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Two-tiered EHL development system a proven benefit to teams, players alike

July 24th, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League isn’t your typical junior hockey league. Has it advanced a slew of players to college hockey over the years? Yes, the numbers don’t lie. Has it been a sustainable league even in the wake of changes to junior hockey and college hockey in recent years? Absolutely. Will the league continue to…

Arcadia’s Robertson brothers sign new NHL contracts to highlight 2026 offseason

July 23rd, 2026

Arcadia 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, 2026

The 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…

Jr. Ducks alum, Costa Mesa native Roberts makes commitment to NCAA D-I Northern Michigan

July 21st, 2026

The NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs have announced that goaltender Miles Roberts has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Northern Michigan University (CCHA). The ‘05 goaltender from Costa Mesa is a second-year NAHL veteran. This past season, Roberts played 34 games, recording 20 wins for the Midwest Division team. He spotlighted a .922 save…

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July 14th, 2026

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Sharks star, Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini named IIHF Male Player of the Year for 2025-26 season

July 11th, 2026

Macklin 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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…

Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent

July 10th, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League sets aside multiple weekends each spring for teams to check out players that can potentially play in the junior hockey league for the upcoming season. And the EHL Combine Series has delivered the past few seasons as many players that have showcased their talents have found their way onto EHL and…

Jr. Kings grad, Manhattan Beach native Stuart signs deal with WHL’s Hurricanes

July 7th, 2026

The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced the signing of forward Jake Stuart. Stuart was acquired by the Hurricanes from the Brandon Wheat Kings in May in a three-team trade. He was originally selected second overall by the Wheat Kings in the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and is committed to NCAA Division I Denver. “A…

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