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Saints alum, Rancho Santa Fe native Georgaklis off to NCAA D-III hockey at Connecticut College

August 23rd, 2026

The NAHL’s Wisconsin Windigo has announced that forward Alexios Georgaklis has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Connecticut College. An ‘05 skater from Rancho Santa Fe, Georgaklis will join the Camels at Connecticut College in the fall. Georgaklis is a third-year veteran of the NAHL, skating the past two seasons with the Windigo….

ECHL’s Wings re-sign Glendale native Ghantous for upcoming 2026-27 season

August 20th, 2026

The ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings have announced that forward Andre Ghantous has signed a contract for the 2026-27 season. Ghantous, 27, enters his third professional season. He rejoins the K‑Wings after scoring a career-high 39 points (16 goals, 23 assists) across 72 games in 2025-26. In 2024-25, the Glendale native played 56 regular‑season games for the…

California native, second-year EHL coach Arcibal aiming for an ‘impact on the next generation’

August 18th, 2026

Nielsson Arcibal grew up playing hockey in California more than 20 years ago, right around the time the game started to grow in huge numbers on the West Coast. After time in junior hockey, NCAA Division I and the pro game, the Vista native is starting his second year as the general manager and head…

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August 14th, 2026

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Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings product Blake inks first pro deal with ECHL’s Gladiators

August 12th, 2026

The ECHL’s Atlanta Gladiators have announced that the team has signed defenseman Jack Blake for the 2026-27 season. Blake signs his first professional contract with the Gladiators after a four-year collegiate career at NCAA Division I Bowling Green, where he logged three assists in 62 career games with the Falcons. A native of Manhattan Beach,…

San Jose native Vernon signs with ECHL’s Admirals to continue pro hockey career

August 12th, 2026

The ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals have announced they have signed goaltender Matt Vernon to a contract for the 2026-27 season.   This will be Vernon’s first season with the Admirals and third full season in the ECHL. He spent the 2025-26 season in Europe with Innsbruck HC in the International Central European Hockey League.   He began his professional and ECHL…

San Diego native, Jr. Gulls, Jr. Ducks alum Kelly signs with ECHL’s Icemen for ’26-27 season

August 12th, 2026

The ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen have announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Tanner Kelly for the 2026-27 season. Kelly was acquired as part of the future considerations for the Icemen from a four-player trade with the Toledo Walleye on Feb. 23.  The 24-year-old from San Diego joins the Icemen after a very…

Every Day EHL: Day in the life of New Jersey Bears star Oliver Bunjer

August 12th, 2026

Oliver Bunjer played his rookie season in the EHL during the 2025-26 season, lacing up for the New Jersey Bears. Putting up 13 goals and 35 assists for 48 points over 49 games with the Bears, it was a season the native of Centennial, Colo., can build on for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Away from…

Orange County native, former Fairmont Prep captain Roe-Kozorovitsky signs with NOJHL’s Voodoos ahead of ’26-27 season

August 9th, 2026

The NOJHL’s Powassan Voodoos went south of the border recently, signing forward Liam Roe-Kozorovitsky for the 2026-27 season. Roe-Kozorovitsky hopes to bring offense to the Voodoos. “I am very appreciative of the opportunity to keep playing the sport I love at a higher level and that Voodoos gave me the chance to,” said Roe-Kozorovitsky. The…

Jr. Gulls, Jr. Kings alum, Oceanside native Taylor rejoins Knight Monsters for ’26-27 ECHL season

August 7th, 2026

The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of defenseman Kaelan Taylor.   Taylor rejoins the Knight Monsters for his second full season after posting 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 67 games last season. Taylor came to Tahoe at the end of the 2024-25 season, playing in five games for the Knight…

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