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: Carson Musser Returns to the Norfolk Admirals for Third Full Season
The Norfolk Admirals announced today that Carson “Moose” Musser is returning to Norfolk for his third full season. The Grand Rapids, MI native joined the Admirals at the end of his five-year college career between Bowling Green State University (four) and Long Island University (one). The 27-year-old took strides to become a pro when he […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign 2021 NCAA National Champion
The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have signed the 2021 NCAA National Champion and two-time Hockey East Champion, Cal Kiefiuk, for the 2024-25 ECHL Season. Kiefiuk signed with the Nailers at the end of last season, where he played three regular-season games and one game during the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. He made his ECHL […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign American International College Graduate
After getting a taste of the ECHL following his NCAA Division I career last season, Dustin Manz has signed with the Wheeling Nailers for his first full professional season. In six regular season games last season with the Nailers, Manz tallied two goals, while putting up one assists in five Kelly Cup Playoff games. Manz […]
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ECHL: Timo Time Returns To Norfolk For Another Season
The Norfolk Admirals have re-signed their team-leading point getter, Stepan Timofeyev, for the 2024-25 ECHL season. This will be Timofeyev’s third-straight season dawning the navy and gold. Since joining the Admirals, Timofeyev has only gotten better with each season passing. Heading into his third season, Timofeyev will help the Admirals even more than he has […]
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USPHL: Hampton Roads Whalers Announce 2024-25 Elite, Premier Season Schedules
The United States Premier Hockey League released today the Elite and Premier level schedules for the 2024-25 regular season. All divisions in the Premier, minus the Pacific Division, will play a 44-game season. The Hampton Roads Whalers Elite and Premier teams will play 12 of their 44 games across three showcases, four non-showcase games against […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Missouri Native
The Wheeling Nailers have re-signed Jared Westcott, a native of Imperial, MO, for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Westcott becomes the seventh player to be signed to the Nailers for the upcoming season. Westcott joined the Nailers late in the season, having completed his final year in College at Lake Superior State University. In six regular-season […]
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ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Beef Up With Another Blue Liner
The Norfolk Admirals have announced they. Have re-signed defenseman Andrew McLean for the 2024-25 ECHL season. McLean will play his second full season with the Admirals and sixth year as a professional. “I’m beyond excited to come back to Norfolk and be able to play at the Scope in-front of our amazing fans,” said McLean. […]
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ECHL: Former Wheeling Player Returns for Second Stint
With the Wheeling Nailers last few announcements being players returning from last season’s team, they chose to change things up and announce Chris Ortiz will return for a second stint, having played the 2023-24 season with the Trois-Rivieres Lions. The left-shot defenseman completed his third season as a professional player this past season. With the […]
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ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Re-Sign Keegan Iverson
The Norfolk Admirals have announced Keegan Iverson will return for his second season as an Admiral for the 2024-25 ECHL regular season. Iverson came over to the Admirals last summer to fulfill a future considerations trade with the Rapid City Rush. “I am super excited to be back in Norfolk for next season,” Iverson said. […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Lock Up Matthew Quercia for 2024-25 Season
The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed Matthew Quercia for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Quercia completed his first full season in the ECHL last season, as he did not play a game in the 2022-23 season due to injury. He becomes the fifth player to re-sign with the Nailers, following the signings of Matt […]
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