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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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After 2026 national title, Okanagan 16U AAA coach Mitchell named new coach for QMJHL’s Islanders
July 14th, 2026The QMJHL’s Charlottetown Islanders have announced the hiring of John Mitchell as the third head coach in franchise history. Mitchell succeeds Jim Hulton, who spent 11 seasons behind the Islanders bench and helped establish a culture of success and player development that has become synonymous with the organization. As the club enters a new era,…
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Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent
July 10th, 2026The 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…
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