ECHL

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 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 12/31/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted their Central Division rival Toledo Walleye on New Year’s Eve at a packed Heritage Bank Center, filled with 10,825 fans. The Cyclones came into Tuesday night off a 6-5 OT win over the Toledo Walleye up north on Sunday, now facing them again at their home arena. Starting between the pipes […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/29/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On Sunday afternoon, the visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers for the second game of the weekend series. The Heartlanders grabbed the lead early in the first period, and neither team would score again until the third period. The Nailers were victorious, winning the game with a final score of […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/31/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – On New Year’s Eve, the visiting Toledo Walleye defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2 at Heritage Bank Center. Hunter Johannes opened the scoreboard 12:22 into the first period for the Walleye, but Cincinnati responded with twoback-to-back goals before the first intermission. Mathieu Gosselin scored his fifth of the season at the 13:50 mark, […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers: Jack Beck Earns Inglasco ECHL Player Of The Week

On December 31st, 2024, ECHL announced that forward Jack Beck earned Inglasco’s ECHL Player Of The Week. Beck had a goal and assist in the game on Friday, December 27th. He earned three assists in the battle with the Iowa Heartlanders on December 28th. Beck is currently on an AHL contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins […]

PHOTOS: Norfolk Admirals vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 12/28/2024

DULUTH, Ga. – For the first time this season, the Norfolk Admirals and the Atlanta Gladiators faced off at Gas South Arena on Saturday night, for the first of a two-game series. Norfolk would open the scoring late in the first period with a goal from Stepan Timofeyev at 17:09. However, Atlanta would come back […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/28/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – The visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers Saturday night, in the first of a back-to-back weekend series at the WesBanco Arena. Five total goals were scored in the first period between the two teams, as well as a fight between Nailers Matthew Quercia and Heartlanders’ Nico Blachman. At the end […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. Worcester Railers – 12/28/2024

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Reading Royals and Worcester Railers faced off at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday night. The Railers would need three goals in the third period to overcome a 3-2 deficit after trailing the Royals 3-2 after two periods. The hard-fought 5-3 Railers comeback victory was highlighted by a 34-save performance […]

ECHL Game Preview: Norfolk Admirals at Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/31/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits will host the Norfolk Admirals this evening at 6:05 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, celebrating the 2025 New Year with indoor fireworks and specialty “Hopville” sweaters. Last year’s New Year’s Eve game at the “Well” saw a large crowd of over 6,000 attendees, who enjoyed thrilling indoor fireworks […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 11

This week in the South Division was full of excitement and movement in the standings! Teams are gearing up for the next phase of the season, with some making significant strides and others facing challenges. The Atlanta Gladiators showed their determination by continue to climb up the standings, while the Florida Everblades continued to prove why they are a […]