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: Norfolk Admirals Transactions | 10/22/2024

In their daily ECHL transactions post, the ECHL listed Norfolk Admirals goaltender Logan Neaton on waivers for the purpose of contract termination. Neaton first arrived on the Admirals’ roster during the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs when he was signed to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) to be the backup to Oskari Salminen in the absence of Yaniv Perets. […]

ECHL: Maine Mariners vs Wheeling Nailers Game Recap | 10/19/2024

The Maine Mariners and Wheeling Nailers met for the second time on Oct. 19 to wrap up a two-game weekend series to begin the season. Wheeling took game one of the weekend by a 4-1 final. Looking for a bounce-back win, Maine came out hungry and skated away with a 4-1 win of their own. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Maine Mariners vs. Wheeling Nailers | 10/18/24

On Friday night, the Maine Mariners welcomed new division rivals Wheeling Nailers to Cross Insurance Arena to open up the 2024-25 ECHL season on home ice. The Nailers spoiled the Mariners’ party as they came away with a 4-1 win. Special teams are one of the most important aspects of hockey, and that proved to […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Announce 2024-25 Season Opening Roster

The Norfolk Admirals open their 2024-25 ECHL campaign on Oct. 18 when they welcome the Adirondack Thunder to Norfolk Scope for a two-game weekend series. Last season, the Thunder put an end to the Admirals’ Kelly Cup Playoff run in the North Division Final. Ahead of their first meeting since then, the Admirals released the […]

ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Wheeling Nailers

Excitement is in the air as the ECHL returns to action for the 2024-25 regular season next month. The Wheeling Nailers open their season on the road when they take on the Maine Mariners Oct. 18 and 19 at Cross Insurance Arena. This will mark Wheeling’s 32nd season in the ECHL. Off the back of […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Receive Graham Sward From Manitoba Moose

The Norfolk Admirals and Manitoba Moose announced today that Graham Sward was sent down to the Admirals to begin the 2024-25 season. Heading into training camp, Sward signed with the Moose on a Player Tryout (PTO). On Thursday (Oct. 10), the 21-year-old was signed to a one-year contract by the Moose. The Langley, British Columbia […]

ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Norfolk Admirals

We are just over a week away from puck drop on the 2024-25 ECHL season, and the Norfolk Admirals are ready to build off of the incredible season they had in the 2023-24 season. They brought back plenty of players from last season’s team, which will surely help them get back to the Kelly Cup […]

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 […]