Hank Crone

ECHL North Divison Semifinals – Game 1 Recap: Wheeling Nailers vs Norfolk Admirals

The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers kicked off the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Wednesday Night from Norfolk Scope. Wheeling would have the game’s first chance as Jordan Martel got a breakaway 35 seconds in, but would be denied. The Nailers would get another opportunity as they got a PP just over two minutes later, but […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Norfolk Admirals vs Wheeling Nailers | North Division Semifinal

The Norfolk Admirals and Wheeling Nailers will meet in the North Division Quarter Finals in a best-of-seven series beginning Wednesday Night in Norfolk. Norfolk and Wheeling split the two-game series during the regular season. Norfolk is coming off a heart-breaking first round loss last season to the Adirondack Thunder. Wheeling is making their second consecutive […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Clinch 2025 Kelly Cup Playoff Berth

The Norfolk Admirals have clinched their spot in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs despite tonight’s OT loss to Reading. This is the second consecutive Kelly Cup Playoff Berth for the Admirals. They lost to the Adirondack Thunder in the Division Finals last year. Norfolk becomes the third team in the North Division and the 11th […]

ECHL North Division Recap | Week 24

This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. With just two weeks left in the regular season, just two spots remain in the North Division after the Wheeling Nailers became the second team in the North to punch their ticket […]

2025 ECHL Trade Deadline Recap | North Division

The 2025 ECHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, as five of the seven teams in the North Division made at least one trade from Monday morning until the 3 pm EST Trade Deadline on Thursday afternoon. Let’s take an in-depth look at the four teams who decided to shake up their rosters. Trois-Rivieres Lions […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Acquire Hank Crone From Idaho Steelheads

On Tuesday, the Norfolk Admirals made a splash as they acquired Hank Crone from the Idaho Steelheads for future considerations. In 48 games this season with the Idaho Steelheads, Crone has 15 goals and 39 assists for 54 points. Crone, 27, is in his third season in the ECHL, as he’s put up 81 goals […]

ECHL Game Recap: Idaho Steelheads vs Kansas City Mavericks | 03/07/2025

Friday night, the Kansas City Mavericks faced the Idaho Steelheads at home at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri, for the second time this season, hoping to secure a win after the Steelheads shut out the Mavericks 5-0 on Wednesday night. The Mavericks were seeking revenge and two points to add to their Mountain Division standings. […]

ECHL Game Recap: Idaho Steelheads vs. Rapid City Rush | 03/01/2025

The Rapid City Rush were looking to extend their win streak to 12 on Saturday against the Idaho Steelheads, but the Rush ultimately fell short of their goal. First Period The Steelheads were able to get on the board first after Jason Horvath gave a cross-ice pass to Brendan Hoffmann, who put it in the […]

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 […]

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 […]