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ECHL: Shaw Boomhower Announces Retirement

Adirondack Thunder forward Shaw Boomhower has announced that he’s hanging up the skates after six seasons in the ECHL. Boomhower signed with Adirondack last off-season but only appeared in 18 games due to a knee injury. Despite an injury-riddled career, he would go out on a high note as he scored the game-winning goal in […]

ECHL: All-ECHL First and Second Teams Announced

The ECHL announced continued handing out awards on Thursday as they announced their All-ECHL First and Second teams. Yesterday, they announced the All-Rookie Team. All-ECHL First Team F-Brandon Hawkins (Toledo Walleye)– Brandon Hawkins has been named to the All-ECHL First Team for the third straight season. Hawkins, 30, is putting up impressive numbers for the […]

ECHL Fines and Suspensions: Disciplinary Rulings from April 9

The ECHL has issued fines and suspensions following multiple incidents during games played on April 9, 2025. Players Rhett Parsons (Cincinnati Cyclones), Nathan Noel (Iowa Heartlanders), and Ayden MacDonald (Allen Americans) were all disciplined by the ECHL Department of Player Safety for violations including fighting, game misconducts, and boarding. ECHL Fines and Suspensions – Rhett […]

ECHL Names 2024-25 All-Rookie Team

The 2024-25 All-Rookie Team, spotlighting six of the league’s most electric and promising young players was announced by the ECHL earlier today. Voted on by ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media members across North America, this year’s selections represent the heart of a new wave of talent rising through the pro hockey ranks. […]

ECHL Fines and Suspensions: Kile Hit with Extra Game; Kennedy and Iverson Suspended Following Sunday Action

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced disciplinary action following recent games involving player Alex Kile from the Florida Everblades, Spencer Kennedy from the Kalamazoo Wings, and Keegan Iverson of the Tulsa Oilers. These penalties come under Rule #28 – Supplementary Discipline and include a series of suspensions and fines stemming from on-ice incidents […]

ECHL: St. Cloud State Alum in the ECHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including ten players currently in the ECHL. Chase Brand (2019-23) Forward Chase Brand spent four seasons at St. Cloud State, where he played in 117 games. Brand had 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points. He had […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 04/05/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Saturday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones won another overtime thriller against the Toledo Walleye in their final home game of the 2024-25 regular season. Cincinnati was up 4-3 with less than three seconds left in regulation, but a goal by Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins sent the game to OT. Dante Sheriff scored the winning […]

ECHL: Suspensions and Fines to Nachbaur, Portillo, and Aragon Following April 5th Incidents

The ECHL Department of Player Safety announced a series of disciplinary actions stemming from games played on April 5, 2025. South Carolina’s Justin Nachbaur, Cincinnati’s Justin Portillo, and Utah’s Aaron Aragon have each received suspensions and fines for their on-ice conduct. Justin Nachbaur South Carolina Stingrays forward Justin Nachbaur has been suspended for five games […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 04/05/2025

Despite the Cincinnati Cyclones’ playoff chances remaining slim, hanging on by a thread, they pulled off an entertaining 5-4 overtime win over the Toledo Walleye on Saturday. It was likely their final home game of the season at Heritage Bank Center, with their last four games coming on the road — three against Iowa and […]

PHOTOS: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 04/04/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones kept their playoff chances alive by defeating the visiting Kalamazoo Wings 3-2 in overtime. Remy Parker scored the game-winning goal 54 seconds in OT. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Héctor Urcia for highlights from the game.