Author: Armand Klisivitch

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

ECHL Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Adirondack Thunder | 03/07/2025

The Adirondack Thunder returned home for a three-in-three against the Wheeling Nailers after a grueling 14-day road trip in which the Thunder went 2-5-1, with one of those wins coming against the Nailers. Things went from bad to worse for the Thunder, roster-wise, as Tyler Brennan is sick and is expected to be out all […]

New Jersey Devils Extend Johnathan Kovacevic

The New Jersey Devils have announced that they have signed defenseman Jonathan Kovacevic to a five-year, $20 million extension that carries him through the 2029-30 season. It contains a 10-team no-trade team list for the first two years of the deal. Kovacevic, 27, is having a career year as he’s put up one goal and […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 03/06/2025

The Adirondack Thunder had a busy Thursday preparing their roster for the weekend series vs Wheeling Nailers. Let’s take a look at all of the moves the Thunder made earlier today. Adirondack Adds A Forward Adirondack would go out and add to their blueline on Thursday as they announced the signing of forward Isaiah Fox. […]

ECHL: Nick Capone Suspended

The ECHL Department of Player’s Saftey has suspended Reading Royals forward Nick Capone one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in Wednesday’s game vs the Adirondack Thunder. Capone slew-footed Adirondack Thunder forward Grant Loven behind the play at the 18:28 mark of the second period. The East Haven, Connecticut native would […]

ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Reading Royals | 03/05/2025

The Adirondack Thunder finished a 14-day, eight-game road trip on Wednesday night in Reading against the Royals. Coming into the night, the Thunder had won all four games at Santander Arena, with their last loss in Reading coming over a year ago on March 1st, 2023. Adirondack would also play their second straight game without […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 20

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Trois-Rivieres Lions (36-12-4-1, 77pts, First Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions had a rough weekend as they would lose two out of three to Norfolk on home ice last weekend after starting the year […]

ECHL: Spencer Kennedy Suspended

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has suspended Norfolk Admirals forward Spencer Kennedy two games for his actions in Saturday’s game vs Trois-Rivieres Lions. Kennedy would deliver a knee-on-knee hit to Trois-Rivieres forward Jonathan Yantsis at the 3:59 mark of the first period. This is his first ECHL suspension. In 21 games this season, he […]

ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs. Wheeling Nailers | 03/01/2025

The Adirondack Thunder were looking to change their luck as they’d begun their season-long road trip with a 1-3-1 record through the first five games. On Friday, it would be a fight that kicked off the game just five seconds in, and on Saturday Night, it would be Josh Filmon who got the party started […]

ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Wheeling Nailers | 02/28/2025

The Adirondack Thunder and Wheeling Nailers would meet for the first of five meetings and the first time since January 18th, 2019, which was a 6-2 win by the Thunder back in Glens Falls. Prior to the game, the Nailers would name defenseman Louie Roehl as their captain. Coming into Friday Night, both teams were […]

Kirby Dach Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that Kirby Dach will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery; he’s expected to return for the beginning of next season. In 57 games this season with the Canadiens, Dach put up 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points. This is the second straight […]