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ECHL Roster Transactions: Wheeling Nailers | 01/07/2025

Tuesday proved to be a busy day for the Wheeling Nailers when it comes to transactions, so let’s talk about what went down: Defenseman Dilan Peters was released from his contract. Peters previously played for the Jacksonville Icemen this season in one game and then went on to play five games for Wheeling, securing one […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/08-01/12/2025)

As the season progresses, several key matchups are on the horizon, each with the potential to significantly impact the standings. Teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences are gearing up for crucial games that could determine their playoff positions and overall rankings. In the Eastern Conference, top teams are striving to maintain their dominance, […]

ECHL: Thomas Caron Suspended by Indy Fuel | 01/07/2025

On Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, the Indy Fuel announced the suspension of 24-year-old forward Thomas Caron from the team in order to protect his ECHL rights as he heads overseas. Earlier this week, on Sunday, the Indy Fuel traded forward Andrew Bellant to the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for Caron. Bellant had spent three seasons […]

ECHL: A Check-in with ECHL Commissoner Ryan Crelin

ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin made his annual visit to Glens Falls, NY, before the Christmas/Holiday Break and touched on the state of the league while answering questions from the Media. The Media started the availability by asking him about the current state of the league. “First off the addition of two new teams so that’s […]

ECHL Game Preview: South Carolina Stingrays at Atlanta Gladiators | 01/08/2025

Prepare for an exhilarating clash as the South Carolina Stingrays face off against the Atlanta Gladiators at the Gas South Arena. Both teams have recently delivered outstanding performances, setting the stage for an action-packed game. The Stingrays, known for their strength in the second period and efficient special teams, are determined to maintain their momentum […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Sign Savva Smirnov

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve signed forward Savva Smirnov to an ECHL contract after he was called up from the Quad City Storm. Smirnov, 23, has five goals and eight assists in 17 games this season in the SPHL with the Storm and Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs. He also played in seven games […]

ECHL: Jakov Novak Named ECHL Player Of The Week (December 30th-January 5th)

The ECHL has announced that Trois-Rivieres Lions forward Jakov Novak has been named the ECHL Player of the Week. In four games last week, the Windsor, Ontario, native put up four goals and four assists for eight points in four games, including a goal and two assists in Sunday’s 6-1 over the Adirondack Thunder and […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 01/04/2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Saturday night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates played the first of back-to-back home games against the Atlanta Gladiators. The game being significant for the Savannah Ghost Pirates fans as they welcomed back Patrick Guay and watched Logan Drevitch get one goal away from a hat trick. They battled hard in the third period, […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 12

This week in the ECHL, we’ve seen some exciting matchups and notable transactions across the league. The Atlanta Gladiators, Florida Everblades, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Jacksonville Icemen, Orlando Solar Bears, Savannah Ghost Pirates, and South Carolina Stingrays have all been active on the ice and in the transaction market. In terms of game results, there were […]

Chase Pauls skating for the Bloomington Bison

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Announce Trade with Bloomington Bison

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have traded defenseman Zack Hoffman and forward Patrick Bajkov to the Bloomington Bison in exchange for defenseman Chase Pauls and forward Jackson Leppard. The Rush acquired Bajkov in a trade earlier in the season from the Cincinnati Cyclones. Since joining the Rush, Bajkov had played in 20 […]