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ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs Rapid City Rush | 03/13/2025

The Rapid City Rush and Iowa Heartlanders opened up their series on Thursday night in Rapid City. Rapid City started Connor Murphy in net while the Heartlanders started Kyle McClellan. First Period After having a dominant start to the period, the Heartlanders were able to get on the board first. Exactly two minutes into the […]

ECHL Series Preview: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Rapid City Rush | 03/13-15/2025

The Rapid City Rush are welcoming the Iowa Heartlanders to South Dakota for a three game series this weekend. Last Week Last week, the Rush were in Tahoe taking on the Tahoe Knight Monsters. The Rush lost the first game 5-4 and then lost the second game 7-1. The Rush were able to win the […]

ECHL Announces Length Of Nico Blachman and Mikael Robidoux Suspensions

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Iowa Heartlander forward Nico Blachman has been suspended seven additional games, and Bloomington Bison forward Mikael Robidoux has been suspended four additional games after their hearings with the league. Both players were suspended indefinitely on Saturday for their actions in Friday Night’s Game. They would each […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions | 3/11/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones completed the following transactions earlier today, ahead of their Friday home matchup against the Toledo Walleye. As of March 11th, the Cyclones sit in last place in the Central Division at 22-26-9-0, two points behind the Bloomington Bison for the fourth and final playoff spot. Andrew Noel Signed from Ferris State Bulldogs […]

PHOTOS: Wichita Thunder vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 03/07/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – The Cincinnati Cyclones played as the Zinzinnati Steins on Friday to celebrate it’s German Heritage Night and faced the visiting Wichita Thunder. The Steins took a 5-1 win against the Thunder. Cyclones’ forward Lincoln Griffin scored his 20th goal of the season, extending his point streak to six games. Ty Voit earned […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 03/08/2025

The ECHL Department of Player’s Saftey has announced multiple suspensions stemming from Friday Night’s Games. Nico Blachman and Mikael Robidoux Suspended Iowa Heartlanders forward Nico Blachman and Bloomington Bison forward Mikael Robidoux have each been suspended indefinitely pending a hearing and fined an undisclosed amount for their actions at the end of the first period […]

ECHL Game Recap: Wichita Thunder vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 03/07/2025

On Friday night, the Zinzinnati Steins faced off against the Wichita Thunder at the Heritage Bank Center and came away with a huge 5-1 victory. It was an exciting “Alternate Identity” night as the rebranded Cyclones put on a show for the home crowd, scoring three goals in the third period to extend their point […]

PHOTOS: Wichita Thunder vs. Toledo Walleye – 03/05/2025

TOLEDO, Ohio. – Wednesday night, the Toledo Walleye got some midweek luck on St. Cattrick’s Day as they defeated the Wichita Thunder in overtime at the Huntington Center by a final score of 2-1. At 18:06 in the first period, Carson Bantle notched his 21st goal of the season on a tip-in power-play goal off […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (03/07-03/09/2025)

This weekend’s slate of games promises to deliver high-intensity action and pivotal moments that could redefine playoff aspirations. Hockey fans are in for a treat as top-tier teams like Trois-Rivières, South Carolina, and Toledo square off in matchups that not only feature impressive records but also crucial head-to-head battles. Each game is more than just […]

ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 3/2/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones finished off their three-game weekend on a high note, picking up another two points in the standings with a 3-2 win over the Adirondack Thunder on Sunday. The Cyclones picked up five/six possible points this weekend, losing in OT Saturday night in Toledo, continuing their march toward the playoffs. ` With their […]