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ECHL: From The Military to Pro Hockey: A Talk With Parker Gahagen

Most hockey players go from juniors, to college, and eventually go professional if they choose. Goaltender Parker Gahagen took a road less traveled. Gahagen started off at West Point Academy after he completed basic training at West Point. “It’s definitely a big adjustment, especially going from juniors. When you go to West Point, hockey is […]

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Héctor Urcia for Inside the Rink

PHOTOS: Utah Grizzlies vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/13/2023

CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cincinnati Cyclones beat the visiting Utah Grizzlies 5-2 Wednesday night at the Heritage Bank Center. Utah opened the scoreboard with a goal by Cole Gallant 1:30 into the game. Cyclones answered back when Reece Harsch scored his first goal this season 5:26 into the first period. The Cyclones scored two unanswered […]

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Emily Behringer for Inside The Rink

PHOTOS: Allen Americans vs. Utah Grizzlies – 12/09/2023

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – In a Saturday night showdown, the Utah Grizzlies who held their teddy bear toss night, clashed with the Allen Americans. The Grizzlies emerged triumphant with a decisive 7-3 victory. While both teams battled on the ice, the Grizzlies secured a notable win, showcasing moments of offensive proficiency and defensive stability. […]

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Rapid City Rush Look to Continue Their Win Streak on the Road

The Rapid City Rush are coming off their first home wins of the season and their first home series sweep. Now, they will head to Boise, Idaho to take on the Idaho Steelheads, looking to add more games to the win column. Last Week Last week, the Rapid City Rush entered another home series looking […]

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ECHL: Rapid City Rush Make Roster Changes in Hopes to Get Their First Home Win

The Rapid City Rush are currently 0-7-1 at home in the 2023-24 ECHL season and the only ECHL team yet to win on home ice. The Rush are back home this week and are looking to get a few home wins against the Wichita Thunder. Last Time Out The Rapid City Rush only had one […]

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History Of The ECHL: Tulsa Oilers

The Tulsa Oilers are, at the moment, an ECHL team that is older than the league itself. They have been in the ECHL since the 2006-07 season. 1988 is when the ECHL started, but the Tulsa Oilers have been around since the 1928-29 season. They currently play at the BOK Center in the downtown Tulsa […]

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History Of The ECHL: Idaho Steelheads

When Did They Come to Be? In 1996, the professional ice hockey team in Idaho officially became known as the Steelheads. They were in the West Coast Hockey League until 2003 when they officially became a part of the ECHL. Their original logo was chosen in a contest, one that involved many of the state’s […]

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ECHL: Reading Royals Making Moves

Reading Royals’ Coach James Henry has started making moves this week trading off forward Alec Butcher to the Tulsa Oilers for forward Tag Bertuzzi.  Alec Butcher has made his move to Tulsa from Reading after playing his entire season last year with the Royals. During that time, Butcher scored a total of 21 goals and […]

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ECHL: Grizzlies Gobble Up Growlers

The Utah Grizzlies hosted the Newfoundland Growlers in the first game of a 3-game set at the Maverik Center as Trent Miner for Utah and Luke Cavallin for the Growlers got the start in goal. Some very notable scratches in this game were Todd Skirving and James Melindy for the Growlers, and Dylan Fitze of […]

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Rapid City Rush Look to Build off Momentum From Their Road Series Wins

The Rapid City Rush are back home this week to host the Idaho Steelheads after spending last week on the road. Last Week Last week, the Rush traveled to Wichita to face the Wichita Thunder in a three game series. The Rush lost 4-2 on Friday night, but then they won 3-2 Saturday night and […]

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