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 Western Conference Finals – Game 3 Recap: Kansas City Mavericks vs Toledo Walleye

The Kansas City Mavericks came into Game 3 with their backs against the wall—and played like it. After dropping the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks responded with urgency, scoring five times and riding a red-hot power play to a 5–2 win over the Toledo Walleye. The series now stands at […]

ECHL: Greenville’s Ben Freeman Signs with Frederikshavn White Hawks

Ben Freeman, the 6’5” center out of Falmouth, Maine, is heading overseas to continue his professional hockey journey. After four seasons in the ECHL—most recently serving as captain of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits—Freeman has signed with the Frederikshavn White Hawks of Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. A Steady Climb Through the Ranks Freeman first made his mark […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Clinches 1st Place with 5-3 Victory Over Sweden

The 2025 IIHF World Championship saw Canada and Sweden face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams brought high energy and determination to the ice, with Canada looking to extend their momentum and Sweden eager to close the gap in Group A. A thrilling contest unfolded, filled with fast-paced action, power plays, and clutch […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: USA Powers Past Czechia to Secure 2nd in Group B

It was a thrilling showdown between two of the tournament’s heavyweights as Team USA faced off against Czechia in the final Group B matchup of the 2025 IIHF World Championship. With a quarterfinal spot already secured, the U.S. looked to finish strong, while Czechia, sitting atop the group, wanted the win to maintain their top […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Finland Defeats Canada in Shootout Thriller

Finland battled through a tense and thrilling 65 minutes of regulation and overtime to defeat Canada 2-1 in a dramatic shootout at the 2025 IIHF World Championship yesterday afternoon. The victory not only handed Canada their first loss after five straight wins, but it also moved Finland closer to securing a top spot in Group […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Looks to Edge Past Finland

The 2025 IIHF World Championship is heating up, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as Canada and Finland face off in a Group A showdown. With the preliminary round winding down, both teams need points to secure a favorable position as the tournament heads into the knockout stages. Sweden currently sits at the top of […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: USA Dominates Kazakhstan in 6-1 Victory

Both Team USA and Kazakhstan took to the ice yesterday. The U.S. earned a 6-3 victory over Germany, with Conor Garland contributing a goal and three assists, and Clayton Keller adding a goal and two assists. The game was unusual, as the U.S. scored the only three goals in both the first and third periods, […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: USA Must Tighten Up Against Kazakhstan

As the 2025 IIHF World Championship heats up, Team USA faces Kazakhstan in a crucial Group B preliminary round game on Monday, May 18th, 2025, at 16:20 local time (10:20 AM ET) in Herning, Denmark. With the Americans eager to bounce back from a series of inconsistent performances, this game presents an opportunity to address […]

ECHL Western Conference Finals – Game 2 Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Kansas City Mavericks

In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Toledo took a 2-0 lead in the series after defeating Kansas City 2-0 on May 15, 2025. They followed that performance with another win in Game 2, securing a 4-3 victory over the Mavericks and extending their series lead to 2-0. Both teams battled fiercely in a […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Dominates Slovakia with 7-0 Victory

Canada secured a commanding 7-0 victory over Slovakia in their Group A matchup at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, extending their winning streak against Slovakia to four consecutive games. The last time Slovakia defeated Canada was in 2012, when they sent Canada packing in the quarterfinals with a 4-3 victory in Helsinki (IIHF, 2025). Sidney […]