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: Stingrays Extend Streak in OT Thriller; Ghost Pirates Break Out in Greenville | 03/23/2025

Two key South Division matchups on Sunday reshaped the standings down the stretch. The South Carolina Stingrays extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5–4 overtime win over the Jacksonville Icemen, earning two points to maintain their division lead. Jacksonville collected one point in the loss, holding steady in third place. Meanwhile, the […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Jacksonville Icemen | 03/22/2025

The South Carolina Stingrays extended their winning streak to ten games with a 3–2 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen on Saturday night. Powered by goals from Erik Middendorf, Austin Magera, and Charlie Combs, and a steady 25-save performance by Mitchell Gibson, the Stingrays added another key divisional win to their regular season resume. South Carolina […]

ECHL South Division Recap: Top Teams Hold Firm with Statement Wins | 03/21/2025

It was a high-stakes night in the ECHL’s South Division on Friday, March 21, as playoff races tightened and rivalries came to life. The South Carolina Stingrays kept pace at the top of the division with a commanding home win over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, while the Florida Everblades edged the Savannah Ghost Pirates in […]

2025 ECHL Trade Deadline Recap | South Division

With the ECHL trade deadline in the rearview mirror, South Division teams made varying moves to position themselves for the playoff push—or to build for the future. Some clubs were aggressive, others stood pat, but all now face the final stretch of the regular season with everything on the line. Here’s a breakdown of each […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Face An Uphill Climb Toward the Kelly Cup Playoffs

With just a few weeks remaining in the ECHL regular season, the Atlanta Gladiators find themselves on the edge of the playoff picture—fighting to stay in contention while their fate increasingly hinges on the outcome of games happening around the league. Following a strong midseason push, Atlanta now sits in sixth place in the South […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Weekend Battles for Playoff Spots, Clinchers & Teams on the Edge | 03/21-03/23/2025

With just a few weeks remaining in the ECHL regular season, the race for the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs is at its most intense stage. Several teams are fighting to clinch their postseason berths, while others are still battling to keep their playoff hopes alive. With every point carrying massive implications, this weekend’s Triple Threat […]

ECHL South Division Recap | Week 22

This upcoming week in the South Division is shaping up to be a pivotal stretch as teams battle for every point heading into the final push for the playoffs. After a week marked by hard-fought wins and tough losses—from South Carolina’s dominant run to mixed results for Florida and Jacksonville—the spotlight now turns to those […]

ECHL: Ryan Fanti Named Goaltender of the Week (March 10-16)

For the second time this season, Ryan Fanti of the Orlando Solar Bears has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for his stellar performances from March 10-16. The 25-year-old goaltender was dominant in net, posting a 2-0-0 record with a 0.95 goals-against average (GAA) and an impressive .967 save percentage (SV%) […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs South Carolina Stingrays | 03/15/2025

South Carolina Completes Weekend Sweep Over Atlanta The South Carolina Stingrays continued their dominance over the Atlanta Gladiators, securing a 3-1 victory on home ice at North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday night. Starting Lineups South Carolina Stingrays Forwards: Charlie Combs – Josh Wilkins – Micah MillerDefensemen: Romain Rodzinski – Reilly WebbGoaltender: Mitchell Gibson Atlanta Gladiators […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators | 03/14/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators put up a strong fight on home ice Friday night but ultimately fell short against the South Carolina Stingrays in a physical, penalty-filled contest at Gas South Arena. The game was a hard-fought battle filled with momentum swings and physical play, with tempers flaring throughout the contest and several penalties shaping the […]