The Toledo Walleye team is taking steps toward defending its North Division Championship from last season including the recent signing of Stephan Vigier, a 25-year-old 5’9,” center for the upcoming season. Vigier, from Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, MB signed with the Walleye, following a solid rookie season with the Cincinnati Cyclones that saw him contribute 28 points (14g, 14a)
The Rapid City Rush hockey team announced on Aug. 12 it had been invited to be the lone ECHL affiliate for the Arizona Coyotes. The Rush has been Independent in previous seasons while the Yotes affiliated with the Gwinnett Gladiators in the ECHL. The Coyotes will keep its AHL affiliation with the Springfield Falcons.
The Rapid City Rush, like the other ECHL teams is putting together its roster for the 2015-16 seasons with summer signings. Starting a busy month of signings was the return to the team of defenseman Brett Kostolansky on the same day the Rush also added veteran defender Kirill Tulupov who last season played in Wichita.
The Quad City Mallards’ management stayed busy throughout the heat of the summer and highlighted a busy month of July by renewing its affiliation agreement with the parent Minnesota Wild. A team issued press release confirmed the Minnesota Wild-Iowa Wild-Quad City Mallards troika would be working together once again, marking the third consecutive season of affiliation
The Kalamazoo Wings have been putting things together through the month of July, beginning on the opening day of the month with qualifying offers to eight players. The Wings sent sheets to three defensemen and five forwards and continued to build the squad through the month. Listed below are the players extended qualifying offers. Steven
