The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) are pleased to announce its playoff formats, including the Regional Finals and Frozen Finals dates and locations, for the 2026-27 season. Full story here: bit.ly/3QjwZCM #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head to Rhode Island for the next edition of the summer coaches' series with James Mello from H.C. Rhode Island. Coming off of the best season in franchise history, Mello is looking forward to the challenge of raising the bar even higher this upcoming year, all while entering the new season with a new target on their back. Mello knows that there are many teams that will be looking to knock them off this year, as HCRI has quickly established themselves as an annual contender for the Regional Finals. With a strong core returning to the program, including Aidan Forcier, the Co-Rookie of the Year from the 2025-26 season, the goal of course is to get back to the Regional Finals and then advance past that stage to reach the EHL Frozen Finals for the very first time. To go along with the victories on the ice, it's also important to note the advancement victories, as in just four seasons, HCRI has already helped 25 players move on to NCAA hockey. Access episode #296 through the 🔗 in our bio, on our YouTube channel, or at easternhockeyleague.org Presented by @hockeypodnet & Mr. LemonWax #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Adam Ellegood Commits to Roger Williams University @Wizards_EHL All-Star Forward Climbs Ladder of Development, to join Hawks for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4uGK9rG #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

“We knew we needed to get back on the track” Express Head Coach Nic Cota gave us his thoughts on his team’s end of season surge which carried into a first round sweep, and much more in this week’s episode of the #EShow podcast! Check out the full episode 🎙️ #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Thomas Dell Commits to University of St. Joseph Capitals Defenseman to join Blue Jays for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4aClGMD #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Anthony LoGiurato Commits to Misericordia University @NJ87sEHL Forward Climbs Ladder of Development, to join Cougars for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4xjkk35 #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) are pleased to announce its All-Star events for the 2026-27 season – the EHL All-Star College Series and the EHLP All-Star Game. Head to the link for the full story: easternhockeyleague.org/2026… #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

On this week’s episode of the #EShow, we shift back to Massachusetts for the next edition of the summer coaches’ series with Nic Cota from the Express Hockey Club. Coming off of another strong campaign in the EHL, Cota has hit the offseason running, looking to build further on the annual success that they’ve produced out of Walpole. Year in and year out, the Express are consistently in the ballpark of 30 victories, to go along with double-digit NCAA Commitments. This on-ice success translates into the Express having established itself as annual contender each and every year to advance to Providence, RI, and the EHL Frozen Finals. In order to maintain that level this upcoming season, Cota is now faced with the challenge of replacing Ville Bodin and his 52 goals from this past season, Lukas Toth and his 29 victories between the pipes, and large group of what was a very deep Express team. Access episode #295 through the 🔗 in our bio, on our YouTube channel, or at easternhockeyleague.org Presented by @hockeypodnet & Mr. LemonWax #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Warren Nguenti-Abessolo Commits to University of St. Joseph Express Forward Climbs Ladder of Development, to join Blue Jays for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/43ineaJ #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Breaking: The NCAA D1 Cabinet met and further discussed the hockey model today. Sources say the NCAA will adopt hockey’s proposed model, where the eligibility clock begins the season following an athlete’s 19th birthday or college enrollment, removing HS graduation.

“The best teams I’ve been on have felt like families.” The Connecticut Nor’Easter are on the rise in the EHL, and we talked with Head Coach Nielsson Arcibal on how their culture is only adding to it. Listen to the full interview on this week’s #EShow Podcast! #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Alex Herron Commits to Worcester State University Capitals Forward to join Lancers for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4uc9zgj

Kacper Gach Commits to Concordia University @NHAvalancheEHL Forward to join Falcons for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4uexThM #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

The EHL and EHLP announces its 2026-27 Division Realignment and Showcase Series Full story: bit.ly/4o3aazp #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head to Connecticut for the next installment of the summer coaches' series with Nielsson Arcibal from the Connecticut Nor'Easter. Coming off of his first season in the EHL, Arcibal is enjoying a full off-season while getting prepared for year #2 in the EHL. Looking back on his first campaign, and there was a noticeable improvement in his team's level of play as the season progressed. Connecticut became tougher to play against throughout the 2025-26 season, and gave H.C. Rhode Island a true battle in the Central Division Finals. With a solid core returning, all of whom are looking to build off of the finish they earned, Arcibal and the Nor'Easter have big goals and aspirations set for the year ahead. Access episode #294 through the 🔗 in our bio, on our YouTube channel, or at easternhockeyleague.org Presented by @hockeypodnet & Mr. LemonWax #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Nick Macri Commits to University of St. Joseph @NJBearsHcky Forward to join Blue Jays for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4nXEw6l #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

The New Jersey Bears’ team first mentality carried them to their most successful season to date! Hear from Head Coach Jason Kilcoyne on their Frozen Finals run and more in our full length #EShow interview! @NJBearsHcky #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Mark Trischler Commits to University of St. Joseph Express All Star Defenseman to join Blue Jays for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4wSaHIu #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

Andrew Duval Commits to Assumption University @VJWJuniors All Star Forward Climbs Ladder of Development, will join Greyhounds for the 2026-2027 Season 🔗: bit.ly/4u34Mhc #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance

On this week’s episode of the #EShow, we shift back south in the summer coaches’ series with Jason Kilcoyne from the New Jersey Bears. A little off a month removed from a deep playoff run, Kilcoyne looks back on the journey his team took to Providence. After claiming the franchise’s first playoff victory in game #1 of the First Round against the New Jersey 87’s, Kilcoyne and the Bears went on to win their first playoff series, followed by division title over the Philadelphia Hockey Club, and then came out on top over H.C. Rhode Island at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Finals. While New Jersey ultimately fell short to the Seahawks Hockey Club in the last game of the Frozen Finals, it was still a memorable postseason run that the Bears will look to build off of this season, and for years to come. While the victories on the ice are something that New Jersey feels very proud of, it’s the NCAA and ACHA placements that set them apart, advancing a double-digit total number of players once again in 2025-26. Access episode #293 through the 🔗 in our bio, on our YouTube channel, or at easternhockeyleague.org Presented by @hockeypodnet & Mr. LemonWax #WherePlayersComeFirst | #DevelopPromoteAdvance