Author: Sam Wismer

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers: Veteran Center Alec Butcher Re-Signs

Alec Butcher is a veteran in the world of the ECHL, and fits the mold for the Tulsa Oilers. Butcher has re-signed for his sixth full professional season. In the 2023-2024 season, Butcher spent a majority of the season with Tulsa after being traded by the Reading Royals for Tag Bertuzzi. Butcher played in 56 […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Release 24-25 Promotional Schedule

As the new hockey season is approaching, teams are starting to release their promotional schedules. On Tuesday, September 3rd, the Reading Royals released their 2024-2025 promotional schedule. All 36 regular season home games will feature a promotion during the season. Teddy Bear Toss, Pucks and Paws, and the 2023-2024 sold-out Pink in the Rink returns. […]

In Memory of Matthew Gaudreau

There are some things in this life that are bigger than hockey. Today, the hockey world was rocked by the announcement of the passing of Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau. Born on December 5th, 1994, in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, he was the younger brother of Johnny Gaudreau and had an extremely close relationship with […]

AHL: Alex Whelan Retires

There comes the time when a player has to make the decision to keep going, or to hang up the skates and move on from the game. This week, former AHL Right Winger Alex Whelan, announced his retirement from the game. Whelan, is 27 years old, and hails from Ramsey, NJ. He is 6’0 and […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates Sign Forward Devon Paliani for the 2024-2025 Season

On August 28th, 2024, Savannah Ghost Pirates announced they have acquired forward Devon Paliani in a three-way trade. Savannah has also signed Paliani to a contract for the 2024-2025 season. Throughout Paliani’s ECHL career, he has played for Maine Mariners, Worcester Railers, Toledo Walleye, Reading Royals, and now the Savannah Ghost Pirates. In the span […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Acquire Logan Britt In Three-Way Trade

The Reading Royals announced on August 28th, 2024 that they completed a three-way trade. Reading acquired defenseman Logan Britt and Future Considerations from Greenville Swamp Rabbits. In return forward Devon Paliani was sent to the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Savannah Ghost Pirates exchanged forward Brent Pedersen. The Royals then flipped Pedersen to Greenville for Logan Britt. […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears: Avery Winslow Re-Signs For Second Professional Season

On Friday, August 23rd, 2024, Orland Solar Bears announced that they have re-signed defenseman Avery Winslow. This will be Winslow’s second professional season and his first full season with the Solar Bears. In December of 2023, Winslow was part of a future considerations trade from the Wheeling Nailers. Winslow is 21 years old, hailing from […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Former QMJHL Forward Signs With Royals For Rookie Season

On August 23rd, 2024, the Royals announced that Lou-Félix Denis signed his first professional contract for the 2024-2025 season. The Quebec native hits the professional ranks after three seasons in the QMJHL with the Shawinigan Cataractes and Halifax Mooseheads. The forward, who is 5’10, and comes equipped with a right shot, has tallied 113 points […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones: A Talk With Remy Parker

After coming off a quick stint at the end of the season with the Cincinnati Cyclones, Remy Parker was announced to be re-signed for his first full professional season. Parker sat down with Inside The Rink this off-season to talk college, his path to pro hockey, and more. Lesson Learned Parker has had to take […]

AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Former Olympian Named Assistant GM

On Monday, August 19th, 2024, it was announced that Amanda Kessel would be named Assistant GM to Jason Spezza regarding operations in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and for the Wheeling Nailers. Kessel spent the 2023-2024 season as the Special Assistant to the GM in Pittsburgh. Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Kessel has a hockey background that is quite decorated. […]