Author: Armand Klisivitch

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

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Sign Justin Taylor

The Adirondack Thunder have added some much-needed experience with the signing of forward Justin Taylor for the 2025-26 season. Taylor, 36, had 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 51 games last season with the Fort Wayne Komets. He is the seventh forward and tenth signing by the Thunder for the 2025-26 season. […]

ECHL: Sean Montgomery Returns To Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed center Sean Montgomery for the 2025-26 season. In his first full season with the Admirals, Montgomery put up 14 goals and nine assists for 23 points in 67 games. Montgomery was a key player on the Admirals’ PK that finished 10th in the ECHL last season (82%). […]

ECHL: Alden Hirschfeld Steps Down After Six Seasons With Toledo Walleye

The Toledo Walleye will be on the hunt for a new assistant coach after Alden Hirschfeld announced he’s stepping down after six seasons behind the bench to pursue opportunities outside of hockey. During his time with the Toledo, the team would make the playoffs in five of its six seasons, and won the Central Division […]

ECHL: Riley Piercey Returns For Third Season With Worcester Railers

The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve signed forward Riley Piercey for the 2025-26 season. Piercey, 23, split last season between the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) and Worcester Railers (ECHL). In 37 games with the Railers, he would put up 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points. During his 20 games in Bridgeport, he put […]

ECHL: Darien Kielb Makes North American Return with Worcester Railers

The Worcester Railers have signed defenseman Darien Kielb for the 2025-26 season. Kielb, 26, spent last season in the EIHL with the Glasgow Clan, putting up two goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 46 games. He would also see action in two playoff games. The Hamilton, Ontario, native finished the 2023-24 season in […]

ECHL: Cory Thomas Announces Retirement

Trois-Rivières Lions defenseman Cory Thomas has announced his retirement from professional hockey via Instagram after just four seasons. In his final year of his career, Thomas put up a goal and four assists for five points in 47 games. He would add one assist in 12 games during the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. ECHL Career […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Re-Sign Adam Pitters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Adam Pitters for the 2025-26 season. Pitters,26, put up three goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 43 games last season. He would play in two games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs, but couldn’t find the scoresheet. Pitters is just the third forward signed […]

ECHL: Brandon Fortunato Heads Overseas

Defenseman Brandon Fortunato is heading overseas to Italy to join Cortina in the Alps Hockey League. Fortunato,29, last played during the 2023-24 season with the Jacksonville Icemen. He put up two goals and 17 assists for 19 points in 41 games. The Albertson, NY native spent the first five years of his career in North […]

ECHL: Dan Ebrahim Re-Signs With Adirondack Thunder

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Dan Ebrahim for the 2025-26 season. Ebrahim, 25, joined Adirondack at the end of last season and would put up three goals with the Thunder. The rookie forward is not afraid to shoot the puck, as he had at least one shot in eight of his […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Randy Hernández

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Randy Hernández for the 2025-26 season. Hernández is the sixth forward and seventh player signed by the Nailers for the 2025-26 season. In his rookie season with the Atlanta Gladiators, Hernández put up 11 goals and nine assists for 20 points in 65 games. Randy Hernández […]