Category Archives: NHL Pro
EHL, EHLP stage successful early-season Ice Breaker Showcase in Walpole, Mass.
October 6th, 2026All 28 teams, 16 in the EHL and 12 in the EHLP, met up for the first time the very first weekend in October. Helping to kick off the new season, the annual Ice Breaker Showcase took place at the Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole, Mass. Every team played at least three games…
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Jr. Coyotes invited to USA Hockey Development League, to start play with 2027-28 season
October 5th, 2026USA Hockey announced today the programs invited to be a part of the USA Hockey Development League, which will begin play in 2027-28. “The DL is the next evolution of player development in the United States, and we are thrilled to provide another pathway for players to reach the USHL, NAHL, college hockey and the…
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‘We never want these sessions to have to be used:’ AHU’s CPR, AED training comes in handy for Knights coach on hockey trip
September 29th, 2026A little more than a year ago at AZ Ice Gilbert, coaches and staff members from the Arizona Hockey Union were offered CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed training as a service to the program. Josh Duffy, a coach for the Knights, went through the training regimen and put the knowledge gained in the back…
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Mesa native Tran signs 2026-27 contract with BCHL’s River Kings
September 19th, 2026The BCHL’s Powell River Kings have announced the signing of 16-year-old forward Jordan Tran for the upcoming 2026-27 season. A native of Mesa, Tran is a skilled offensive forward known for his playmaking ability, puckhandling, and hockey IQ. Tran, who won a national championship in 2025-26 with the Okanagan Hockey Colorado 16U AAA team, comes…
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Scottsdale native, Ducks star Gauthier cashes in with six-year contract extension
September 16th, 2026Cutter Gauthier signed a six-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 22-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, set NHL career highs in goals (41), assists (28) and points (69) in 76 games last season. He led the Ducks in goals, points, power-play goals (11) and power-play points…
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Former Bobcats star Dorsey continuing pro journey, signs for ’26-27 with SPHL’s Ice Bears
September 10th, 2026The SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears have signed forward Matt Dorsey for the 2026-27 season. Dorsey enters his fourth pro season—all in the SPHL—and has 141 career games in the league to his name. An Arizona Bobcats alum, Dorsey joined the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs last offseason, appearing in 30 games while scoring a career-high 11…
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Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes alum Burke continuing pro career, signs with ECHL’s Cyclones
August 29th, 2026The ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have announced that forward Nathan Burke has signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Burke, 27, will join the Cyclones after spending last season with Pioneers Vorarlberg of the ICEHL. During his 2025-26 campaign, he recorded 10 points (six goals, four assists) over the span of 19 games. Before he…
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