Author: Armand Klisivitch

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

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Bring Back Grant Hebert

The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Grant Hebert for the 2025-26 season. Hebert,28, began last season in the EIHL with the Manchester Storm, where he had 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 31 games. He would join the Admirals in the middle of February and would put up five […]

ECHL: Matus Spodniak Heads Back Home

Indy Fuel forward Matus Spodniak is heading back home to Slovakia to join HK Dulka Michalovce after spending his first three seasons in North America. Spodniak spent the majority of last season with the Fuel, putting up six goals and seven assists for 13 points in 46 games. During the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs, he […]

ECHL: Ryan Mahshie Staying With Worcester Railers for 2025-26

The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve signed forward Ryan Mahshie for the 2025-26 season. Mahshie, 26, spent the 2024-25 season with the Orlando Solar Bears, Allen Americans, and Worcester Railers. He would put up four goals and four assists for eight points in 62 games. He had three goals and four assists for seven […]

Booster Clubs: The Unsung Heroes Of Minor League Hockey

Fans play a major role in the lower levels of professional hockey—especially in the ECHL and SPHL. One of the best examples of that passion is the annual “Jamboree,” where Booster Clubs from both leagues come together to connect and celebrate. In 2025, the Atlanta Gladiators Booster Club hosted the event at The Westin Atlanta/Duluth, […]

Montreal Canadiens Re-Sign Jayden Struble

The Montreal Canadiens and defenseman Jayden Struble have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, one-way deal worth $1.4 million. This deal carries him through the 2026-27 season. Struble, 23, spent the majority of last season with the Canadiens, putting up two goals and 11 assists for 13 points in 56 games. His 13 points […]

ECHL: Kobe Walker Heads Overseas

Wichita Thunder forward Kobe Walker is heading overseas to Denmark to join the Aalborg Pirates after finishing his first full season in the ECHL. In 68 games last year, the 27-year-old forward put up 30 goals and 36 assists for 66 points in 68 games. Kobe Walker and Jay Dickman would lead the Thunder with […]

ECHL: Mason Emoff Heads Overseas

Bloomington Bison forward Mason Emoff is heading overseas to Italy after spending his first two professional seasons in North America. Last Season, Emoff spent time in both the SPHL and ECHL. He would begin the year in the SPHL with the Fayetteville Marksmen, where he had six goals and 13 assists for 19 points in […]

ECHL: Brennan Kapcheck Returns To Tahoe

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Brennan Kapcheck for the 2025-26 season. In 64 games last season, Kapcheck put up four goals and 29 assists for 33 points. His 33 points were a career high. He would add eight assists in eight games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The 28-year-old defenseman […]

ECHL: Another New Face Joins the Worcester Blueline

The Worcester Railers have added another new addition to their blueline with the addition of defenseman Jake Stevens. The Naperville, Illinois native would bounce around during the 2024-25 season, spending time with three different teams while playing in both the ECHL and SPHL. Steven didn’t make his season debut until January, as he played nine […]

ECHL: James White Heads Overseas

Wheeling Nailers Forward James White is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HC Nove Zamky after putting up two assists in just five games last season. White was not on Wheeling’s Kelly Cup Playoff roster and wasn’t on the Nailers season-ending roster. He becomes the sixth Nailer to leave the ECHL after the season finished; […]