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: 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

ECHL: Hometown Kid Returns to the Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals announced today they have re-signed Chesapeake, VA native Brandon Osmundson to a standard player contract for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Oz becomes the fourth player to be signed to the Admirals roster, as they have signed Josh McDougall, Brady Fleurent, and Pavel Padakin. Osmundson completed his first full season of professional hockey […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Make First Goalie Signing

The Wheeling Nailers have made their first goalie signing as they have re-signed Jaxon Castor for the 2024-25 season. Castor played a huge role between the pipes in the last stretch of the 2023-24 regular season when his goalie partner, Taylor Gauthier, was called up to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL. Castor just completed […]

ECHL: Austen Keating Heading Overseas To Deutsche Eishockey Liga

As we inch closer to the 2024-25 ECHL regular season, players continue to decide if they stay in North America or test their luck by heading overseas. The Norfolk Admirals have already lost three players, with Simon Kubicek heading back home to Czechia to play for Motor Ceske Budejovice, Keaton Jameson going over to Glasgow, […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign David Jankowski For 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today forward David Jankowski will return to Wheeling for his third season with the Nailers as they have re-signed him for the 2024-25 season. Jankowski is the third player to sign with the Nailers, as they have brought back Louie Roehl and 2023-24 Unsung Hero Award winner Matt Koopman. Related Article: […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Re-Sign Brady Fleurent for 2024-25 Season

The Norfolk Admirals have added a third member to their roster as they announced they have re-signed forward Brady Fleurent. Josh McDougall, newcomer Pavel Padakin, and bench boss Jeff Carr have all been signed for this upcoming season. This will be the Biddeford, ME native’s seventh season as a pro. Related Article: ECHL: Norfolk Admirals […]