Author: Karen Zehner
Inside The Rink ECHL Manager | Senior Editor | Credentialed Beat Writer covering the ECHL Atlanta Gladiators. Diving into the world of slap shots, penalty kills, and the game we love. [@RunwithK] on socials.
ECHL: Veteran Cole Moberg Signs with HC Innsbruck
After four seasons with the Florida Everblades, and stints in the AHL with both the Syracuse Crunch and San Jose Barracuda, defenseman Cole Moberg is heading overseas. The 24-year-old has signed with HC Innsbruck of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL) for the 2025–26 campaign. The move marks a new chapter in the versatile forward’s career […]
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ECHL: 2024-25 Protected List | Atlanta Gladiators
The Atlanta Gladiators released their protected list for the upcoming season in coordination with the ECHL. The list for the Gladiators includes 25 players: 17 forwards, seven defensemen, and one goaltender. While this doesn’t guarantee their return, it gives Atlanta exclusive negotiating rights with each player as the offseason begins. What are the rules of […]
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ECHL: 2024-25 End of Season Review | Atlanta Gladiators
The Atlanta Gladiators concluded their 2024-25 regular season with a record of 28 wins, 35 losses, and seven overtime losses, totaling 65 points. They finished in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and 25th overall in the league. While the team did not qualify for the playoffs, the season provided opportunities for growth and development […]
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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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2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Malcolm Spence
Position: Left WingShoots: LeftHeight: 6’2″Weight: 201 lbsDate of Birth: September 22, 2006Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaTeam: Erie Otters (OHL)Draft Eligibility: 2025 NHL Draft Malcolm Spence, committed to the University of Michigan, blends size, speed, and two-way skill as a top 2025 NHL Draft power forward. Draft Outlook and Rankings Malcolm Spence combines a rare blend of […]
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2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Reschny
Position: CenterShoots: LeftHeight: 5’10”Weight: 187 lbsDate of Birth: April 6, 2007Hometown: Macklin, Saskatchewan, CanadaTeam: Victoria Royals (WHL)Draft Eligibility: 2025 NHL Draft (First Year Eligibility) Draft Outlook and Rankings Reschny is projected to go late in the first round or early in the second, with rankings consistently placing him inside the top 35: Rising Star in […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds Gold Medal Game: USA Wins First World Championship Since 1933
Team USA, guided by head coach Ryan Warsofsky, enters today’s gold-medal game with an impressive 8-1 record at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship. Their lone loss came against Switzerland in the preliminary round, where the Swiss shut out Team USA, 3-0. The U.S. has been a powerhouse offensively, scoring five or more goals in […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds Bronze Medal Game: Sweden Secures 6–2 Victory Over Denmark
The 2025 IIHF World Championship bronze medal game saw Sweden secure a 6–2 victory over Denmark, earning their second consecutive bronze medal. After a strong first period where Sweden controlled much of the play, Denmark came alive in the second, responding with a quick push and closing the gap with a goal from Nick Olesen. […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds Semifinals: USA Beats Sweden to Punch Ticket to Gold Medal Game
As the final four teams face off in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship semifinals, Team USA, the youngest team remaining at an average age of 24, has been dominant throughout the tournament. With standout performances from players like Clayton Keller and Zach Werenski, the U.S. is aiming for their first gold medal game […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds Semifinals: Who Will Secure Their Shot at Gold?
We’re now at the semifinals of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. For the first time, Denmark is vying for a spot in the medal rounds, while Switzerland aims for its first-ever gold. Meanwhile, Team USA is hoping to finally break through their “final four” curse. Standing in […]
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