The ECHL is set for a leadership change, as its Board of Governors has unanimously approved the appointment of Ryan Crelin to succeed Brian McKenna as league commissioner. The transition will occur during the off-season and Crelin will assume the duties as the Commissioner and Treasurer prior to the 2018-19 Season. (more…)
After the ongoing 2017-18 season concludes, ECHL commissioner Brian McKenna will step down from his post. The league is conducting a national search in its effort to find a successor to McKenna, who is currently serving is in his 16th season as commissioner. (more…)
The DeVos family returns to the hockey world, as the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) are now under their control in a deal that includes another DeVos asset, the Orlando Magic (NBA). (more…)
ECHL commissioner Brian McKenna recently stated that the league is looking to expand, and hopes to be at 30 teams within the next few seasons. (more…)
A definite ripple effect to the AHL realignment of this week: the ECHL realignment begins with the move of three teams and the loss of the Las Vegas Wranglers. (more…)
Professional hockey is returning to the Cow Palace in 2012-2013, as the expansion San Francisco Bulls have been approved by the ECHL Board of Governors. The San Francisco ownership is lead by Pat Curcio and his wife Elouise, who have relocated to San Francisco from Salt Lake City. Curcio will serve as president, general manager […]
The ECHL announced the 2011 inductees for the ECHL Hall of Fame: Richard Adams, Phil Berger, Luke Curtin and Joe Ernst. The four will be formally inducted as the fourth class of the ECHL Hall of Fame at a luncheon ceremony held in conjunction with the league’s All-Star Classic. “This is a special and diverse […]
