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: South Division Well Represented on 2025 Stanley Cup Champion Panthers
- Karen Zehner
- June 18, 2025
For the 25th consecutive year, the ECHL has a presence on the Stanley Cup champion’s roster—this time through several South Division connections to the 2025 title-winning Florida Panthers. From prospects to player development staff, multiple Southern ties were part of the Panthers’ championship story. Savannah Ghost Pirates: Panthers’ Affiliate The Savannah Ghost Pirates, Florida’s current […]
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ECHL: Defenseman Ryan Gagnon Heads to France for 2025–26 Season
- Karen Zehner
- June 16, 2025
Veteran defenseman Ryan Gagnon is taking his game overseas, signing with Gap of France’s Ligue Magnus for the 2025–26 season. Known for his defensive talent, reliability and leadership, Gagnon brings a decade of experience across the WHL, USports, and ECHL to his first European contract. The 28-year-old split the 2024–25 campaign between the Allen Americans […]
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ECHL: Veteran Cole Moberg Signs with HC Innsbruck
- Karen Zehner
- June 10, 2025
After four seasons with the Florida Everblades, and stints in the AHL with both the Syracuse Crunch and San Jose Barracuda, defenseman Cole Moberg is heading overseas. The 24-year-old has signed with HC Innsbruck of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL) for the 2025–26 campaign. The move marks a new chapter in the versatile forward’s career […]
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ECHL: 2024-25 Protected List | Atlanta Gladiators
- Karen Zehner
- June 9, 2025
The Atlanta Gladiators released their protected list for the upcoming season in coordination with the ECHL. The list for the Gladiators includes 25 players: 17 forwards, seven defensemen, and one goaltender. While this doesn’t guarantee their return, it gives Atlanta exclusive negotiating rights with each player as the offseason begins. What are the rules of […]
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ECHL: 2024-25 End of Season Review | Atlanta Gladiators
- Karen Zehner
- June 5, 2025
The Atlanta Gladiators concluded their 2024-25 regular season with a record of 28 wins, 35 losses, and seven overtime losses, totaling 65 points. They finished in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and 25th overall in the league. While the team did not qualify for the playoffs, the season provided opportunities for growth and development […]
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AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions
- Karen Zehner
- June 4, 2025
The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]
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2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Malcolm Spence
- Karen Zehner
- June 3, 2025
Position: Left WingShoots: LeftHeight: 6’2″Weight: 201 lbsDate of Birth: September 22, 2006Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaTeam: Erie Otters (OHL)Draft Eligibility: 2025 NHL Draft Malcolm Spence checks all the boxes teams look for in a power forward: size, skating, smarts, and a team-first mentality. Committed to the University of Michigan and currently starring for the Erie Otters, […]
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2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Cole Reschny
- Karen Zehner
- June 3, 2025
Position: CenterShoots: LeftHeight: 5’10”Weight: 187 lbsDate of Birth: April 6, 2007Hometown: Macklin, Saskatchewan, CanadaTeam: Victoria Royals (WHL)Draft Eligibility: 2025 NHL Draft (First Year Eligibility) Draft Outlook and Rankings Reschny is projected to go late in the first round or early in the second, with rankings consistently placing him inside the top 35: Rising Star in […]
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