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.

USPHL Premier: Hampton Roads Whalers vs. Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Game Recap | 10/05

The Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Premier completed the organization’s day sweep over the Hampton Roads Whalers as they won 6-1. Luke Waterson (3g-1a) and Carter Radosta (3a) were the stars of the night as they led their Jr. Hurricanes to the win. With the win, the Jr. Canes move to 2-3-1-1 on the season, and sit […]

USPHL Elite: Hampton Roads Whalers vs. Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Game Recap | 10/05

In just the second of nine games between the Hampton Roads Whalers Elite and Carolina Jr. Hurricanes, it was a penalty-filled game that saw the Jr. Canes walk away with a 5-2 win at Chilled Ponds on Saturday night. The two teams combined for 86 penalty minutes and had everything from goal scoring to a […]

USPHL Elite: Southeast Showcase Weekend Recap | 09/27-09/30

On Monday, Sept. 30, the 2024 United States Premier Hockey League Southeast Showcase came to a close as 38 games between the USPHL Elite and Premier Divisions were played. The weekend was a huge success, despite some setbacks from teams not being able to make the trip due to hurricane Helene, causing many schedule changes […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Add Two Rookies to Roster for 2024-25 Season

The Norfolk Admirals have announced the addition of two rookies to the roster for the 2024-25 ECHL season. They have added defenseman Nathan Kelly and forward German Yavash. Kelly: Last season, the South Delta, British Columbia native finished his senior year at Union College. During his time with the newly named “Garnet Chargers,” the left-handed […]

ECHL: Nick Hutchison Returns to Wheeling Nailers for 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced earlier today they have signed Nick Hutchison for the 2024-25 ECHL season. He previously spent time with the Nailers during the 2021-22 season, where he played 31 games. The 29-year-old enters his fifth season as a professional, having played with the Nailers, Adirondack Thunder, Indy Fuel, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Manitoba Moose, Utica […]

USPHL Elite: Florida Jr. Blades vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights Southeast Showcase Game Recap | 09/29

On Saturday night, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights Elite team came away with a 7-1 win over the Florida Jr. Blades at Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex. For most of the game, the Knights controlled the game, making it difficult for the Jr. Blades to get any life to get themselves back in the game. In […]

USPHL Elite: Carolina Jr. Hurricanes vs. Hampton Roads Whalers Southeast Showcase Game Recap | 09/29

In the first of nine meeting this season between two long-time Elite Southeast division rivals, the Hampton Roads Whalers Elite team came away with the win with a 4-1 final. Nick Kremnister was huge between the pipes for the Whalers as he made 28 saves in the winning effort. Anthony Trantas picked up the loss […]

USPHL Premier: Atlanta Mad Hatters vs. Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Southeast Showcase Game Recap | 09/29

The Atlanta Mad Hatters came away with a big 3-2 win over the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Sunday morning at Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex. The Mad Hatters three first-period goals were enough to put the game away, but not without a big fight-back performance by the Jr. Canes. Noel Friedman came away with the win […]

USPHL Elite: Tampa Bay Juniors vs. Charlotte Rush Southeast Showcase Game Recap | 09/29

The Tampa Bay Juniors Elite came away with a big win over the Charlotte Rush by a 2-1 shootout final Sunday morning. The game was controlled at first by the Rush, but Tampa found it’s grove and made things interesting. Kelan Jamison picked up the shootout winner for Tampa. Between the pipes, Shane Passaro secures […]

USPHL Premier: Atlanta Mad Hatters vs. Red River Spartans Southeast Showcase Game Recap | 09/28

The Red River Spartans Premier team defeated the Atlanta Mad Hatters Saturday afternoon by a 4-2 final. Andrew Young picked up the win in net for the Spartans as he stopped 28 shots. Michael Carden took the loss for the Mad Hatters, making 13 saves. Gino Indelicato was the hero for Red River, tallying two […]