Author: Karen Zehner

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 UA18 Game Recap: Team USA vs Team Norway | 04/27/2024

Team USA came off its first win earlier in the tournament as they faced Team Norway today. In the hunt for back-to-back gold medals, Team USA was looking to strike fast and often in today’s faceoff with Norway. In the history of the U18 Championship, the U.S. and Norway have only faced off three times, […]

IIHF Game Recap: Team Canada vs. Team Czechia | 04/26/2024

Team Canada won bronze in the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship in what was a stunning overtime win with the medal-winning goal made by Macklin Celebrini, edging out Slovakia for the medal 4-3. Yesterday, Team Canada secured a notable victory against Sweden with a final score of 6-3, with two goals credited to […]

IIHF Game Recap: Team USA vs Team Slovakia | 04\25\2024

Today, the International Ice Hockey Federation kicked off the 2024 IIHF ICE HOCKEY U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP tournament. The tournament will be played in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland, from April 25, 2024, through May 5, 2024. The 10 teams are divided into two five-team groups in the Preliminary Round. Today’s game featured Team USA against Team Slovakia […]

Nashville Predators Recall Gustavs Grigals from Atlanta Gladiators

The Nashville Predators have officially announced the recall of goaltender Gustavs Davis Grigals from the Atlanta Gladiators. In March, Gustavs Grigals signed a one-year contract to conclude the 2023-24 season with Nashville. Before this, he predominantly played for the Gladiators during the season, achieving an 11-19-0 record. Gustavs Davis Grigals (#30) was the goalie with […]

ECHL Names the Recipient of the John Brophy Coach of the Year Award

The ECHL announced today that Andrew Lord, the Head Coach/General Manager of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, has been honored with the prestigious John Brophy Award, recognizing him as the ECHL’s Coach of the Year. This is the second time that he has been considered for this honor. Previously, Lord had been a runner-up for the […]

ECHL Names League’s Hockey Operations Department of the Year Award

The Jacksonville Icemen have been honored as the recipient of the League’s Hockey Operations Department of the Year Award for the 2023-24 season. Following closely behind in the rankings were the Kansas City Mavericks, the Idaho Steelheads, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, and the Toledo Walleye. This is the first time the Icemen have won this […]

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Announce Affiliate Extension

The Kansas City Mavericks recently announced the extension of their affiliation agreement with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds for two more seasons. In this agreement, the Mavericks will retain their role as the ECHL affiliate of both the Kraken and Firebirds. In the 2023-24 season, Coachella Valley, and Kansas City […]

ECHL Announces Daniel Amesbury Fine and Suspension | 04/15/2024

Fort Wayne’s Daniel Amesbury (F) has been suspended for five games and fined an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in the game between Toledo at Fort Wayne, on April 14. Amesbury was first penalized for roughing in the first period. Moments later, Amesbury attempted to leave the penalty box to return to […]

ECHL Names Co-Recipients of the AMI Graphics Plus Performer of the Year

The ECHL recently announced that Max Andreev, a forward for the Kansas City Mavericks, and Grant Gabriele, a defenseman for the Toledo Walleye, have been jointly honored with the 2023-24 AMI Graphics Plus Performer of the Year award for their impressive season performances, each boasting a noteworthy plus-minus rating of +34. Additionally, four players achieved […]

ECHL Names 2023-24 Leading Scorer of the Year

The ECHL announced that Brandon Hawkins from the Toledo Walleye secured the league’s scoring title for this season. Hawksins has earned 93 points in 70 games (40g-53a) and was recognized for his outstanding performance by earning a spot on the All-ECHL First Team after leading in multiple categories. On Friday, April 5th, he set a […]