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.

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Re-sign Carabia and Marchesan for the 2024-25 Season

Today, fans of the Atlanta Gladiators received more good news as Dylan Carabia and Michael Marchesan have been officially confirmed to return for the upcoming season. The team has announced that both players have re-signed with the squad and will be back on the ice for the 2024-25 season. Dylan Carabia, a right-handed defenseman hailing […]

ECHL: Connor Russell Agrees to Terms with the Jacksonville Icemen

Defenseman Connor Russell has agreed to terms for the 2024-25 season and will hit the ice once again for the Jacksonville Icemen. Recognized for his defensive skill and adaptability, Russell has demonstrated exceptional skating, physicality, and defensive capabilities. In the 2021-22 season, Russell appeared in 28 games for the Iowa Heartlanders, providing 5 assists, totaling […]

ECHL: South Carolina Signs Forward Ben Hawerchuk

Ben Hawerchuk has recently joined the South Carolina Stingrays. This acquisition finalized a trade on November 25, 2023, where the Stingrays traded defenseman Cole Fraser to Cincinnati in return for future considerations. Hawerchuk, originally from King City, Ontario, he is recognized for his career in junior hockey and minor leagues. He is the son of […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Blake Murray

The Atlanta Gladiators announced that they have signed forward Blake Murray for the 2024-25 season. Murray hails from Uxbridge, Ontario and is known for his abilities as a center and left wing. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 6th round (183rd overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft. Murray signed a three-year entry-level […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Boost Offense with Signing of Two Top Forwards

When the Atlanta Gladiators start the 2024-25 season, fans can look forward to seeing some familiar faces as forwards Ryan Cranford and Jackson Pierson make their return to the team. They are the latest additions to be signed for the upcoming season, joining Derek Topatigh and Eric Neiley. After participating in all 72 games for […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Yoder and Carabia Shine at Australian International Ice Hockey Cup

Since its establishment in 2009, Team Canada has claimed eight out of the 13 cups and have secured the Championship title over Team USA for the last two consecutive years. This year, some Atlanta Gladiators fans were captivated by the international tournament after two Atlanta players, Zach Yoder and Dylan Carabia, were selected to join […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Add Two Defensemen to their 2024-25 Roster

The South Carolina Stingrays have announced that they have reached agreements with defensemen Jacob Graves and Andrew Perrott for the 2024-25 season. Graves contributes eight seasons of professional hockey background to the Stingrays. As the captain of the Atlanta Gladiators last season, he would later traded to the Toledo Walleye. While with Atlanta, he took […]

ECHL: Derek Topatigh Returns to Atlanta

The Atlanta Gladiators announced that defenseman Derek Topatigh will be rejoining the team for the upcoming 2024-25 season, donning the blue and gold once again after spending a season abroad. Last year, Derek Topatigh announced his move overseas to join the Wipptal Broncos in the Alps Hockey League in Italy. During the 2023-24 regular season, […]

Player Profile: Evgeni Malkin

Evgeni Malkin was chosen as the No. 2 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, following the selection of Alex Ovechkin by the Washington Capitals. He spent two additional seasons playing in Russia before making his move to North America for the 2006-07 season. Due to a shoulder injury suffered during training camp, his NHL debut […]

ECHL: Grizzlies’ Forward Adam Berg Heading Overseas

Adam Berg, forward for the Utah Grizzlies, is set to head overseas after securing a contract to play for the Nottingham Panthers (EIHL) in the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Utah Grizzlies brought in Adam Berg through a trade with the Cincinnati Cyclones for future considerations in late November 2023. Before joining Utah, Berg appeared in […]