season. The Newport Beach native led the Thunder last season with 67 points (31 goals, 36 assists) in 72 games and was named MVP at the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic. His 67 points and 31…
Sharks star, Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini named IIHF Male Player of the Year for 2025-26 season
July 11th, 2026Macklin Celebrini has been voted the IIHF’s Male Player of the Year for the 2025-26 hockey season. The San Jose Sharks center and former San Jose Jr. Sharks standout, who represented Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February, finished first in voting among a panel of roughly 200 media members. Celebrini led the…
Walnut Creek native, Bulldogs, Jr. Sharks alum Durflinger re-ups with ECHL’s Knight Monsters
July 11th, 2026The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of forward Jake Durflinger for the 2026-27 season. Durflinger put up 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 58 games for Tahoe last season, while also adding 102 penalty minutes, which ranked second on the team. A native of Walnut Creek, Durflinger spent the previous season…
Bakersfield native Watts re-signs with ECHL’s Americans for 2026-27 campaign
July 10th, 2026The ECHL’s Allen Americans have announced that the team has signed forward Brayden Watts for the 2026-27 season. Watts returns to the Americans for a third straight season. The Bakersfield native had his best professional season last year, posting a team-leading 75 points (24 goals, 51 assists) and earning the ECHL Sportsmanship Award. He finished…