2024-25 ECHL Season Thread

[Solution]

What’s it like going to a game in wheeling?

I have not actually been to Wheeling for a game. I went to some of their games in Johnstown after the Chiefs left. Every time I think I should get to a game, life happens.

Wheeling Nailers | Nailers Sign Nick Hutchison

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that they have signed forward Nick Hutchison to an ECHL contract.Hutchison, 29, will be a Nailer for the second time in his career, as he prepares to enter his fifth full professional...

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Wheeling signs Nick Hutchinson.

 

[JMCx4]

Preseason ECHL Board of Governors Meeting recap
Tuesday, October 1st

The Preseason ECHL Board of Governors Meeting was held last week in Phoenix in preparation for the 2024-25 Season. The following items were approved by the Board. ...

Read more at: Official Site of The ECHL | Preseason ECHL Board of Governors Meeting recap

 

[JMCx4]

Yesterday's news, from HUTCH-land ... Board of Governors approves Maine’s Transfer of Controlling Interest

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Wow, digital lineup cards…

 

[JMCx4]

Wow, digital lineup cards…

Yeah, what could possibly go wrong with that "improvement" ...

 

[Solution]

Wheeling Nailers | Nailers Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster & Schedule

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their 2024 training camp schedule and roster.The Nailers will open their 2024 training camp on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 p.m., and the first practice is expected to last one hour until 2:00...

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For anybody besides myself, here is the Wheeling Nailers training camp roster and practice schedule as well as the lone preseason game.

 

[JMCx4]

From: The ECHL > News

ECHL Unfiltered to stream on FloSports
Thursday, October 3rd

The ECHL and GameAbove Entertainment today announced the upcoming streaming release of ECHL Unfiltered, a new sports docuseries that focuses on the developmental league for both the National Hockey League and American Hockey League. The first season features the Idaho Steelheads and available to stream on FloSports starting Sunday, October 6 at 9:30 p.m. ET, immediately after the airing of episode 5 on NHL Network.

Watch Trailer ...


Read more at: Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Unfiltered to air on FloSports

 

[JMCx4]

And another new ECHL social media outlet ...

Introducing ECHL Ice Level Podcast
Thursday, October 3rd

The ECHL is excited to announce the launch of the ECHL Ice Level podcast. A new episode will be available each Thursday at 12 p.m. ET.

The premiere episode features Brad Ralph, head coach of the three-time defending Kelly Cup champion Florida Everblades. Hear about his past as a coach and player in the league, and how things are looking for the 2024-25 season.

Apple Podcast (Audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echl-ice-level/id1766994420
Spotify (Audio): https://open.spotify.com/show/5z6TxniO8CznwqsjuiklLE
YouTube (Video): https://youtu.be/Hiav0vxcdvM

 

[JMCx4]

E'hockey inching closer ... ECHL announces Training Camp Rosters
(or at least some of them ...)

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I am on Norfolk…

 

[Solution]

E'hockey inching closer ... ECHL announces Training Camp Rosters
(or at least some of them ...)

Wheeling Nailers | Penguins Assign Seven & Return Nine Players to Wheeling

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced additions to their training camp roster, as players have been assigned to Wheeling from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Wheeling has received forwards Jack Beck, Atley Calvert, Mathieu De St....

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Updates to the Wheeling Nailers roster.

 

[LadyStanley]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843400455394590819

Interesting faceoff dot

 

[JMCx4]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843400455394590819

Interesting faceoff dot

I've never bet on gray before.

The upper left image gave me pause in trying to figure out that faceoff dot location within the rink. The sponsorship clutter emphasized how much closer the O-zone f/o circle is to the end red line than I remembered. Also makes me wonder how many left wingers will be shifting their faceoff positioning to avoid standing at the #13 slot.

 

[JMCx4]

"Your new reading assignment, kids. There will be a quiz at the end of this week ..."

2024-25 Official Guide & Record Book now available​

 

[GindyDraws]

"Your new reading assignment, kids. There will be a quiz at the end of this week ..."

2024-25 Official Guide & Record Book now available​

All I know is there's now four teams that the league won't acknowledge for going belly up mid season.

 

[JMCx4]

All I know is there's now four teams that the league won't acknowledge for going belly up mid season.

I see you bought the CliffNotes version of this season's Guidebook. I've sent a request to your guidance counselor to set up a meeting of the two of you & your school's Dean of Student Affairs. Be prepared for disciplinary action.

 

[JMCx4]

News for the hockey roadtrippers among us. Though there are competitive lodging discounts available via travel clubs (e.g., Triple A) & hotel membership programs ...

HotelPlanner named “Official Hotel Reservations Partner of the ECHL” ...
... As part of the agreement, the ECHL will work with HotelPlanner to plan the yearly ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings, book staff and on-ice officials travel throughout the season and provide hotel deals for ECHL fans, including a $20 hotel credit. ...

ECHL Fans can access their $20 Hotel Credit by visiting the ECHL’s dedicated HotelPlanner page at https://echlfans.hotelplanner.com/Register/

 

[JMCx4]

To HUTCH, with love from InsideTheRink.com ... ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Worcester Railers


And equal billing for @Solution ... ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Wheeling Nailers


ETA: And for the benefit of everbody's favorite Minor Pro League's forum prowler @VaCaps Fan ... ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Norfolk Admirals

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Norfolk is promising….

 

[Solution]

Wheeling Nailers | Nailers Acquire Luke Richardson from Greenville

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a trade, which takes effect immediately. Wheeling has received goaltender Luke Richardson from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in exchange for forward Mikael Robidoux's rights.Richardson, 25, attended...

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And to keep up with my name being mentioned, Wheeling acquires another goalie. Gauthier still hurt?

 

[JMCx4]

... And to keep up with my name being mentioned, Wheeling acquires another goalie. Gauthier still hurt?

You tell us, @Solution.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

@JMCx4 Who is your ECHL team?

 

[JMCx4]

@JMCx4 Who is your ECHL team?

All of them. Except the Mariners ... they've got a super-fan covering their ices.

 

[Solution]

Wheeling Nailers | Nailers & Mariners Trade Ahead of Opening Series

WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a trade, which takes effect immediately. Wheeling has acquired defenseman Cole Cameron and future considerations from the Maine Mariners in exchange for defenseman Zachary Massicotte.Cameron, 26,...

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Speaking of the Mariners, a trade between them and Wheeling.

Still nothing I can find on Gauthier being still hurt. I know that he was injured in the Penguins training camp so the deal for Richardson might just be precautionary.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

You making a game this year?