Brandon Hawkins

ECHL: Peter Bates Wins 2025 Sportsmanship of the Year Award

The ECHL has named Peter Bates of the Wichita Thunder the 2025 recipient of the ECHL Sportsmanship of the Year Award. This is the first time the award has gone to a member of the Wichita Thunder. Per the ECHL, The award is presented annually to the Player who is judged to have exhibited the […]

ECHL: All-ECHL First and Second Teams Announced

The ECHL announced continued handing out awards on Thursday as they announced their All-ECHL First and Second teams. Yesterday, they announced the All-Rookie Team. All-ECHL First Team F-Brandon Hawkins (Toledo Walleye)– Brandon Hawkins has been named to the All-ECHL First Team for the third straight season. Hawkins, 30, is putting up impressive numbers for the […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 04/05/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Saturday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones won another overtime thriller against the Toledo Walleye in their final home game of the 2024-25 regular season. Cincinnati was up 4-3 with less than three seconds left in regulation, but a goal by Toledo’s Brandon Hawkins sent the game to OT. Dante Sheriff scored the winning […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 04/05/2025

Despite the Cincinnati Cyclones’ playoff chances remaining slim, hanging on by a thread, they pulled off an entertaining 5-4 overtime win over the Toledo Walleye on Saturday. It was likely their final home game of the season at Heritage Bank Center, with their last four games coming on the road — three against Iowa and […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 02/19/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones pulled off a huge 5-4 win over the Central Division leading Walleye on Wednesday night, improving their record to 19-25-7-0, pulling a point behind Bloomington and three behind Indy in the Central standings. Despite a late push from Toledo, it was a three-point performance from Cyclones’ captain Justin Vaive that led the […]

Detroit Red Wings Affiliates and Prospects Check-In

With the Red Wings on break it’s time to take a look at their affiliates and top prospects.

ECHL: 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team

Introducing the ECHL 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team: This roster of athletes has battled against the toughest competition, delivering thrilling performances on the ice night after night. These standout players have dazzled fans with their lightning-fast reflexes, stunning goals, mind-blowing saves, and relentless drive to be the best. As we celebrate their achievements this season, we […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 01/20/2025

On Monday afternoon, the Cincinnati Cyclones faced off against the Central Division leading Toledo Walleye in a special MLK Day matinee matchup. The Cyclones were looking to bounce back after a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the Indy Fuel just two nights prior. Over the previous week, they managed a record of 2-1-1, losing to […]

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 […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must Watch Hockey Showdowns (12/20-12/22/2024)

As we head into an exciting weekend of hockey, there are several matchups that promise to deliver thrilling action and significant implications for the standings. Initially, we identified three top games to watch, but given the intensity and importance of the upcoming matchups, we’ve added a fourth game to the list. These games feature some […]