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ECHL: The 2022-2023 Cincinnati Cyclones Year in Review

The Kelly Cup Finals are underway which means the dust is finally beginning to settle on another hockey season for many of the teams around the league. After falling victim to a sweep in the second round of this year’s playoffs, the Cincinnati Cyclones are now one of the teams looking forward to next season. […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye With Another Impressive Season

The Toledo Walleye had a successful year of recognition and setting new ECHL and franchise records. Heading into the 2022-2023 season, Coach Dan Watson brought back 12 players from the previous season’s team. They were an effective squad that went to Kelly Cup Finals but fell short to the Florida Everblades. This was the highest […]

ECHL: The Idaho Steelheads Are Headed To The Kelly Cup Final

The Idaho Steelheads have won the Western Conference, eliminating the Toledo Walleye from the Kelly Cup Playoffs in five games. Toledo could not find an answer for Idaho’s crisp play and impeccable offense. In goal for Toledo on Saturday was Sebastian Cossa, and for Idaho, Adam Scheel. Toledo struck first in the first in hopes […]

ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Win in Toledo, Lead Series 3-1

The Idaho Steelheads found a way to block out the electric atmosphere of 8,300 fans at Toledo’s Huntington Center to defeat the Walleye. Despite a late push from Toledo, Idaho was able to prevail. John Lethemon was in goal for Toledo, and Adam Scheel for Idaho. Toledo was able to get by Scheel first to […]

ECHL: The Toledo Walleye Make a Splash Back in the Pond, Cut Series Lead 2-1

In front of a sell-out crowd of 8,300 fans at the Huntington Center, the Toledo Walleye were able to slash a two-game drought to win their first game of the Western Conference Finals series in miraculous comeback fashion. In the net for Toledo was Sebastian Cossa, and for Idaho, Adam Scheel. Toledo came out with […]

Report: A Sleepover In The ECHL Western Conference Final

The Toledo Walleye have dropped their first two games on the road to the Idaho Steelheads in the Western Conference Finals, the Steelheads have been playing some good hockey, and Adam Scheel has been a brick wall the last three games. However, it was discovered yesterday that the Walleye had less than ideal sleeping situations […]

ECHL: Adam Scheel Stifles Toledo Walleye Again, Take 2-0 Lead in the Western Conference Finals

Sunday afternoon’s tilt between the Idaho Steelheads and the Toledo Walleye looked similar to game one from Saturday night. Both teams got their fair share of chances, but Adam Scheel and John Lethemon stood tall for the Steelheads and Walleye, respectively. Lethemon, who won the Goaltender of the Year Award, got his first start of […]

ECHL: Adam Scheel Blanks Toledo Walleye, Idaho Steelheads Take Game 1 of Western Conference Finals.

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals kicked off Saturday night in Boise as the Idaho Steelheads hosted the Toledo Walleye in the battle of the fish. These teams come into the conference finals as two of the best when it comes to goaltending, and they showed that starting in the 1st period. Adam Scheel, […]

ECHL Western Conference Finals Preview: Toledo Walleye Vs. Idaho Steelheads

Super Scoring: Toledo has a history of easily scoring goals, as they’ve scored several goals during the season, especially during the playoffs. They have had a clean sweep in both rounds one and two. With 14 points, eight goals, and six assists, Gordie Green is the offensive leader in all three categories. Brandon Hawkins is […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign Head Coach Derek Army to Multi-Year Extension

The Wheeling Nailers announced they have re-signed head coach Derek Army to a three-year extension through the 2025-26 season. “Derek Army has done a terrific job for our organization, and we are looking forward to watching him succeed even more in these next three seasons,” said Nailers Team President Brian Komorowski. “With Derek behind the […]