Central

ECHL Names Co-Recipients of the AMI Graphics Plus Performer of the Year

The ECHL recently announced that Max Andreev, a forward for the Kansas City Mavericks, and Grant Gabriele, a defenseman for the Toledo Walleye, have been jointly honored with the 2023-24 AMI Graphics Plus Performer of the Year award for their impressive season performances, each boasting a noteworthy plus-minus rating of +34. Additionally, four players achieved […]

Read More

ECHL Names 2023-24 Leading Scorer of the Year

The ECHL announced that Brandon Hawkins from the Toledo Walleye secured the league’s scoring title for this season. Hawksins has earned 93 points in 70 games (40g-53a) and was recognized for his outstanding performance by earning a spot on the All-ECHL First Team after leading in multiple categories. On Friday, April 5th, he set a […]

Read More

Game Recap: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche | 4/14/2024

The Vegas Golden Knights played against the Colorado Avalanche in a late afternoon game on Sunday. Recently, Vegas has come under a lot of scrutiny from NHL fans since Mark Stone returned to practice a few days ago, just in time for the playoffs. Mark is on LTIR (long-term injury reserve) and will stay out […]

Read More

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Announce Dates and Time for First Round Matchup

The long-awaited time has come for Wheeling, WV. Sunday, April 14, the Wheeling Nailers announced dates and times for the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Wheeling’s first-round opponent, as reported yesterday, will be the Indy Fuel. The Nailers will take a trip to Indiana Farms Coliseum in Indianapolis on Friday, April 19, and […]

Read More
Héctor Urcia for Inside The Rink

ECHL Game Recap: Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wheeling Nailers | 4/13/2024

On Saturday night, the Wheeling Nailers played host to the Cincinnati Cyclones in an unusual location – UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex (the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice facility) in Cranberry Township, PA. The Nailers were forced to play this crucial playoff-deciding game away from their home arena in Wheeling due to flooding caused by the Ohio River, […]

Read More

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets | 04/13/2024

The Toledo Walleye hosted their rivals, the Fort Wayne Komets, at the Huntington Center on Saturday night to close out their regular season home schedule. The Walleye successfully eliminated the Komets from extending their season into the playoffs with a 3-1 victory.  John Lethemon defending the home net for the Walleye. Ryan Fanti was between […]

Read More
Nick Campoli and Kevin McKernan of the Iowa Heartlanders

ECHL: Details Emerge From Heartlanders Arrest

If you are unfamiliar, three Iowa Heartlanders players, Nicholas Campoli, Liam Coughlin, and Kevin McKernan, were out enjoying their evenings at a local Iowa City establishment(Joe’s Place) when things took a terrible turn last weekend. The Iowa City Police were summoned to Joe’s Place for a Trespass call. Below, we have obtained affidavits from the […]

Read More

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Clinch Spot In Kelly Cup Playoffs

The Wheeling Nailers are heading to the Kelly Cup Playoffs for the second time in three seasons with a 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones, a Kalamazoo Wings overtime loss to the Indy Fuel and a Fort Wayne Komets loss to the Toledo Walleye. Wheeling clinched a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs in the […]

Read More

ECHL Game Preview: Wheeling Nailers vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 04/13/2024

The Wheeling Nailers will host the Cincinnati Cyclones at a neutral site on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., when both teams visit UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, PA, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh. With a win tonight and either a Kalamazoo Wings or a Fort Wayne Komets loss, Wheeling can […]

Read More

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Find Venue For Saturday Night vs Cincinnati Cyclones

Friday evening, the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL announced changes to their schedule due to unforeseen weather conditions. While the team waits on confirmation for a rescheduled date and time for the Friday, April 12 tilt against the Toledo Walleye, the team announced that Saturday, April 13, game against the Cincinnati Cyclones will be upheld […]

Read More