Colorado Eagles Name Mark Letestu Head Coach, 2025-26 Games To Stream Exclusively

Several minor league hockey teams affiliated with NHL franchises have notable histories and recent developments as the 2025-26 season approaches. The Colorado Eagles, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, have won titles in the CHL and ECHL but are still pursuing their first Calder Cup, with Mark Letestu newly appointed as head coach. The Bloomington Bison, a new ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, entered their second season aiming for their first Kelly Cup, while the Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, missed the 2025 playoffs despite having two Kelly Cup wins in their past. The Texas Stars, AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, won the Calder Cup once in 2014 and recently appointed Toby Petersen as head coach, following a playoff exit to the Abbotsford Canucks who won the 2025 Calder Cup. Fans can watch games from these leagues live on FloHockey, which streams AHL, ECHL, and other North American hockey leagues. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars NHL team prepares for their 2025-26 season with optimism and contract discussions underway for key players.