Savannah Ghost Pirates' Vinnie Purpura Earns Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week Honors
Vinnie Purpura, the standout goaltender for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, has officially been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week. This prestigious recognition covers his exceptional performance during the period of March 30 through April 5.
During this remarkable week, Purpura delivered an outstanding display of skill and resilience. He recorded a perfect 2-0-0 record across his two appearances, including one impressive shutout. His statistics were truly stellar, featuring an incredibly low 0.50 goals-against average (GAA) and a phenomenal .987 save percentage. Purpura's consistent excellence played a crucial role in the Ghost Pirates' recent success and highlights his invaluable contribution to the team.
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Mike Zalewski Appointed as Assistant Coach for Utica Comets
The Utica Comets have officially welcomed Mike Zalewski to their coaching team as an assistant coach. Originally from New Hartford, N.Y., Zalewski has a history with the Comets, having played 167 regular-season games for the team between 2014 and 2017. During his tenure, he accumulated 24 g
Engum Re-signs with Admirals
The Norfolk Admirals have announced that forward Nick Engum has re-signed with the team. This marks a significant development for the Admirals as they continue to build their roster for the upcoming season. Engum, known for his offensive capabilities and playmaking skills, is a valuable ass
Knight Monsters Re-sign Defenseman Kaelan Taylor
The Tahoe Knight Monsters, affiliated with the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights, have signed defenseman Kaelan Taylor for his second full season with the team. Last season, Taylor contributed 20 points (3 goals, 17 assists) in 67 games. Taylor joined the Knight Mon
Stingrays Re-sign Josh Wilkins
The South Carolina Stingrays, affiliated with the NHL's Washington Capitals and the AHL's Hershey Bears, have announced the re-signing of veteran forward Josh Wilkins. Wilkins will be returning to the team for the 2026-27 season. English Translation: NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South
Friedmann Returns to Icemen
The Jacksonville Icemen, an ECHL team affiliated with the NHL's Minnesota Wild and AHL's Iowa Wild, have announced an agreement with forward T.J. Friedmann for the 2026-27 season. Friedmann, who is 28 years old, will be returning to the team. English Translation: The Jacksonvil
Jake Percival Returns to Greenville Swamp Rabbits
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, an ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and Ontario Reign (AHL), have announced that they have re-signed rookie forward Jake Percival for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Percival is set to return to the team. Jake Percival Returns to Swamp