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An Update on the Edmonton Oilers’ ECHL Farm Team: Fort Wayne Komets

The Edmonton Oilers and the Fort Wayne Komets have had strong ties since the late 80’s. They were first affiliated with one another in the 1988-1989 and 1989-1990 seasons when the original Komets franchise was a member of the International Hockey League (IHL). After the affiliation ended, the original Komets franchise moved to Albany, New […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions | 12/22/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones (5-16-4) completed multiple transactions on Sunday, December 22, following a split series against the Kalamazoo Wings over the weekend. Last week, the Cyclones had a stacked schedule, playing two home games against the Iowa Heartlanders on Monday and Tuesday, followed by two road games in Kalamazoo on Friday and Saturday. They ended […]

ECHL Game Recap: Fort Wayne Komets vs Indy Fuel l 12/21/24

ECHL/AHL: Wheeling Nailers/Chicago Wolves: Jordan Martel Signed To PTO | 12/19/2024

On December 19th, 2024, the Wheeling Nailers announced that Jordan Martel was signed to a PTO with the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Chicago Wolves. Martel, 26, started his professional career at the end of the 2021-2022 season. He dressed in two games for the Fort Wayne Komets that season and tallied two […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals – 12/14/2024

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Wheeling Nailers Saturday night at Santander Arena. The Nailers defeated the Royals 4-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture the action.

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must Watch Hockey Showdowns (12/20-12/22/2024)

As we head into an exciting weekend of hockey, there are several matchups that promise to deliver thrilling action and significant implications for the standings. Initially, we identified three top games to watch, but given the intensity and importance of the upcoming matchups, we’ve added a fourth game to the list. These games feature some […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions | 12/18/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones had a busy Wednesday, completing multiple transactions, including a singing and a trade, along with Mason McCarty being placed on the three-day Injured Reserve. Nick Isaacson Traded to Allen Through nineteen games this season, Isaacson scored two goals and tallied one assist, posting a -6 +/- stat for the struggling Cyclones. He […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers: Transactions | 12/18/2024

Photo Credit: Hector Urcia/Inside The Rink On December 18, 2024, the Wheeling Nailers, an ECHL affiliate of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the following transactions: Goaltender Luke Richardson was activated off of a 14-day IR and was traded to the Allen Americans. This trade was completed in return for future considerations. Richardson started […]

ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 12/17/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones, with a record of 3-15-3 (9 points), hosted the Iowa Heartlanders on Tuesday, December 17, at Heritage Bank Center. The Cyclones were looking to end a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Norfolk Admirals in Virginia over the past weekend in a three-game series. However, the Heartlanders are enjoying a […]

ECHL: Brett Brochu Named Goaltender of the Week (Dec 9th-15th)

Brett Brochu (#36), Goaltender for the Fort Wayne Komets, Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week Brett Brochu, goaltender for the Fort Wayne Komets, has been recognized as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the period of December 9-15. The 22-year-old displayed his outstanding abilities by achieving a perfect 2-0-0 record, accompanied by […]