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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Penn State Forward Tyler Paquette Signs With ECHL's Wheeling Nailers
Former Penn State forward Tyler Paquette has signed a one-year deal with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers, it was reported earlier this week.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Michigan State hockey winger inks first professional contract
After completing a successful four year run at Michigan State, veteran forward Tanner Kelly is getting a start to his professional career. On Wednesday, the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL announced that they have come to an agreement with the former Spartan for the 2025-26 season. In four seasons with MSU, Kelly finished with 58 points (24G, 34A), 87 penalty minutes, and a +14 in 144 collegiate games. A native of San Diego, California, Kelly becomes the latest Spartan that has made the professional ranks. A 5-foot-10, 175 pound right handed shot forward, Kelly brings versatility as a center or a winger at the next level. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matsushima Returns To Bison For Upcoming Season
Photo Courtesy of the Bloomington Bison The Bloomington Bison are getting their top goal-scorer and captain back. Bison head coach Phillip Barski announced today that the team has signed forward Eddie Matsushima to an ECHL standard player contract. The 31-year-old Matsushima was named the first captain in franchise history on Oct. 17, 2024. He led all Bison players last season with 27 goals, 57 points, and 190 shots in 67 games played. The Verona, Wisconsin native also led all Bison players with 16 multi-point games and was tied for the team lead for the longest point streak of the season, lasting eight games. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound left-shot center also skated in two AHL games last season with the San Diego Gulls. Matsushima has appeared in 269 career ECHL games, totaling 204 points (98 goals, 106 assists) with 171 penalty minutes. Bloomington will open the 2025-26 regular season at home on Oct. 18 when they host the Iowa Heartlanders at Grossinger Motors Arena.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Solar Bears introduce new head coach
The Orlando Solar Bears introduced Matt Macdonald as the sixth head coach and general manager in franchise history. Macdonald spent the last seven seasons as an assistant coach in the AHL, most recently with the Bridgeport Islanders and Grand Rapids Griffins. He also spent four seasons as head coach of fellow ECHL franchise the Cincinnati Cyclones. 'We are thrilled to welcome Matt Macdonald and his family to our Solar Bears family,' said Chris Heller, President of the Orlando Solar Bears. 'His passion for the game, commitment to player development, and proven leadership make him the ideal person to guide our team forward. We're excited for what the future holds under his direction and can't wait to get started.' Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
UMass Lowell's Pierson Brandon Signs With ECHL's Adirondack Thunder
Former UMass Lowell defenseman Pierson Brandon has signed a one-year deal with the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder, it was announced Thursday.
