Author: Armand Klisivitch

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

ECHL: Trois-Rivières Lions Bring Back Rookie Defenseman

The Trois-Rivières Lions continued their signing spree on Thursday, as they announced they’ve re-signed defenseman Emmett Serensits. It is the first defensemen that the team has re-signed this off-season. The Oakville, Ontario native played in 28 games while putting three goals and 10 assists for 13 points before joining the Lions this season. In 10 […]

ECHL: Matthew Philip Heads Overseas

Maine Mariners forward Matthew Philip is heading overseas to France to join Cergy-Pontoise of Ligue Magnus. Phillip isn’t the only ECHLer that has signed with the Jokers next season as Toledo Walleye defenseman Tanner Palocsik also signed with the team. Philip was originally signed by the Bison and attended training camp with Bloomington before being […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Rob Lippolis Named 2025 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year

Adirondack Thunder Broadcaster Rob Lippolis has been named the 2025 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year. Lippolis was also named a finalist for the award last season. Lippolis was the brains behind Country Night which was one of three awards the Thunder brought home from the 2024 Summer Meetings in Las Vegas. The Thunder were nominated […]

ECHL: Anthony Beauchamp Re-Signs With Trois-Rivières Lions

The Trois-Rivières Lions made their third signing in three days, and re-signed the second of the two Anthony’s as they announced the re-signing of forward Anthony Beauchamp. It was a rough first year in TR for Beauchamp who was limited to 22 regular-seaon games, where he put up seven goals and an assist for eight […]

ECHL: Anthony Beauregard Staying with Trois-Rivières Lions

The Trois-Rivières Lions continue to stay active as they’ve announced their second signing in two days as Anthony Beauregard in returning for his fourth seasons with the Lions. This comes a day after the Lions re-signed their captain, Morgan Adams-Moisan. Beauregard, 29, put up 25 goals and 42 assists for 67 points in 67 games […]

ECHL: Trois-Rivières Lions Announces First Signing Along With Season-Ending Roster

The Trois-Rivières Lions have wasted no time planning for next season as they not only revealed their season-ending roster along with their first signing for the 2025-26 season. Per the ECHL, here are the rules of the Season-Ending Roster, Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Announce 2024-25 Season-Ending Roster

The Adirondack Thunder relieved their 2024-25 season-ending roster on Monday afternoon, which consisted of 12 forwards, seven defenseman, and one goaltender. Per the ECHL, Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2024-25. Adirondack Thunder Protected List Forwards (12) – Caden […]

ECHL: Future Of Utah Grizzlies In Question Amid Possible Sale And Relocation

The Utah Grizzlies have stunned the ECHL world, and their fans, late Sunday evening when the team announced the formal process to explore a possible sale and relocation. This news comes just a season after the Utah Mammoth (formerly called the Utah Hockey Club) relocated less than 10 miles away. Utah is currently affiliated with […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Trade Away Two At Future Considerations Deadline

The Worcester Railers completed two trades on Friday Afternoon prior to the ECHL Future Considerations deadline. In each of these two trades, the Railers would end up losing a player, as they finished the day with one less forward and one less defenseman. Worcester Railers Trade Griffin Loughran The Idaho Steelheads have acquired Griffin Loughran […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Future Considerations Trade Deadline Recap

The Norfolk Admirals wrapped up three trades on Friday afternoon prior to the ECHL Future Considerations Trade Deadline. Norfolk would add two more forwards to their roster, but would lose a notable name up front as well. Denis Smirnov Headed To Idaho The Idaho Steelheads would acquire forward Denis Smirnov from Norfolk to complete the […]