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Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/14-02/16/2025)

As the weekend approaches, we are gearing up for an exciting lineup of games that promise to shake up the standings. With teams battling for crucial points, every game counts. From top contenders looking to solidify their positions to underdogs aiming for an upset, the ice will be buzzing with action. Here’s a rundown of […]

Detroit Red Wings Affiliates and Prospects Check-In

With the Red Wings on break it’s time to take a look at their affiliates and top prospects.

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 17

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Trois-Rivieres Lions (29-9-4-1, 63pts, 1st Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions would head down South as they dropped two out of three games, and they would lose to the Savannah Ghost Pirates before splitting […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions l 02/10/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones completed multiple transactions earlier today ahead of their road matchup against the Iowa Heartlanders on Wednesday at 8:00 PM EST. Justin Portillo, Signed from FPHL The most notable transaction was the signing of enforcer Justin Portillo, an 8-year pro who has played 26 games this season with the Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL). […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Trade for Defenseman from the Bloomington Bison

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have received 5’11” rookie Mitchell Smith from the Bloomington Bison in return for future considerations. Smith is a 22-year-old defenseman from Saginaw, Michigan. This season, Smith played in 16 games with the Bison, where he had one goal with two penalty minutes and a plus/minus of -8. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Indy Fuel | 02/08/2025

The Kansas City Mavericks faced the Indy Fuel at the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Heading into Saturday night’s game, the Mavericks held the top spot in the Mountain Division and aimed to extend their six-game winning streak. Victor Ostman started in the net for the Mavericks. First Period […]

ECHL Game Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 02/07/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted the Kansas City Mavericks on Friday night at the Heritage Bank Center, looking to bounce back after a tough 2-0 loss to the Iowa Heartlanders earlier in the week. The Mavericks arrived fresh off a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Tahoe Knight Monsters, where Justin MacPherson clinched the win with […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/07-02/08/2025)

As the ECHL season heats up, fans have some thrilling matchups coming up this weekend. With teams battling for top positions in their respective divisions, the stakes are higher than ever. Notably, there are no games scheduled for Sunday, giving fans the perfect opportunity to enjoy a full weekend of hockey action before the big […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions l 02/06/2025

The ECHL Department of Player Safety made two fines and suspensions today regarding last night’s Central Division matchup between the Iowa Heartlanders and Cincinnati Cyclones. In two separate incidents, two Heartlanders players found themselves in hot water. Nathan Noel has been handed a two-game suspension and has also received an undisclosed fine for a match […]

ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 02/05/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones faced off against the Iowa Heartlanders on a rainy Wednesday night in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. This was their fourth matchup of the season, with the Cyclones entering the game with a solid 2-0-1 record against the Heartlanders this season, losing only once in a narrow overtime loss back in December. The Cyclones […]