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ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Trois-Rivieres Lions | 01/03/2025

The Adirondack Thunder and Trois-Rivieres Lions began their three-in-three on Friday Night in Glens Falls, NY as the Thunder searched for their first home since December 4th vs Worcester Railers. It was a promising start for the Thunder as Greg Smith fed Ryan Conroy in front, getting the Thunder on the board four minutes after […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Trade Zach Bannister To Indy Fuel

The Adirondack Thunder have announced they have traded Zach Bannister to the Indy Fuel. This trade completes the trade in which the Thunder acquired Sam Ruffin. In seven games with Adirondack, Ruffin has one assist. What This Means for Adirondack Bannister, 25, signed with the Thunder this off-season after putting up one assist in two […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/31/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On New Year’s Eve, the Wheeling Nailers played against the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena. The Nailers triumphed with a 7-3 victory. Nailers’ Chris Ortiz made a significant impact during the game, recording five assists to earn him the #1 star of the game. Check out this gallery from Inside The Rink’s […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake

After practice on a sunny Saturday morning, and while on a professional try-out contract, Inside The Rink sat down with David Drake, a defenseman currently assigned to the Wheeling Nailers. Drake was drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen in round 7, 192nd overall. Before turning professional, Drake […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)

As the new year kicks off, hockey fans are in for a treat with a series of thrilling matchups. This weekend features some highly anticipated games that promise intense competition and standout performances. From Jacksonville’s clash with Florida to Wheeling’s back-to-back battles against Norfolk, and Adirondack’s challenge against Trois-Rivières, each game is set to showcase […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Transactions | 01/02/2025

For the second straight day, the Adirondack Thunder roster would see some changes as on Thursday, we saw a player come back from the Utica Comets, a player got suspended, and another body got added to the IR. Easton Brodzinski Suspended Just over 24 hours after being acquired from the Allen Americans, forward Easton Brodzinski […]

ECHL Trade: Norfolk Admirals Send Forward to Idaho Steelheads

The Norfolk Admirals announced today they have traded forward Kamerin Nault to the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. The Winnipeg, MB native is a seven-season veteran in the ECHL, having spent time with seven different teams. Nault first joined the Admirals during the 2023-24 season, where he played 29 games, notching 11 goals […]

ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/31/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosted the Norfolk Admirals at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on New Year’s Eve, where the team held post-game fireworks and wore specialty “Hopville” sweaters. Unfortunately for fans, teams, and members of the media, the game was delayed by over an hour due to a power outage, which pushed the […]

PHOTOS: Norfolk Admirals vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 12/29/2024

DULUTH, Ga.- After an intense battle Saturday night, the Atlanta Gladiators and the Norfolk Admirals faced off again at the Gas South Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Gladiators were ready to get another win to sweep the series, while the Admirals were hoping to make up for the loss from the night before. Unfortunately for […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with Chris Ortiz

While on a Professional Try-Out Contract in mid-December with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Inside The Rink had the opportunity to sit down with defenseman Chris Ortiz from the Wheeling Nailers. Before turning professional, Ortiz played five seasons in the QMJHL. He played in 207 games for Baie-Comeau Drakkar and tallied 16 goals and 89 assists over […]