Author: Zachary Alvarado

Inside The Rink journalist covering the Wheeling Nailers and Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL. I am a Duquesne University Sports Information and Media major graduating in December. I have been passionate about hockey since I was 4 years old.

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions | 01/19/2025

For the final time this weekend inside Norfolk Scope, the Norfolk Admirals and Trois-Rivieres Lions went to battle. The weekend series was split at one, with the Admirals taking game one 5-2 and the Lions taking game two 3-0. A brutal third period collapse by the Admirals saw their 3-1 lead fade away into a […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions | 01/18/2025

The Norfolk Admirals and Trois-Rivieres Lions met inside Norfolk Scope for the penultimate game of the weekend. Twenty-four hours earlier, the Admirals had won 5-2. The Lions found their revenge in game two of the weekend, downing the Admirals by a 3-0 final on Newport News night. Kasimir Kaskisuo say his second start with the […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions | 01/17/2025

Whenever the Norfolk Admirals and Trois-Rivieres Lions meet, fans can always expect a battle between the two. The last time out between the two teams, the Admirals took a 5-2 win to salvage two out of a possible six points. Head Coach Jeff Carr turned back to Domenic DiVincentiis to back stop the Admirals, leading […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs. Worcester Railers | 01/11-01/12/25

For the first time this season, the Wheeling Nailers and Worcester Railers battled out a two-game weekend set. Despite being a mid-pack team, the Railers made it a difficult weekend for the Nailers, splitting the weekend series with both games being decided by one goal. Wheeling Nailers (4) vs. Worcester Railers (3) SO Final 1/11/25 […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers | 01/3-4/2025

This past weekend, the top-two teams in the ECHL’s North Division went head-to-head as the Norfolk Admirals welcomed the Wheeling Nailers to Norfolk Scope. The Nailers and Admirals have been two of the hottest teams in the league. Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers 01/03/2025 In the first of only two meetings between the Admirals and […]

ECHL Trade: Norfolk Admirals Send Forward to Idaho Steelheads

The Norfolk Admirals announced today they have traded forward Kamerin Nault to the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. The Winnipeg, MB native is a seven-season veteran in the ECHL, having spent time with seven different teams. Nault first joined the Admirals during the 2023-24 season, where he played 29 games, notching 11 goals […]

ECHL Weekend Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions | 12/20-12/22/2024

Over the last few weeks, the Norfolk Admirals have been on an incredible run, winning 10 straight games to keep pace with North Division leaders, the Wheeling Nailers. Looking to keep the streak alive, the Admirals welcomed the Trois-Rivières Lions to town for the first time this season. Norfolk vs. Trois-Rivieres Game One On Friday […]

ECHL: Derek Army Secures 125th Win Behind Wheeling Bench

With their 11th straight win Sunday, Derek Army collected his 125th win behind the Wheeling Nailers‘ bench. He also moved into sole possession of second place for the most wins in Nailers’ history, surpassing Doug Sauter, who had 124 wins. Derek Army’s Journey in Wheeling Army’s journey with the Nailers began long before his coaching […]

Domenic DiVincentiis in net for the Norfolk Admirals

ECHL: Domenic DiVincentiis Remains Perfect With Norfolk

The Norfolk Admirals have been on an incredible run over the last three and a half weeks as they have won seven straight games. They sit two-points back of the Wheeling Nailers, who are on an 11-game winning streak, for first place in the North Division, and sit in fourth place of the Eastern Conference. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Kalamazoo Wings | 12/06/2024

On Friday night, a red-hot Wheeling Nailers team hosted the Kalamazoo Wings at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers (12-3-1-0) came into the game with an eight-game winning streak, and first place in the North Division. The Wings (5-11-1-0) came into the game on different circumstances. They had lost their last seven games, which included back-to-back 5-0 […]