Author: Armand Klisivitch

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

ECHL: Chris Jandric Heads Overseas

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Chris Jandric is heading overseas to Germany to join ERC Ingolstadt in the DEL after spending his first two pro seasons in North America. Jandric had a great season with the Lions, putting up 10 goals and 40 assists for 50 points in 54 games. He would lead all Lions defensemen in […]

Montreal Canadiens Trade Cayden Primeau To Carolina Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens have traded the negotiating rights to goaltender Cayden Primeau to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2026. Primeau, 25, split last season between the Laval Rocket and the Canadiens. In 11 games in Montreal, he struggled, going 2-3-1 with a 4.70 GAA and .836SV%. During his time in […]

New Jersey Devils Extend Qualifying Offers To Two Players

The New Jersey Devils have extended qualifying offers to defenseman Luke Hughes and forward Cody Glass. Three players didn’t receive qualifying offers. Luke Hughes and Cody Glass Receive Offers Luke Hughes– There’s no doubt that the Devils were looking to bring back one of their promising young defenders in Luke Hughes. The 21-year-old defenseman is […]

ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Bring Back Jack Gorniak and Josh Groll

The Fort Wayne Komets started the week off by announcing the re-signing of forwards Jack Gorniak and Josh Groll. Fort Wayne now has three players signed for the 2025-26 season. Jack Gorniak Returns for Third Season with Komets Gorniak, 25, will enter his third season with the Komets and is coming off a career year, […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Add Ryan Anderson To Coaching Staff

The Utah Grizzlies have quickly assembled a coaching staff, as they announced John Becanic as the head coach on Friday. Today, they announced that Ryan Anderson will be joining the staff as an assistant coach. Anderson spent last season as an assistant coach with the Reading Royals. The Kingsford, Michigan native also spent parts of two seasons […]

ECHL: Louie Roehl Heads Overseas

Wheeling Nailers captain Louie Roehl is heading overseas to Austria to join Pioneers Vorarlberg in the ICEHL. He spent his first three professional seasons with the Wheeling Nailers. Roehl played in all 72 games last season, putting up five goals and 20 assists for 25 points. He was the only Nailer to play in all […]

ECHL: Adam McCormick Heads Overseas

Indy Fuel Defenseman Adam McCormick is heading overseas to Germany to join Eispiraten Crimmitschau in the DEL2 after spending his first professional season in North America. In 33 games with the Indy Fuel, he’d put up two goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 33 games. McCormick also played in all four of Indy’s […]

ECHL: Andrew Coxhead Staying in Trois-Rivières

“A signing a day keeps the doctor away” is one quote you could use to explain the Trois-Rivières Lions as they announced their fifth signing of the week, as they are bringing back forward Andrew Coxhead. The 25-year-old season had a busy rookie season playing with the Kansas City Mavericks, Orlando Solar Bears, and Trois-Rivières […]

ECHL: Mathieu Gosselin Heads Overseas

Cincinnati Cyclones forward Mathieu Gosselin is heading overseas to England to join the Guildford Flames of the EIHL. He is the second ECHLer to sign with Guildford this offseason, joining Maine Mariners forward Josh Nixon. The 26-year-old winger just finished his first professional season as he put up 18 goals and 31 assists for 49 […]

ECHL: Dennis Busby Heads Overseas

Adirondack Thunder defenseman Dennis Busby is heading overseas to join the Manchester Storm of the EIHL after finishing the 2024-25 season in the ECHL. Busby joined the Fort Wayne Komets on March 13th after putting up 10 goals and 21 assists for 31 points in his final year at Saint Mary’s University. He all defensemen […]