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Komets Re-Sign Defenseman Galipeau

July 8, 2020 - Fort Wayne, IN - The Fort Wayne Komets announced Wednesday that defenseman Olivier Galipeau has re-signed with the club. Director of Communications Chuck Bailey retires, longtime Equipment Manager Joe Franke will not return for the 2020-2021 season and rookie forward Liam Murphy has signed a tryout agreement. Galipeau skated 55 games with the Komets last season scoring eight goals and adding 26 assists to lead all Komets defensemen with 34 points. The 23-year-old capped his second pro season by being named the Komets Best... Full Story

Rush Tender Eight Qualifying Offers

July 8, 2020 - (RAPID CITY, SD) - The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, announced today that the team tendered the league-maximum eight qualifying offers for the 2020 offseason. Below are the players that received a qualifying offer: FORWARDS (5) Peter Quenneville Brennan Saulnier Darian Romanko Stephane Legault Dante Salituro DEFENSEMEN (2) Josh Elmes Chris Leibinger GOALTENDER (1) Tyler Parks Players who had already signed a contract by June 30 did not need to recei... Full Story

Bryan Lemos Returns to KC After Strong Rookie Campaign

July 8, 2020 - INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - The Kansas City Mavericks announced Tuesday the club has re-signed forward Bryan Lemos to a Standard Player Contract (SPC). Lemos, a five-foot-10, 187-pounder from East Providence, RI, was a bright spot for the Mavericks last season. The 23-year-old put up solid numbers in his rookie season in 2019-20 with 31 points on 14 goals and 17 assists in 55 games. Lemos also was one of the Mavs most disciplined players, accumulating just 10 penalty minutes all season. "Bryan brings a high hockey IQ with grea... Full Story

Solar Bears Sign Peter MacArthur

July 8, 2020 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears have announced the club has agreed to terms with veteran forward Peter MacArthur on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2020-21 season. MacArthur, 35, joins the Solar Bears after initially retiring in 2019, only to later come out of retirement and suit up for Italian club HC Pustertal Wölfe of the Alps Hockey League during the 2019-20 campaign, posting 15 points (3g-12a) and 14 penalty minutes in 17 games. MacArthur's ECHL résumé includes stops with the Adirondack ... Full Story

• Komets Re-Sign Defenseman Galipeau - Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) July 8
  
• Rush Tender Eight Qualifying Offers - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) July 8
  
• Bryan Lemos Returns to KC After Strong Rookie Campaign - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) July 8
  
• Solar Bears Sign Peter MacArthur - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) July 8
  
• Cam Clarke Returns for Coming Season - Wichita Thunder (ECHL) July 8
  
• Frederic, Suter Signed to Glads - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) July 8
  
• Swamp Rabbits Re-Sign Brien Diffley - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) July 8
  
• Worcester Railers HC Sign Veteran Forward Jordan Smotherman for 2020-21 Season - Worcester Railers HC (ECHL) July 8
  
• Bergin Accepts New Opportunity - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) July 8
  
• F Frank DiChiara First to Sign with Royals for 2020-21 - Reading Royals (ECHL) July 7
  
• Mavericks Re-Sign Power Forward Loren Ulett - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) July 7
  
• Americans Welcome Back Lancaster and Lammon for Sophomore Seasons - Allen Americans (ECHL) July 7
  
• High-Scoring Forward Joins Walleye Lineup - Toledo Walleye (ECHL) July 7
  
• Growlers Announce Buddy the Puffin Clothing Line - Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL) July 7
  
• Grip It and Sip It for MG Returns to Wild Dunes August 10 - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) July 7
  
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• Galipeau, Murphy sign with K's - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (July 9)
• Nailers Re-Sign Alec Butcher - ECHL WTRF (July 9)
• SC Stingrays head coach leaving team for college hockey job - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (July 9)
• Signing of Division III college prospects rare for Walleye - ECHL Toledo Blade (July 9)
• Atlanta Gladiators sign Grant Frederic, Jack Suter - ECHL Gwinnett Daily Post (July 8)
• SC Stingrays head coach leaving team for 'new challenge in his coaching career' - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (July 8)
• Nailers sign Butcher to a contract - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (July 8)
• Forward Butcher Becomes First Player to Sign With Nailers in Offseason - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (July 8)
• Mavericks bring back veteran Ulett - ECHL Independence Examiner (July 8)
• Former Walleye captain Nightingale joins coaching ranks - ECHL Toledo Blade (July 8)
• Sports briefs - ECHL Newton Kansan (July 7)
• Walleye sign high-scoring college forward Keenan - ECHL Toledo Blade (July 7)
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