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 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 […]

ECHL Game Preview: Adirondack Thunder vs Norfolk Admirals | 12/06/2024

For the fifth time of the eight-game season series, the Adirondack Thunder (9-7-0-1) and Norfolk Admirals (11-4-3-0) go toe-to-toe on Friday night in a North Division matchup. Despite it being two heavyweights of the North Division – where every game is entertaining – the Thunder hold a 3-1-0-0 record in the season series. Three of […]

ECHL: Reading Royals vs. Norfolk Admirals Game Recap | 11/22/2024

The Reading Royals and Norfolk Admirals met for the third of 10 games this season on Friday night (Nov. 22). Just 48 hours earlier, the Admirals and Royals met in Norfolk, VA, where the Admirals took a 5-2 win to go 2-0-0 over the Royals in the season series. From start to finish, it was […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Reading Royals | 11/20/2024

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Transactions | 11/19/2024

The Norfolk Admirals and Manitoba Moose announced today that goaltender Domenic DeVincentiis has been assigned from the Moose to the Admirals. This comes after the Winnipeg Jets reclaimed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche. DeVincentiis has been off to a terrific start with the Moose this season, despite being just 2-3-0 through […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Transactions | 11/18/2024

The Norfolk Admirals have made a roster move as they have acquired Filip Fornåå Svensson from the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for cash. The 25-year-old Linköping, SWE native is in his first season of a professional player and has seen just three games with the Komets this season, registering one assist and a plus/minus […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals vs. Toledo Walleye Game Recap | 11/16/2024

On Saturday night, the Norfolk Admirals and Toledo Walleye met for the last time this season. On Friday night, the Walleye took a 5-1 win over the Admirals thanks to a four-goal third period after what was a tremendous game. Early in the first period, the Walleye were doing a great job of moving themselves […]