Wheeling Nailers

ECHL: Nick Hutchison Returns to Wheeling Nailers for 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced earlier today they have signed Nick Hutchison for the 2024-25 ECHL season. He previously spent time with the Nailers during the 2021-22 season, where he played 31 games. The 29-year-old enters his fifth season as a professional, having played with the Nailers, Adirondack Thunder, Indy Fuel, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Manitoba Moose, Utica […]

2024-25 ECHL Pre-Season BOG Meeting Recap

The ECHL BOG had their pre-season meeting last week in Phoenix as they prepared for the 2024-25 pre-season, which kicks off in less than two weeks. Just like the BOG meeting they had earlier this Summer, there are a few more changes coming to the league for the 2024-25 season, so let’s recap those changes […]

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Acquire Forward From Wheeling Nailers

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced their first trade in franchise history as they’ve acquired forward Cal Kiefiuk from the Wheeling Nailers in exchange for future considerations; this is also Wheeling’s first trade of the 2024-25 season. Kiefiuk had previously signed with the Nailers for the 2024-25 season after playing three games with the team […]

AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: An Interview With Sam Houde

September means hockey is back and training camps are in full swing. Inside The Rink started the season in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a rainy fall day and sat down with center Sam Houde. Houde was drafted in 2018, in the fifth round, #133 overall by the Montreal Canadiens. Houde is very quick on his feet during […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Add Forward to Lineup

The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that forward Jarrett Lee has agreed to terms on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the 2024-25 season. Before launching his professional hockey career, Lee played collegiate hockey at three institutions: Northern Michigan University (2018-2020), the University of Minnesota-Duluth (2020-2022), and the University of St. Thomas (2022-2023). During his […]

ECHL Announces 2024-25 Critical Dates

As the ECHL season inches closer, the league officially announced the critical dates for the 2024-25 season. Here are each of the important dates broken down by Month October 10/3– Players can report to training camp for meetings, registration, and physicals. 10/4– Training Camp Opens; teams may begin on-ice activities. 10/16– Season Opening Rosters Due […]

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers: Veteran Center Alec Butcher Re-Signs

Alec Butcher is a veteran in the world of the ECHL, and fits the mold for the Tulsa Oilers. Butcher has re-signed for his sixth full professional season. In the 2023-2024 season, Butcher spent a majority of the season with Tulsa after being traded by the Reading Royals for Tag Bertuzzi. Butcher played in 56 […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Release 24-25 Promotional Schedule

As the new hockey season is approaching, teams are starting to release their promotional schedules. On Tuesday, September 3rd, the Reading Royals released their 2024-2025 promotional schedule. All 36 regular season home games will feature a promotion during the season. Teddy Bear Toss, Pucks and Paws, and the 2023-2024 sold-out Pink in the Rink returns. […]

ECHL: Celebrating National Goalie Week, Part 2

On Game Day, highlight reels showcasing incredible saves are undeniably thrilling. However, we must equally acknowledge their delightful and distinctive personalities, especially when they’re mic’d up or working with their social media teams to help create fun and engaging content. Wrapping up National Goalie Week, enjoy some amusing and exciting Instagram reels we have found […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Merrimack College Graduate

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have signed Merrimack College graduate Filip Forsmark for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Forsmark played two games in the ECHL last season with the Allen Americans after completing his final year at Merrimack. The Skovde, Sweden native’s first season in North America came in the 2017-18 season when he played […]