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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…

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…

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…

Jr. Kings alum Wilkins back for fifth season in South Carolina with ECHL’s Stingrays

August 6th, 2026

The ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays have announced they have re-signed veteran forward Josh Wilkins for the 2026-27 season. Wilkins returns for his fifth season with South Carolina after skating in 52 games last year for the Stingrays. The Raleigh, N.C., native logged 45 points (21 goals, 24 assists) last season, second most on the club….

Jr. Kings product, Hermosa Beach native Sholl signs AHL deal with Reign

August 3rd, 2026

The AHL’s Ontario Reign has announced that goaltender Mattias Sholl has agreed to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. Sholl, 25, enters his second professional season after spending last year on an AHL contract with the Reign. He played one game with Ontario while appearing in 22 with the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits, posting…

Jr. Kings grad, Long Beach native Hreschuk continuing career with ECHL’s Stingrays

August 1st, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 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…

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