ECHL has 64 former players on NHL Opening-Day Rosters
The ECHL has 64 former players and 58 coaches with league ties on NHL season-opening rosters, along with 40 former on-ice officials who are scheduled to work games this season.
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Four former ECHL officials hired by NHL
Referees Nick Isaacson, Austin Rook and Hayden Verbeek, along with linesman Anthony Lapointe, have been hired by the National Hockey League for the 2026-27 season.
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Project Filter named presenting sponsor of 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic
Project Filter will serve as the presenting sponsor for the 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic.
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Greenville named country's top minor league market
Seven ECHL markets are among the top 10 in the United States in the latest Sports Business Journal rankings.
The ECHL has 64 former players and 58 coaches with league ties on NHL season-opening rosters, along with 40 former on-ice officials who are scheduled to work games this season.
Referees Nick Isaacson, Austin Rook and Hayden Verbeek, along with linesman Anthony Lapointe, have been hired by the National Hockey League for the 2026-27 season.
Critical dates for the 2026-27 ECHL Season.
Project Filter will serve as the presenting sponsor for the 2027 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic.
Seven ECHL markets are among the top 10 in the United States in the latest Sports Business Journal rankings.
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