The Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) and St. Louis Blues are continuing their affiliation, as the two clubs have announced an extension through the 2018-19 season. (more…)
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Seattle NHL Expansion Bid Could Be Voted on This Fall
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman indicates that the earliest a Seattle NHL expansion bid will be voted on is this fall, as work remains in the process. (more…)
Tom Garrity Becomes USHL President and Commissioner
Tom Garrity will now lead the United States Hockey League (USHL), as he has been named the ninth President and Commissioner in league history. Garrity has served as the USHL’s Interim Commissioner since November. (more…)
Ryan Crelin Named New ECHL Commissioner
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…)
Officials Look to Address Nationwide Arena Repairs Funding
Though upcoming repairs will be funded, officials are hoping that a proposed ticket tax will be a firm solution to funding Nationwide Arena improvements. (more…)
New Calgary Flames Arena Talks Back on Table
Talks concerning a new Calgary Flames arena are back on the table, as the Calgary City Council voted today to form an event centre assessment committee to negotiate a potential deal. (more…)
Adirondack Thunder, New Jersey Devils Extend Affiliation
The Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) and New Jersey Devils have announced a one-year affiliation agreement, covering the 2018-19 season. This agreement makes the New Jersey Devils and Binghamton Devils the Thunder’s NHL and AHL affiliates, respectively. (more…)
Worcester Railers Have Strong Debut Season
The 2017-18 ECHL debut season of the Worcester Railers proved to be a success, as the club was greeted with solid support from the community. (more…)
SPHL Quad City Squad to Play at TaxSlayer Center
The TaxSlayer Center will continue to host professional hockey, as the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) will place a team there for the 2018-19 season. (more…)
New for 2018-19: Newfoundland Growlers
Branding for the new St. John’s ECHL club has been unveiled, as the team is officially known as the Newfoundland Growlers. The Growlers will begin play this fall at the Mile One Centre. (more…)
New for 2018: Enterprise Center
The home of the St. Louis Blues has been renamed Enterprise Center, the result of a new naming-rights agreement that was announced on Monday. The 15-year agreement calls for interior and exterior signage featuring the Enterprise logo. (more…)
Vegas Could be Model For Seattle Expansion NHL Franchise
If plans for a Seattle NHL expansion franchise move forward, the 2017-18 season of the Vegas Golden Knights will certainly provide a model for early success. (more…)
