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PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals – 12/07/2024

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Adirondack Thunder Saturday night. The game was the Royals’ Teddy Bear Toss night. The Thunder defeated the Royals 3-2 in overtime. Click here to read the recap of the game by ITR’s Armand Klisivitch. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski […]

AHL/ECHL: Player Development Perspective

Proper player development is one of the key attributes an organization should have in its farm system. The AHL and ECHL exist for a reason: to help improve the play of an NHL team and its prospects or future players. Developing a player at any level means bringing players in and developing their skills at […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 12/10/2024

The Adirondack Thunder continue to shuffle things up with another handful of moves on Tuesday, including some help from the Utica Comets. Let’s take a look at everything that went down today in Adirondack. Greg Smith Signs With Thunder The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve signed forward Greg Smith to an ECHL contract. Smith […]

PHOTOS: Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester Railers – 12/08/2024

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers faced off against the Norfolk Admirals at the DCU Center in Worcester this past Sunday for their annual Teddy Bear toss game, benefitting the Friendly House charities organization. The game would go to an overtime period with the Norfolk Admirals picking up a 4-3 victory over the Railers. Check […]

ECHL: Derek Army Secures 125th Win Behind Wheeling Bench

With their 11th straight win Sunday, Derek Army collected his 125th win behind the Wheeling Nailers‘ bench. He also moved into sole possession of second place for the most wins in Nailers’ history, surpassing Doug Sauter, who had 124 wins. Derek Army’s Journey in Wheeling Army’s journey with the Nailers began long before his coaching […]

ECHL: Ryan Smith Heads Overseas

Adirondack Thunder forward Ryan Smith is heading overseas to Germany to join Selber Wolfe of the DEL2. This comes just two days after being suspended by the Adirondack Thunder in order for them to keep his ECHL rights. He had six goals and six assists for 12 points in 18 games this season with Adirondack. […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 8

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Here’s how all the teams faired during week 8 of the ECHL Regular Season. Wheeling Nailers (15-3-1-0, 31pts,1st Place)- The Wheeling Nailers not only sit atop the North Division but currently have the […]

ECHL: Zachary Emond Named Goaltender of the Week | 12/02-12/09/2024

Trois-Rivieres Lions goaltender Zachary Emond has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week, beginning December 2nd and ending December 9th. The 24-year-old goaltender went 2-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .929 SV% in two starts, including a 35 shutout vs Maine Mariners on Sunday. This is the second time in his career Emond has […]

Jets Recall Nikita Chibrikov, Reassign Brad Lambert, Moose Recall Graham Sward

It was a busy day for the Winnipeg Jets organization alongside their minor league affiliates. The Winnipeg Jets announced today that they’ve reassigned forward Brad Lambert to the Manitoba Moose. The Jets also recalled forward Nikita Chibrikov from the Moose. The Moose recalled Graham Sward, who was reassigned to Norfolk on Friday, December 6th. Jets […]

PHOTOS: Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers – 12/06/2024

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers hosted the Maine Mariners on Friday night at the DCU Center. This was the first of two games played by the two North Division rivals this past weekend. Griffin Luce of the Railers scored the game-winning goal at 3:07 into the overtime period, giving the Railers the 2-1 victory. […]