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ECHL: Austin Heidemann Traded to Greenville Swamp Rabbits

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have acquired forward Austin Heidemann from the Bloomington Bison. The 25-year-old from Maple Grove, MN, stands at 6’0″ and weighs 190 lbs. As a right-handed shooter, Heidemann has gained valuable professional experience in the ECHL. His consistent performance and adaptability in a challenging, physical environment have significantly contributed to his career […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/28-03/02/2025)

Our Triple Threat Must-Watch Games of the Week Get ready for a weekend packed with high-stakes action as three key matchups promise to light up the season. In the Eastern Conference, Florida continues to set the pace as they face a fiery South Carolina in back-to-back showdowns that could redefine playoff positioning. Meanwhile, the head-to-head […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Trade Matthew Boudens To Fort Wayne Komets

The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve traded forward Matthew Boudens to the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for future considerations. This is the second time this season that the 31-year-old forward has been traded after he began the season with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Boudens has two goals and one assist for three points, along […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 02/21/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the visiting Iowa Heartlanders defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 4-3 in overtime at Heritage Bank Center. Kyle Masters scored both the game-tying and and game winning goal in overtime for the ‘Landers”. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Héctor Urcia for highlights from the game.

ECHL Trade: Icemen Acquire Supryka, Komets Get Jordan

In a bold move to strengthen their defensive unit, the Jacksonville Icemen have acquired defenseman Cameron Supryka from the Fort Wayne Komets. In exchange, the Komets welcome forward Zach Jordan, a key offensive contributor for the Icemen this season. This trade underscores each team’s commitment to addressing specific needs as the season advances towards the […]

ECHL: Joe Vrbetic Headed Back To The Trois-Rivieres Lions

The Trois-Rivieres Lions have announced that they’ve acquired goaltender Joe Vrbetic from the Indy Fuel in exchange for cash. The 22-year-old goaltender had a record of 5-7 with a 2.91 GAA, .863 SV%, and two shutouts in 12 games this season with the Fuel after signing with the team in the off-season. He’s given up […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Callup SPHL Defenseman

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have called up Dalton Skelly from the Knoxville Ice Bears in the SPHL. Skelly is a 5’10” defenseman from Keller, Texas. Skelly has spent the entirety of his 2024-25 season in the SPHL, where he has played in 39 games with the Knoxville Ice Bears. He has […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 02/19/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – The Cincinnati Cyclones obtained an important victory over the Toledo Walleye Wednesday night, to help with their chances of reaching the playoffs this season. After 38 minutes of gameplay, the Cyclones had a commanding 4-1 lead, outshooting Toledo 21-13. Before the end of the second period, Carson Bantle got one back for […]

Zack Hoffman skating for the Bloomington Bison

ECHL: Zack Hoffman Heading Overseas

Bloomington Bison defenseman Zack Hoffman is heading overseas to England to join the Guildford Flames of the EIHL. He had three goals and four assists for seven points in 32 games with the Rapid City Rush. Since being traded to Bloomington on January 5th, he’s put up three assists in 17 games. The Newcastle, Ontario […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 02/19/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones pulled off a huge 5-4 win over the Central Division leading Walleye on Wednesday night, improving their record to 19-25-7-0, pulling a point behind Bloomington and three behind Indy in the Central standings. Despite a late push from Toledo, it was a three-point performance from Cyclones’ captain Justin Vaive that led the […]