2023-24 ECHL Season Thread

[JMCx4]

Trying to get to game in Norfolk soon.

If you get to the Elizabeth River, you went too far.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I need to start ranting about Richmond, VA hockey like Manchester NH guy. Though Richmond was fine with the ECHL.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Might be seeing Norfolk on Wednesday.

 

[JMCx4]

Might be seeing Norfolk on Wednesday.

UNLESS they see you coming.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Is there a thread to post a picture of my ECHL gear? Not trying to Canadians90 this shit.

 

[JMCx4]

Is there a thread to post a picture of my ECHL gear? Not trying to Canadians90 this shit.

HFB members are always welcome to start a new thread. Your fellow "enthusiasts" will not be shy to speak up if/when you stray from their expectations.

 

[CrazyEddie20]

Is there a thread to post a picture of my ECHL gear? Not trying to Canadians90 this shit.

Yes, that's the Manchester thread - a catch-all thread for that sort of thing.

 

[LadyStanley]

Official Site of The ECHL | Format announced, jerseys unveiled for 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

The ECHL has announced the game format and unveiled the jerseys for the 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Gulfstream.

echl.com

ASG Format and jerseys announced

 

[JMCx4]

Official Site of The ECHL | Format announced, jerseys unveiled for 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

The ECHL has announced the game format and unveiled the jerseys for the 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Gulfstream.

echl.com

ASG Format and jerseys announced

I"d say there's a very good chance that Savannah will set the all-time ECHL ASG merch sales record. When me 'n' the missus attended a game there a couple of weeks ago, the line to get into their team store was nearly as long as any of the lines outside the arena before the doors opened. And they've had to put the team replica jersey stock in a room separate from the other merchandise for crowd control. They should refer to the team's garrish signature branding color as "Soylent Green" ...

 

[VaCaps Fan]

That’s great to hear that Savannah is thriving in merch sales. Norfolk had the game last year and I wish I went.

 

[JMCx4]

ECHL website "upgrades" have make their Conference & Division standings with all associated stats screenshot-proof. So if you're interested in the latest standings, you'll have to CLICK HERE.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Dammit echl, don’t make it hard to cult follow you…

Let’s go Norfolk admirals!

 

[Slats432]

https://x.com/DailyFaceoff/status/1732493646774362148?s=20

Nugget thrown on ice. Kirill Tyutyayev shoots it back into crowd. Gets a 10-minute misconduct.

 

[JMCx4]

https://x.com/DailyFaceoff/status/1732493646774362148?s=20

Nugget thrown on ice. Kirill Tyutyayev shoots it back into crowd. Gets a 10-minute misconduct.

Ban all children under the age of 18, I say!

 

[JMCx4]

'Tis the season ... for fluff pieces ...

Handing Out Holiday Gifts In The ECHL
Getting into the holiday spirit, let’s give out some metaphorical gifts to various teams and people throughout the ECHL. ...

Dec 21, 2023 by Justin Cohn

We’re coming up on the ECHL’s Christmas break, which is something players love, of course, but not all coaches do.

There will be no games Sunday, Monday or Tuesday, yet 12 teams will be back in action Dec. 27.

Most coaches would love to have a little time to practice over the holiday, especially with several teams having to jump back in with four games in five nights, and only a Wednesday morning skate to prepare and get the legs back.

But hey, the ECHL just likes to get into the holiday spirit. And, so do I.

With that in mind, let’s give out some metaphorical gifts to various teams and people throughout the ECHL. ...


Read more at: Handing Out Holiday Gifts In The ECHL - FloHockey

 

[Roadhog]

Spotted something on Twitter recently where Deacon Sports has sold both T-R and NL. No official announcement yet, but I found a report from October that pretty much confirmed T-R was sold to locals. https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montr...of-new-ownership-for-the-trois-rivieres-lions

 

[JMCx4]

Spotted something on Twitter recently where Deacon Sports has sold both T-R and NL. No official announcement yet, but I found a report from October that pretty much confirmed T-R was sold to locals. https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montr...of-new-ownership-for-the-trois-rivieres-lions

DSE still holds majority ownership of the Growlers ...

Newfoundland Growlers unveil new ownership structure

The Newfoundland Growlers are shaking up their ownership structure. Deacon Sports will retain primary ownership of the ECHL franchise, but it’s partnering with owners of teams in other leagues to form an umbrella shareholder group. NTV’s David Salter explains.

ntv.ca

 

[JMCx4]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02XdMrazb76VZXuRfC7ZA5fw1aZDGffgzJ8TUYcRu3TX17SMnkg2hvGkdjGJkpw3Myl&id=89916313502

 

[VaCaps Fan]

ECHL is festive.

 

[JMCx4]

ECHL.com's "Division Notebooks" for the final week of play in 2023 ...

NORTH DIVISION

Adirondack Thunder
• Erik Middendorf has three two-goal games this season.
• The Thunder are 9-2-1 in their last 12 games.
• Adirondack travels to Maine on Friday and hosts Newfoundland on Saturday and Sunday.

Maine Mariners
• Brooklyn Kalmikov has four points (3g-1a) in his last two games.
• Maine is 4-1-0 when leading after two periods.
• The Mariners travel to Worcester on Wednesday and host Adirondack on Friday and Trois-Rivières on Saturday.

Newfoundland Growlers
• Jonny Tychonick leads rookie defensemen with 24 points (3g-21a).
• The Growlers are 10-1-1 when scoring first.
• Newfoundland is at Trois-Rivières on Wednesday and Friday and Adirondack on Saturday and Sunday.

Norfolk Admirals
• Carson Golder is tied for the league lead with eight power-play goals.
• Norfolk is fifth on the power play at 26.0 percent (25-for-96).
• The Admirals are at Fort Wayne on Friday and Wheeling on Saturday and Sunday.

Reading Royals
• Nolan Maier has won each of his last four starts.
• The Royals have killed 28 of their opponents’ last 30 power-play opportunities (93.3 percent).
• Reading hosts Worcester on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Trois-Rivières Lions
• Jakov Novak is tied for second among rookies with three game-winning goals.
• Trois-Rivières is eighth with 31.96 shots per game.
• The Lions host Newfoundland on Wednesday and Friday and travel to Maine on Saturday.

Worcester Railers
• Ashton Calder is tied for sixth among rookies with 11 goals.
• The Railers have a league-best four wins when trailing after two periods.
• Worcester hosts Maine on Wednesday and is at Reading on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

SOUTH DIVISION

Atlanta Gladiators
• Micah Miller is fourth among rookies with 80 shots on goal.
• Atlanta is second with five shorthanded goals.
• The Gladiators travel to South Carolina on Saturday, host Savannah on Friday and Saturday and visit the Ghost Pirates on Sunday.

Florida Everblades
• Joe Pendenza has six points (1g-5a) in his last two games.
• The Everblades are tied for second with 2.71 goals-against per game.
• Florida hosts Greenville on Thursday and Friday and visits the Swamp Rabbits on Sunday.

Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• Jake Smith has six points (3g-3a) in his last three games.
• Greenville is tied for third with 10 road wins (10-3-0).
• The Swamp Rabbits are at Florida on Thursday and Friday and host Everblades on Sunday.

Jacksonville Icemen
• Christopher Brown is tied for third with 14 power-play points (7g-7a).
• The Icemen are 5-1-3 when outshot by their opponent.
• Jacksonville is at Cincinnati on Thursday and Sunday and Indy on Friday.

Orlando Solar Bears
• Aaron Luchuk has six points (4g-2a) in his last two games.
• Orlando has outscored its opponents 19-5 during four-game winning streak.
• The Solar Bears host South Carolina on Thursday and visit the Stingrays on Saturday.

Savannah Ghost Pirates
• Simon Pinard is fourth among rookies with a 21.1 percent shooting percentage (12-for-57).
• The Ghost Pirates are tied for third with one shorthanded goal against.
• Savannah is at Atlanta on Friday and Saturday and hosts the Gladiators on Sunday.

South Carolina Stingrays
• Connor Moore is tied for fifth among defensemen with 21 points (2g-19a).
• South Carolina is 9-1-2 in one-goal games.
• The Stingrays host Atlanta on Wednesday, travel to Orlando on Thursday and host the Solar Bears on Saturday.

CENTRAL DIVISION

Cincinnati Cyclones
• Patrick Polino leads the league with four shorthanded goals.
• Cincinnati is 3-0-1 in games decided beyond regulation.
• The Cyclones are at Toledo on Wednesday and Saturday and host Jacksonville on Thursday and Sunday.

Fort Wayne Komets
• Matt Wedman is on a six-game point streak (4g-8a).
• The Komets have scored 26 goals in their last six games (5-1-0).
• Fort Wayne is at Kalamazoo on Wednesday, hosts Norfolk on Friday, travels to Indy on Saturday and hosts Toledo on Sunday.

Indy Fuel
• Trevor Zins scored his first pro goal on Friday at Kalamazoo.
• Indy is sixth with 27.71 shots-against per game.
• The Fuel host Wheeling on Wednesday, Jacksonville on Friday and Fort Wayne on Saturday before visiting Kalamazoo on Sunday.

Iowa Heartlanders
• Davis Koch is tied for fifth with 15 goals.
• The Heartlanders play their next seven games on the road.
• Iowa is at Rapid City on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Kalamazoo Wings
• Jonathan Lemieux is second with 543 saves.
• Kalamazoo is 12-0-0 when leading after two periods.
• The K-Wings host Fort Wayne on Wednesday, Toledo on Friday and Indy on Sunday.

Toledo Walleye
• Mitchell Lewandowski is on an 11-game point streak (4g-8a).
• The Walleye are 5-0-0 on the road in December.
• Toledo hosts Cincinnati on Wednesday and Saturday and Kalamazoo on Friday before visiting Fort Wayne on Sunday.

Wheeling Nailers
• Taylor Gauthier has allowed seven goals in his last six appearances (5-0-1).
• Wheeling is tied for third with one shorthanded goal against.
• The Nailers travel to Indy on Wednesday and host Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday.

MOUNTAIN DIVISION

Allen Americans
• Colby McAuley has eight goals in his last eight games.
• Allen is third on the power play at 26.7 percent (27-for-101).
• The Americans host Idaho on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Idaho Steelheads
• Ty Pelton-Byce has 12 points (4g-8a) in his last seven games.
• The Steelheads have outscored their opponents 55-28 in the second period.
• Idaho is at Allen on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Kansas City Mavericks
• Max Andreev leads rookies with 33 points (9g-24a).
• Kansas City has outscored its opponents 42-26 in the third period.
• The Mavericks are at Wichita on Friday and Saturday and host the Thunder on Sunday.

Rapid City Rush
• Maurizio Colella is on a four-game point streak (3g-3a).
• The Rush are 8-1-2 when leading after two periods.
• Rapid City hosts Iowa on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Tulsa Oilers
• Michael Farren has three goals in his last two games.
• Tulsa is 12-4-3 when scoring three or more goals.
• The Oilers are at Utah on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Utah Grizzlies
• Tyler Penner has appeared in 169 consecutive games with Utah.
• The Grizzlies are only team to have not had a game decided in overtime or a shootout.
• Utah hosts Tulsa on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Wichita Thunder
• Beck Warm is 3-0-1 in his last four starts.
• Wichita has had nine consecutive games, and 16 of its 27 games overall, decided by one goal.
• The Thunder host Kansas City on Friday and Saturday and visit the Mavericks on Sunday.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Nice news on Norfolk.

 

[GindyDraws]

Going to my first Fuel game of the season, and maybe my last game at the Coliseum.

 

[JMCx4]

Leaving town, or facility changes? If the former, be sure to change your screen name accordingly.

 

[jabberoski]

Leaving town, or facility changes? If the former, be sure to change your screen name accordingly.

The Fuel are building a new arena which opens next season.

 

[GindyDraws]

Leaving town, or facility changes? If the former, be sure to change your screen name accordingly.

They're moving up to Fishers with a brand new arena and even launched an Indoor Football League team in the Fishers Freight. I documented it on this forum.