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ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Add NCAA Forward

Coralville, Iowa—Before Iowa’s three-game series with the Wheeling Nailers, Derek Damon looked to the NCAA to bolster the Heartlanders’ roster for a postseason push. Jonny Sorenson, a forward from St. Louis Park, Minnesota, played five years of NCAA hockey and 167 games, playing three seasons for the University of Minnesota before transferring to Alaska-Fairbanks, where […]

Heartlanders Make Multiple Roster Moves, Announce Changes to Fan Experience

Coralville, Iowa- After a disappointing weekend in Wichita, where the Iowa Heartlanders allowed the Thunder to earn comeback wins in both games, Head Coach and General Manager Derek Damon saw it was time to make some changes before the trade deadline. As the Heartlanders return home for the first time in almost a month for […]

PHOTOS: Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wheeling Nailers – 03/03/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. – The Wheeling Nailers and the Cincinnati Cyclones went head to head on Sunday, March 3rd, as WesBanco Arena. The Nailers took the win, with a final score of 5-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Gramlich for highlights from the game.

ECHL: Remaining Toledo Walleye 2023/24 schedule

The Toledo Walleye are coming down the stretch as they have 15 games left in the 2023/24 season. They have their work cut out for them as a playoff spot, and seeding, is up for grabs. While the Kansas City Mavericks have already secured a playoff spot in the Western Conference, Toledo and the Idaho […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 03/01/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio- Zach Berzolla scored the winning goal in the third period, and the Cincinnati Cyclones beat the Wheeling Nailers 2-1 on Friday night. After a scoreless first period, Zack Andrusiak opened the scoreboard for the Cyclones 7:32 into the second period. Jarrett Lee tied the game up less than four minutes before the second intermission. Talyn […]

PHOTOS: Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals – 02/28/2024

READING, PA – The Reading Royals and Wheeling Nailers faced off Wednesday night at Santander Arena. It was the final game of the season between the teams. The Royals defeated the Nailers 4-0. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture the action.

PHOTOS: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Wheeling Nailers – 02/25/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. – The Wheeling Nailers took on the Kalamazoo Wings on Sunday afternoon, in the second of a two-game series at WesBanco Arena. The Wings took an early lead in the first period, but the Nailers’ comeback ultimately fell short. The visiting Wings took the win with a 5-3 victory. Check out this […]

PHOTOS: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Wheeling Nailers – 02/24/2024

WHEELING, W. Va. – The Wheeling Nailers held Country Night on Saturday, and took on the visiting Kalamazoo Wings. The Wheeling Nailers took a 2-1 victory, with the Wheeling goals scored by Justin Lee and Jordan Frasca. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Gramlich for highlights from the game.

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Mid-February Catchup

Coralville, Iowa- While the Heartlanders went a frustrating 1-6 and earned just three points in their seven-game homestand, there was a ton of news surrounding the team that goes beyond what happens on the ice. There is lots of Heartlanders news to catch up on. Ten Points out of Playoff Picture With 22 Games Left […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Grabs Player of the Week Honors

Toledo Walleye forward Brandon Hawkins has won Player of the Week honors after posting four goals and one assist for five points in two games during the week of February 5-10, 2024. Hawkins leads the Walleye in points with 62 points in 29 goals and 33 assists, as he remains the league’s top scorer, four […]