How To Watch Washington Capitals Prospects In 2026-27

Washington Capitals fans can follow the organization's professional pipeline by watching the Hershey Bears and South Carolina Stingrays on FloHockey throughout the 2026-27 season.

Sep 28

How To Watch South Carolina Stingrays In 2026-27 And Why Capitals Fans Should Watch

The South Carolina Stingrays enter the 2026-27 ECHL season with a combination of recent success, championship history and a significant connection to the Washington Capitals' development system. The organizational structure runs from Washington to the AHL's Hershey Bears and then to South Carolina.

Sep 26

How To Watch Greenville Swamp Rabbits In 2026-27 And Why Kings Fans Should Watch

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits enter the 2026-27 ECHL season looking for a rebound while continuing their role in the Los Angeles Kings' professional development structure. The organizational connection runs from the Kings to the AHL's Ontario Reign and then to Greenville.

Sep 26

NHL Affiliate Map: What Washington Capitals Fans Need To Know

Few NHL teams have more established minor-league relationships than the Washington Capitals.

Sep 24

When Does The ECHL Season Start? And Why Hockey Fans Should Watch

The ECHL season marks the beginning of another year of professional hockey across North America, bringing together NHL prospects, veteran players and passionate fan bases in markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Sep 15

Which Teams Made The ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs In 2026?

After the long road of the regular season, 16 teams remain in the hunt for the coveted Kelly Cup in the ECHL. The playoff field has been set and after running through the gauntlet of 72 games, the path only gets harder from here.

Apr 20

ECHL Power Rankings: Kansas City Mavericks Surge Into Top Spot

The ECHL season has passed its halfway point and the picture of the contenders and pretenders for the Kelly Cup is clearing up. Teams looking to make a playoff push have to start stacking points in a real way even now with 30-plus games remaining for most teams.

Feb 2

ECHL Power Rankings: Holiday Edition Finds Wheeling Nailers Atop Nice List

Any season in professional hockey is a grind, full of twists and turns and wild swings positively or negatively. In our monthly power rankings for the ECHL, you’ll see firsthand just how quickly things can change in either direction for a team.

Dec 19, 2025

ECHL Power Rankings: Wheeling Nailers Take Top Spot In Season's First List

We are officially one month into the ECHL season and almost every team in the league has played at least 10 games. It is starting to create a picture as top teams surge and those foundering still have to feel like there is time to turn things around.

Nov 19, 2025

Who Are The Washington Capitals' ECHL Affiliate: South Carolina Stingrays

The Washington Capitals’ ECHL affiliate is the South Carolina Stingrays, operating out of North Charleston, South Carolina.

Oct 6, 2025

ECHL Hockey Returns For 2025-26 Season, See When Opening Night Is

The ECHL is set to start its 2025-26 season on Oct. 17 and will have a jam-packed opening weekend of action. Last season, Trois-Rivieres took down Toledo 4-1 to claim the Kelly Cup after dropping just five games in the entirety of the playoffs.

Sep 9, 2025

NHL Minor League Hockey Team Affiliates Breakdown

So what happens after an NHL team drafts a player?

Jun 10, 2025

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs 2025 To Begin April 16: How To Watch, What To Know

The 2024-25 ECHL regular season has come to a close and it's time to get the second season underway. The Kelly Cup Playoffs will begin Wednesday, April 16 as the chase for the league's top prize is down to its 16 teams for the division semifinals.

Apr 14, 2025

ECHL Holiday Break: Gifts Teams Could Really Use This Season

The ECHL’s holiday break is a tough time for coaches and a great time for players.

Dec 24, 2024

How To Succeed In The ECHL: Some Advice For Expansion Teams

The ECHL has two expansion teams this season – the Bloomington Bison and Tahoe Knight Monsters – with another on the way in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Oct 25, 2024