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Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (12/06-12/08/2024)

This weekend promises some thrilling hockey action with key matchups that could significantly impact the standings. The Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Fort Wayne Komets, while the Jacksonville Icemen face off against the Florida Everblades. Additionally, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and Atlanta Gladiators will battle it out in a back-to-back series. Here’s a look at […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 12/05/2024

The Adirondack Thunder had a busy Thursday as they announced two trades as Pete MacArthur continues to shake up the Thunder roster. This is the first time MacArthur has made a trade during the regular season. Keanan Stewart Headed to Iowa The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve traded forward Keanan Stewart to the Iowa […]

PHOTOS: Fort Wayne Komets vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/04/2024

CINCINNATI, OH. – Despite outshooting the visiting Fort Wayne Komets 23-17, the Cincinnati Cyclones fell 2-1 Wednesday night at Heritage Bank Center. The Komets opened the scoreboard 39 seconds into the first with Jack Dugan‘s second goal of the season. Ty Voit made 1-1, four minutes later. Ethan Keppen scored the winning goal for the […]

PHOTOS: Cincinnati Cyclone vs. Wheeling Nailers – 11/30/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On Saturday evening, the Cincinnati Cyclone took on the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers took the lead early, with the first of many goals of the game. The Nailers won this meetup, with a final score of 7-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Grubich for […]

ECHL Game Recap: Fort Wayne Komets vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 12/04/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones went into Wednesday night against the Fort Wayne Komets at a record of 2-10-3, in need of starting a long winning streak. They last took the ice against the Wheeling Nailers on Saturday night, losing 7-1 in Wheeling, West Virginia, after losing 5-1 the day before at home vs them. This was […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Transaction | 12/4/2024

The Rapid City Rush have made a few roster moves before their series with the South Carolina Stingrays. The Rapid City Rush have announced that defenseman Charles Martin and forward Trevor Janicke have been called up to the Calgary Wrangler in the AHL. In 18 games with the Rush this season, Martin has seven assists […]

ECHL Rookie of the Month: Sergei Murashov | November 2024

Wheeling Nailers’ goaltender Sergei Murashov has been named the Howies Hockey Tape ECHL Rookie of the Month for November. This accolade comes as no surprise given Murashov’s stellar performance throughout the month. Performance in November Murashov’s performance in November was outstanding. He went 6-1-0 with a 2.12 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage in […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 12/04/2024

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced a series of fines and suspensions following the intense match between the Indy Fuel and Utah Grizzlies on November 30. Cam Hausinger and Christopher Cameron from Indy, along with Utah’s Kyle Pow, have faced disciplinary actions for their conduct during the game. These measures include the fines […]

ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 7

The North Division is full of physicality and close standings. When it comes to standings, teams have changed up, with Wheeling holding on to the top spot and Norfolk battling with them in second place. Maine continues to be at the bottom of the standings. Here’s how everyone fared over the past week: Wheeling Nailers […]