Author: Armand Klisivitch

Inside The Rink ECHL Manager | Senior Editor Credentialed Reporter for the Adirondack Thunder & Worcester Railers.

ECHL: Darien Kielb Makes North American Return with Worcester Railers

The Worcester Railers have signed defenseman Darien Kielb for the 2025-26 season. Kielb, 26, spent last season in the EIHL with the Glasgow Clan, putting up two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 46 games. He would also see action in two playoff games. The Hamilton, Ontario, native finished the 2023-24 season in […]

ECHL: Cory Thomas Announces Retirement

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Cory Thomas has announced his retirement from professional hockey via Instagram after just four seasons. In his final year of his career, Thomas put up a goal and four assists for five points in 47 games. He would add one assist in 12 games during the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. ECHL Career […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Re-Sign Adam Pitters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Adam Pitters for the 2025-26 season. Pitters,26, put up three goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 43 games last season. He would play in two games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs, but couldn’t find the scoresheet. Pitters is just the third forward signed […]

ECHL: Brandon Fortunato Heads Overseas

Defenseman Brandon Fortunato is heading overseas to Italy to join Cortina in the Alps Hockey League. Fortunato,29, last played during the 2023-24 season with the Jacksonville Icemen. He put up two goals and 17 assists for 19 points in 41 games. The Albertson, NY native spent the first five years of his career in North […]

ECHL: Dan Ebrahim Re-Signs With Adirondack Thunder

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Dan Ebrahim for the 2025-26 season. Ebrahim, 25, joined Adirondack at the end of last season and would put up three goals with the Thunder. The rookie forward is not afraid to shoot the puck, as he had at least one shot in eight of his […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Randy Hernández

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Randy Hernández for the 2025-26 season. Hernández is the sixth forward and seventh player signed by the Nailers for the 2025-26 season. In his rookie season with the Atlanta Gladiators, Hernández put up 11 goals and nine assists for 20 points in 65 games. Randy Hernández […]

ECHL: Kalamazoo Wings Re-Sign Quinn Preston

The Kalamazoo Wings have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Quinn Preston for the 2025-26 season. In 63 games this season, Preston put up 13 goals and 25 assists for 38 points. He is the second player to sign with Kalamazoo for the 2025-26 season, joining captain Collin Saccoman. Preston,27, is entering his fifth pro season. […]

ECHL: Jace Isley Signs With Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve signed forward Jace Isley for the 2025-26 season. Isley is a 6’2, 201lb power-forward who should fit nicely into the middle-six for the Admirals next season. He will also provide some physicality for the Admirals. He is the first new signing for the Admirals and the fifth player […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Sign Riku Ishida

The Bloomington Bison have announced their first signing on the blue line with the addition of defenseman Riku Ishida. The 25-year-old defenseman spent last season in Italy, where he put up five goals and 29 assists for 34 points in 38 games with Meran/Merano. Ishida put up a goal and two assists in eight games […]

ECHL: Justin Portillo Signs ECHL Deal With Cincinnati Cyclones

The Cincinnati Cyclones have added some grit to their lineup with the signing of forward Justin Portillo. Portillo, 33, began the 2024-25 season with the FPHL’s newest team, the Athens Rock Lobsters. In 26 games with the Rock Lobsters, he put up five assists along with 136 penalty minutes, which led the team. He also […]