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

ECHL: Ryan Smith Heads Overseas
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 10, 2024
Adirondack Thunder forward Ryan Smith is heading overseas to Germany to join Selber Wolfe of the DEL2. This comes just two days after being suspended by the Adirondack Thunder in order for them to keep his ECHL rights. He had six goals and six assists for 12 points in 18 games this season with Adirondack. […]
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ECHL North Division Recap | Week 8
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 10, 2024
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Here’s how all the teams faired during week 8 of the ECHL Regular Season. Wheeling Nailers (15-3-1-0, 31pts,1st Place)- The Wheeling Nailers not only sit atop the North Division but currently have the […]
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ECHL: Zachary Emond Named Goaltender of the Week | 12/02-12/09/2024
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 9, 2024
Trois-Rivieres Lions goaltender Zachary Emond has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week, beginning December 2nd and ending December 9th. The 24-year-old goaltender went 2-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .929 SV% in two starts, including a 35 shutout vs Maine Mariners on Sunday. This is the second time in his career Emond has […]
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ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 12/08/2024
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 8, 2024
The Adirondack Thunder had a busy Sunday as they officially added Sam Ruffin to the roster and placed him on reserve. Ruffin was acquired in a trade with the Indy Fuel. Adirondack suspended Ryan Smith with the likelihood that he’s overseas in Europe, and the Utica Comets would recall two forwards. Both are currently on […]
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Ryan Smith Suspended By Adirondack Thunder
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 8, 2024
The Adirondack Thunder announced this morning that forward Ryan Smith had been suspended. Smith could likely be headed overseas, as this is the normal procedure teams follow when players go overseas. Ryan Smith had six goals and six assists for 12 points in 18 games this season. What Smith’s Suspension Means For The Thunder This is […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Reading Royals vs Adirondack Thunder | 12/07/2024
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 7, 2024
The Adirondack Thunder came into Saturday Night needing a win after an abysmal performance on Friday Night. For the first time all season, Head Coach Pete MacArthur would give the nod to David Fessenden, who would make his first career start after signing with Adirondack in the off-season. The Parker, Colorado native would be tested […]
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ECHL: Florida Everblades Colin Theisen Suspended
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 7, 2024
The ECHL Department of Players Safety has announced that they’ve suspended Florida Everblades forward Colin Theisen one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions at the 15:43 mark of the second period in Friday’s game vs Jacksonville Icemen. Theisen, while battling for the puck, would high-stick Jacksonville Icemen forward Chase Lang with […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Norfolk Admirals | 12/06/2024
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 6, 2024
The Adirondack Thunder (9-7-0-1) would host the Norfolk Admirals (11-4-3-0) on Friday night, with Adirondack winning three of the first four meetings between the two teams coming into tonight. It would be yet another slow start for the Thunder as Stephan Timofeyev fed Brady Fleurent in front to give Norfolk a 1-0 lead just 1:53 […]
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Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers Strike A Deal
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 6, 2024
The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers struck a deal on Friday Afternoon. The Canadiens sent forward Jacob Perreault to Edmonton in exchange for defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer. This deal comes hours after Perreault was assigned to the Trois-Rivieres Lions. Perrault will head to the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL, and Hoefenmayer will likely join the Laval […]
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ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 12/05/2024
- Armand Klisivitch
- December 5, 2024
The Adirondack Thunder had a busy Thursday as they announced two trades as Pete MacArthur continues to shake up the Thunder roster. This is the first time MacArthur has made a trade during the regular season. Keanan Stewart Headed to Iowa The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve traded forward Keanan Stewart to the Iowa […]
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