Cincinnati Cyclones

ECHL: Former Gladiators Goalie Drew DeRidder Signs With Manchester Storm

The Manchester Storm have signed goaltender Drew DeRidder for the 2025-26 season, bringing the 25-year-old Michigan native overseas after two seasons in the ECHL. Time in the ECHL DeRidder spent the 2024-25 season with the Atlanta Gladiators, sharing the crease in a tandem with Ethan Haider. He appeared in 37 games, posting a 3.02 goals-against […]

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ECHL: Jason Payne Joins Swamp Rabbits as Associate Coach

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are bolstering their bench with veteran experience, announcing that Jason Payne has been named Associate Coach ahead of the 2025–26 season. From Cincinnati to the Upstate Payne joins the Swamp Rabbits after six seasons with the Cincinnati Cyclones, including the last four as Head Coach. During his time leading the Toronto […]

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ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Name Jason Binkley Assistant Coach

The Greensboro Gargoyles have officially named Jason Binkley as their assistant coach for the 2025–26 season. Binkley arrives in Greensboro with a proven record of player development and ECHL bench experience—an asset for an expansion team aiming to make an immediate impact. From Royals Head Coach to Gargoyles Assistant Binkley, 33, most recently served as […]

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AHL: Cleveland Monsters Bring Back Two Defenseman

AHL: Cleveland Monsters Bring Back Two Defensemen

The Cleveland Monsters address their blue line today as the brought back two familiar faces from last season’s team.

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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Name Matt MacDonald Head Coach and GM

The Orlando Solar Bears have officially named Matt MacDonald as their new Head Coach and General Manager ahead of the 2025–26 ECHL season. A familiar face within the league, MacDonald brings with him nearly two decades of pro hockey experience as a player, coach, and executive. A Proven Leader Returns to the ECHL MacDonald served […]

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ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Indy Fuel

The Indy Fuel are wasting no time fueling up for 2025–26. On July 7, the team announced it has extended qualifying offers to eight players from its season-ending roster—the maximum allowed under ECHL rules. That means the Fuel aren’t just gearing up for next season—they’re making a clear statement about who they want to keep […]

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AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions

The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]

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Héctor Urcia for Inside The Rink

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 […]

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Héctor Urcia for Inside The Rink

PHOTOS: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 04/04/2025

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones kept their playoff chances alive by defeating the visiting Kalamazoo Wings 3-2 in overtime. Remy Parker scored the game-winning goal 54 seconds in OT. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Héctor Urcia for highlights from the game.

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Chas Sharpe skating for the Cyclones

ECHL Game Recap: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 3/23/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones pulled off a gutsy win on Sunday night, outlasting the Kalamazoo Wings in a thrilling 2-1 overtime finish. It was Chas Sharpe who played the hero, scoring the game-winning goal in OT, and giving Cyclones fans plenty to cheer about as their team stays alive in the Central Division playoff race. First […]

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