Author: Armand Klisivitch

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

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (12/13-12/15/2024)

Inside the Rink is ready to kick off its coverage of the ECHL for the 2024-25 Season. Each week, we will highlight three matchups as our must-see games across the league. Here are our picks for this week. Flo Hockey Game of the Week: Allen Americans (7-8-4-0) vs Indy Fuel (8-7-1-1): December 13th After playing […]

ECHL: Jeremy Brodeur Recalled To Utica Comets

The Utica Comets have announced that they’ve recalled goaltender Jeremy Brodeur from the Adirondack Thunder. This comes as Jake Allen is dealing with an injury with the New Jersey Devils, and Nico Daws is still day-to-day in Utica. Brodeur is 6-4 this season with a 2.94 GAA and .895 SV%, with one shutout in 11 […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 12/10/2024

The Adirondack Thunder continue to shuffle things up with another handful of moves on Tuesday, including some help from the Utica Comets. Let’s take a look at everything that went down today in Adirondack. Greg Smith Signs With Thunder The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve signed forward Greg Smith to an ECHL contract. Smith […]

ECHL: Ryan Smith Heads Overseas

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. […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 8

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 […]

ECHL: Zachary Emond Named Goaltender of the Week | 12/02-12/09/2024

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 […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 12/08/2024

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 […]

Ryan Smith skating for the Adirondack Thunder

Ryan Smith Suspended By Adirondack Thunder

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 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Reading Royals vs Adirondack Thunder | 12/07/2024

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 […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Colin Theisen Suspended

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 […]