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Sustainability of EHL due in large part to committed teams with vision for player development

August 2nd, 2026

The 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…

Hawks, Thunderbirds alum, Greenwood Village native Rakowski commits to NCAA D-III Gustavus for ’26-27

July 29th, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 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…

Durango native Brock heading back to home state with MSU Denver commitment

July 15th, 2026

The NA3HL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that goaltender Evan Brock has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for Metropolitan State University in Denver. The Durango native played in two games for the Ice Wolves during the 2025-26 season, winning both. “We’re excited to see Evan get this opportunity to continue his hockey…

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…

Thornton product Jackson continuing career with ACHA commitment to North Dakota State

July 9th, 2026

The NA3HL’s Willmar WarHawks have announced that forward Max Jackson has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for North Dakota State University. Jackson spent two seasons with the WarHawks and recorded 43 points (14 goals, 29 assists) across 47 games this season. In February 2026, Jackson was selected to compete in the Top…

Rampage alum, Colorado Springs native Lindsey off to ACHA hockey ranks with Arizona State commitment

July 5th, 2026

The NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns have announced that defenseman Garrett Lindsey has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for Arizona State University. The Colorado Springs native spent two seasons with the Bighorns, collecting six goals and 22 assists for 28 points in 72 regular-season games, adding one assists in 13 playoff games. “Garrett was…

‘Such a surreal and humbling experience’ as Englewood native Wilfley drafted by New Jersey

July 3rd, 2026

Luke Wilfley sat watching the 2026 NHL Draft last weekend hoping to see players he had played with and against see their NHL dreams get closer. He never thought he would be one of the 224 names called. “I was watching the draft with my family, not expecting anything,” said Wilfley, an Englewood native. “I…

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