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.

IIHF U18 Quarterfinals Preview: USA vs Latvia

As the preliminary round of the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship wrapped up, Group B’s powerhouse, Team USA, is now slated to take on Group A’s underdog, Latvia, in a crossover Quarterfinals matchup. While the Americans have cruised through their pool with skill and structure, Latvia comes in battle-tested, hardened by lopsided defeats—and sparked by […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Cement Two-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers

The Reading Royals have extended their official affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers, continuing their role as the NHL club’s primary ECHL partner through the 2026–27 season. The agreement extends a relationship that began in 2014 and has become a key piece of the Flyers’ player development system. A Decade of Progression from ECHL to NHL […]

IIHF U18: Gallant Leads USA Past Germany in Final Group Stage Win

Team USA closed out the Group B stage with a gritty 5–3 comeback win over Germany, rallying from three separate deficits to remain perfect heading into the quarterfinals. Forward Richard Gallant led the way with two clutch goals, including a short-handed game-winner and a last-second empty-netter. With the result, the Americans finish first in Group […]

IIHF U18: USA Storms Back to Defeat Sweden, Securing Top Spot in Group B

Saturday night’s showdown between the United States and Sweden didn’t just live up to the hype — it shattered it. In a battle for the top spot in Group B, Team USA erased two early deficits and surged past Sweden 6–3, fueled by quick-strike offense, relentless pressure, and clutch goaltending. With the win, the Americans […]

ECHL Mountain Division Semifinals: Tahoe Knight Monsters Dominate Wichita Thunder 4-0

The Tahoe Knight Monsters roared into their first Kelly Cup Playoffs with authority, sweeping the Wichita Thunder 4–0 in a commanding first-round performance. Tahoe dominated every facet of the series—outscoring Wichita 22–8, outshooting them 172–126, and showcasing depth, special teams excellence, and clutch play under pressure. Led by offensive standouts Jett Jones, Simon Pinard, Logan […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 4 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen

For the fourth straight game, the South Division Semifinals between the Florida Everblades and Jacksonville Icemen went to overtime—but this time, it marked the end of the series. Lukas Lambdin’s power play goal in the extra frame sealed a 4–3 win for Florida, completing the sweep and sending the Everblades into the Division Finals. First […]

IIHF U18: USA Rolls Past Switzerland with 10-0 Shutout

Team USA dominated Switzerland from start to finish on Thursday, delivering a 10–0 shutout win to move to the top of Group B after two days of play. Seven different skaters scored, with LJ Mooney, Cole McKinney, and Richard Gallant each recording three-point nights. Goaltender Joey Slavick turned aside all 26 shots faced for the […]

IIHF U18: USA Rallies in the Third to Defeat Czechia 4–2

Team USA stormed back in the third period to earn a thrilling 4–2 victory over Czechia at the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, erasing a late deficit with three unanswered goals. The win showcased the Americans’ grit, depth, and late-game execution in a high-stakes Men’s Worlds matchup. Goals from Blake Fiddler, Will Horcoff, and […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen

For the third time in as many games, the South Division Semifinals required overtime to determine a winner—and for the third straight time, the Florida Everblades came out on top ahead of the Jacksonville Icemen. Defenseman Anton Malmström scored the game-winning goal 6:26 into the extra period, giving the Everblades a 2–1 win and a […]

ECHL Central Division Semifinals: Toledo Walleye Sweep Indy Fuel

Toledo Walleye Complete Commanding 4-0 Sweep Over Indy Fuel The Toledo Walleye didn’t just win their opening-round series—they dominated it. In a methodical, high-execution performance from top to bottom, the Walleye swept the Indy Fuel in four straight games in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs Central Division Semifinal. From the net out, Toledo showed depth, […]