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PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 11/01/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio – On Friday night, the newly formed Bloomington Bison defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2, at Heritage Bank Center. Brett Budgell scored his second goal of the season at 5:49 into the first period to open the scoreboard for Bloomington. Thirty-two seconds later, Lincoln Griffin scored the Cyclones’ first goal of the season at home. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Bloomington Bison | 11/02/2024

After being on the road for their first seven games of the season, the Wheeling Nailers finally returned home to WesBanco Arena to welcome the Bloomington Bison on Saturday night. In dramatic fashion, the Nailers pulled off an incredible third period to take the game 2-1, sending the Wheeling faithful home happy. From start to […]

ECHL: Andrew Nielsen Suspended One Game

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has suspended Allen Americans defenseman Andrew Nielsen one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Friday Night’s game vs. Utah Grizzlies. Nielsen cross-checked Utah’s Nick Messner in the face at the 12:18 mark of the first period and was assessed a minor penalty for interference. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Bloomington Bison l 11/1/2024

It was the first-ever meeting between the Bloomington Bison and the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday night at Heritage Bank Center, where “Shutout the Hate” night was celebrated. It was wonderful to see the LGBTQ community honored in a packed HBC full of Cyclones fans, demonstrating that #HockeyIsForEveryone. The Cyclones wore their annual Pride jerseys, looking […]

ECHL Series Preview: Rapid City Rush vs Wichita Thunder | 11/1-3/2024

The Rapid City Rush are back on the road this weekend to take on the Wichita Thunder for the first time this season. Last Week Last week, the Rush had their season opener against the Utah Grizzlies, where they saw their losing streak get extended to four games, and the Grizzlies found their first wins […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Bloomington Bison Game Preview | 11/01/2024

On Friday night, the Bloomington Bison (1-2-1) will face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones (0-2-2) for the first time in franchise history. The game will take place at the Heritage Bank Center, where the Cyclones will celebrate “Shutout the Hate” Pride Night with their annual Pride Jerseys. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:35 PM […]

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Announce Captain and Leadership Group

The Kansas City Mavericks have announced their 2024-25 leadership group. David Cotton will serve as the team captain, while Jake McLaughlin, Cade Borchardt, and Marcus Crawford will all serve as alternates. The Captain Cotton, 27, is in his first full season with the Mavericks after being traded from the Florida Everblades last season. In 41 […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns | 10/30-11/3/2024

Inside the Rink is ready to kick off its coverage of the ECHL for the 2024-25 Season. Each week, we will highlight three matchups as our must-see games across the league. Here are our picks for this week. Fort Wayne Komets (3-1-0-0) vs Kansas City Mavericks (4-0-0-0) Saturday Night at 8:05 EST It’s a big […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Announce Trade with Allen Americans

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have received rookie forward Chaz Smedsrud from the Allen Americans in exchange for future considerations. Junior and Collegiate Career Chaz Smedsrud started his junior career in the 2016-17 season with the Notre Dame Hounds of the SJHL. In his two seasons with the Hounds, he played in […]

ECHL Announces Multiple Suspensions | 10/27/2024

The ECHL announced multiple suspensions prior to Sunday’s game. Four different players have been fined and suspended, and another player just received a fine. Leppard and Yeamans Suspended Bloomington Bison forward Jackson Leppard has been suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in Saturday’s game vs Iowa Heartlanders. Leppard left the […]