Faceoff Factor: Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

News From Around the ECHL

Kim Conner | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday June 25, 2008

Head Coaches staying, Head Coaches leaving, player signings, one team gone forever, it’s here in News From Around the ECHL

AHL Calder Cup Finals Schedule

Matt Bodenschatz | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Tuesday May 27, 2008

Schedule for the final series between the Chicago Wolves and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Caputi & Veilleux Headed To WB/S

Jesse Marshall | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday April 16, 2008

Two recently drafted prospects who had very different seasons will be departing for their first trip to the AHL with the playoffs beginning tonight.

AHL Announces Its All-Star Teams

Kyle Dreibelbies | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Thursday January 10, 2008

Over the last two days, the AHL has announced their all-star teams. The AHL still uses the Canada vs. PlanetUSA format that was experimented with in the NHL. Keep in mind that the AHL also has a rule that each team must have an all-star selected. Because of NHL call-ups, these teams will change as the All-Star game approaches.

Minor Notes

Eliason | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday November 14, 2007

The AHL returns to national television and two hurting goalies join new minor league clubs in this Wednesday’s edition of the notes.

Minor Match-ups

| Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Sunday November 11, 2007

The best minor league games this week feature contests between finesse and force, scoring and goaltending.

Minor Notes

| Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Thursday November 8, 2007

A Columbus prospect is making noise in the AHL, an old netminder is young at heart and the Nailers go down hard, among other notes.

ECHL to Use Reebok Edge Jerseys for All-Star Game Only

| Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Friday November 2, 2007

I spoke briefly with ECHL Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Glen Thornbrough about the controversial Reebok Edge Uniform System.

Nailers Defeat Chiefs In ECHL Opener

Matt Bodenschatz | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Friday October 19, 2007

The Wheeling Nailers opened the ECHL’s 20th anniversary season with a bang, defeating the hometown Johnstown Chiefs 4-2 Thursday night.

ECHL’s 20th Season Kicks Off Tomorrow

Matt Bodenschatz | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday October 17, 2007

The Johnstown Chiefs, one of the original teams in the ECHL, Thursday will play host to the rival Wheeling Nailers at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA to kick of the league’s 20th season.

Downie's Suspension Carries Over To AHL

Matt Bodenschatz | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Tuesday October 2, 2007

The 20-game suspension given to Philadelphia Flyers forward Steve Downie last week partially has carried over to the AHL.

ECHL Important Dates

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday September 19, 2007

The ECHL released all of the important dates regarding the upcoming season, including the trade deadlines, All-Star break, and the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Trade Between ECHL's Salmon Kings And Nailers Finalized

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday September 19, 2007

The Victoria Salmon Kings and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL have reached an agreement regarding the trade of defenseman Seamus Young.

Johnstown Chiefs Ink Second NHL Affiliation

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday September 19, 2007

Earlier this summer the Johnstown Chiefs signed an affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche, now the Boston Bruins have been added to the mix.

Nailers Re-Sign 3 Familiar Faces, 1 Newbie

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday September 19, 2007

The Wheeling Nailers have announced the return of three young players and the arrival of a new face.

ECHL Preseason Schedule

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Tuesday September 18, 2007

Today the ECHL announced the preseason schedule. The preseason starts on Oct. 10 and will end on the 15th.

10 Worst AHL Logos

Kyle Dreibelbies | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday September 12, 2007

To keep up with its parent league, the AHL has decided to convert to the new RBK Edge “uniform system” this year. Because of the change, every team is releasing its new logos. Since Faceoff Factor did a review on the best and worst NHL logos, it’s time to rate the current AHL logos in the same way.

Top 10 AHL Logos

Kyle Dreibelbies | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Monday September 10, 2007

To keep up with its parent league, the AHL has decided to convert to the new RBK Edge “uniform system” this year. Because of the change, every team is releasing its new logos. Since Faceoff Factor did a review on the best and worst NHL logos, it’s time to rate the current AHL logos in the same way.

ECHL Announces Opening Of Hall Of Fame

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Monday September 10, 2007

The ECHL made a big announcement today about the opening of the league’s Hall of Fam, which will be opening this season.

AHL Unveiling New RBK Edge Jerseys

Kyle Dreibelbies | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Tuesday September 4, 2007

In an expected, if late, announcement, AHL President Dave Andrews has announced that the AHL teams will be using the same RBK “uniform systems” as the NHL will be using this year.

Read on to see which four AHL teams released their new jerseys today.

Nailers Add Skill To The Center Position

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Friday August 31, 2007

The Wheeling Nailers have added a new center from the Fresno Falcons. Jason Tejchma has been impressing hockey scouts since playing college for the University of Massachusetts.

Nailers announce preseason schedule

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 29, 2007

Find out who the Nailers will take on in the preseason and how to get tickets.

Robert Morris' Clarke Signs With Wheeling of ECHL

Andrew Chiappazzi | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Saturday August 25, 2007

Wheeling Nailers sign Aaron Clarke of Robert Morris University.

Johnstown Chiefs Ink Deal With Avalanche

Matt Bodenschatz | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Monday August 20, 2007

The Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL have been busy in recent days, agreeing to a last-minute affiliation with the Colorado Avalanche and also signing a highly-touted OHL goaltender.

Nailers gain a Champion

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Friday August 17, 2007

The newest player to sign with the Nailers helped make school history. Chris Snavely was on the Michigan State hockey team last year when they beat Boston College (3-1) on April 7. This win gave the Spartans the NCAA National Hockey Championship which the Spartans have been waiting for since they won it last, 21 years ago.

Elmira Jackals Acquire A Goaltender

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 15, 2007

ECHL goaltender Joel Martin is on the move, as he was traded from Trenton to Elmira Wednesday.

Alaska Aces Add To Roster

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 15, 2007

The Alaska Aces of the ECHL announced a one-year deal with winger Eric Neilson.

Sea Wolves Sign Defenseman

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 15, 2007

The Mississippi Sea Wolves of the ECHL gained a seasoned defenseman from the Phoenix RoadRunners for undisclosed financial considerations.

Johnstown Chiefs Gain 2 Players

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 15, 2007

The Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL have signed two rookies to their team.

ECHL Team On The Move

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 15, 2007

The Fresno Falcons of the ECHL will have a “new” home for the 2008-2009 season.

New player to join Nailers

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Sunday August 12, 2007

The Wheeling Nailers have singed former Harvard Crimson Kevin Du to a contract for the coming season.

Cincinnati Cyclones announce new affiliation

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Thursday August 2, 2007

Oops…we did it again. The Cincinnati Cyclones have another affiliation deal. They re-affiliated earlier this summer with their old partners in Montreal and Hamilton, but now have new partners in Nashville and Milwaukee.

Kelly Cup Champs Make Big Announcement

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 1, 2007

The Kelly Cup champions of 2006-07 have re-signed two huge assets. This could lead to a third championship in four seasons for the Idaho Steelheads.

NHL teams are not the only ones getting new logos

Paige Gagne | Minor Leagues (ECHL, AHL, etc)

Wednesday August 1, 2007

Most if not all of the 30 teams in the NHL are changing up there logos and jerseys for the coming years. However they are not the only ones in hockey doing so. An ECHL team has a new logo for their 10th anniversary.