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Sustainability of EHL due in large part to committed teams with vision for player development
August 2nd, 2026The Eastern Hockey League boasts teams in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, officially becoming the EHL on June 6, 2013, after the Atlantic Junior Hockey League welcomed six new members from the Eastern Junior Hockey League and the AtJHL re-branded itself under the EHL banner. Over the past 13 seasons, the EHL has not…
Colorado College grad, Aspen native Mbereko re-signs for ’26-27 with ECHL’s Cyclones
August 1st, 2026The ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have announced that goaltender Kaidan Mbereko has re-signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Mbereko will skate in his first full professional season after signing with the Cyclones at the conclusion of his collegiate career. The Aspen native appeared in four contests last season for the Cyclones and recorded a 3.19…
Thunderbirds, Colorado College alum Olofsson returning for another season with AHL’s Firebirds in 2026-27
July 31st, 2026The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year AHL contract. Olofsson, 31, returns to the Firebirds after appearing in 48 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) and led all Coachella Valley skaters in plus-minus with a plus-28 rating. The Borås, Sweden, native…
Hawks, Thunderbirds alum, Greenwood Village native Rakowski commits to NCAA D-III Gustavus for ’26-27
July 29th, 2026The NAHL’s Bismarck Bobcats have announced that forward Ben Rakowski has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Gustavus Adolphus College. The Greenwood Village native recorded 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) in 58 games this past season. During the postseason, Rakowski laced up in five playoff games, tallying one goal for Bismarck. “I’m…
Greenwood Village native Gudridge commits to NCAA D-III Gustavus, ‘the place where I’ll continue to grow and develop’
July 27th, 2026The NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks have announced that defenseman Jordan Gudridge has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Gustavus Adolphus College. “I decided on Gustavus because I believe it’s the place where I’ll continue to grow and develop, both as a player and as a person,” stated Gudridge. Gudridge is a second-year NAHL veteran,…
Jaguars alum, Broomfield native Liebold off to ACHA hockey at Maryville
July 26th, 2026The NA3HL’s Texas Brahmas have announced that defenseman Aidan Liebold has committed to play ACHA Division I college hockey for Maryville University. Liebold spent one season in the NA3HL with the Brahmas, recording 16 points on two goals and 14 assists in 55 games while also serving as an alternate captain for the Brahmas. “Really…
Two-tiered EHL development system a proven benefit to teams, players alike
July 24th, 2026The 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…
Arvada, Boulder, Thunderbirds alum, Arvada native Poulsen re-signs with ECHL’s Oilers for ’26-27
July 23rd, 2026The ECHL’s Tulsa Oilers have announced the re-signing of veteran forward Tyler Poulsen for the 2026-27 season. Poulsen, 33, returns to the Oilers roster having played 240 games, compiling 143 points (63 goals, 80 assists) over five seasons in Tulsa. The Arvada native recorded his career highs in goals, points, assists and penalty minutes during his multi-season…
Memorial Cup-winning coach Ahokas tabbed new bench boss for AHL’s Eagles
July 19th, 2026The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that culminated in a Memorial Cup championship in 2025-26. Ahokas was also named the OHL’s coach of the year in 2024-25….
West Jordan native Smith coming home with ACHA commitment to Weber State
July 16th, 2026The NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns have announced that forward Mason Smith has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for Weber State University. The West Jordan native spent two seasons with the Bighorns. During the 2025-26 season, he recorded 12 points throughout the entirety of the regular and postseason with five goals and seven assists…