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.
Jon Cooper selected to lead Hockey Canada’s Men’s Team in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off & 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has been selected by Hockey Canada to lead the Canadian team at both the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cooper, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning hailing from Prince George, B.C., will be in charge of both events. He will […]
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ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Announce 2023-24 Season-Ending Roster
The Jacksonville Icemen have announced their season-ending roster for the 2023-24 season. The roster is comprised of six defensemen, two goaltenders, and 10 forwards. This season, the Icemen, who reached the Kelly Cup playoffs for the third consecutive year, led all teams in attendance with an average of 8,768 fans per game. The team’s strong […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Brodie Ziemer
The Scouting Report: Standing at 5-foot-11, 192 pounds, Brodie Ziemer is becoming increasingly adept at using his physicality on the ice. Ziemer has displayed numerous standout performances, outshining his teammates at times and demonstrating his potential to dominate the puck. In the 2023-24 season, Brodie Ziemer played 61 games with the NTDP US National Under-18 […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Max Plante
The Scouting Report: Max Plante, coming from a family deeply rooted in the NHL, is no stranger to the game’s importance and the weight of the NHL draft. His upbringing in a hockey-centric environment has instilled in him a strong devotion to the sport. Despite facing a setback of missing 10 games due to a […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Announce 2023-24 Season Ending Roster
The Atlanta Gladiators have revealed their season-ending roster for the 2023-24 campaign. The roster consists of six defensemen, two goaltenders, and 11 forwards. Defensemen Zach Yoder and Dylan Carabia are among the team’s experienced players among the defensemen. Towards the end of the season, Yoder was awarded the title of Alternate Captain and contributed 10 […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Welcome Matt Ginn to Coaching Staff
When the Atlanta Gladiators Kick off the 2024-25 season, they will be led by a new Assistant Coach. The team announced today that Matt Ginn has been named to the coaching staff for the upcoming season. Ginn joins the Gladiators after serving as the head coach of the Manchester Storm in the Elite Ice Hockey […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Future Considerations Deadline Recap 2024
The ECHL deadline to complete future consideration deals for last season resulted in a few updates to the Atlanta Gladiators roster. The Atlanta Gladiators have acquired the rights to Forward Chase Gresock from the Toledo Walleye, which finalized the trade that involved sending Defenseman Jacob Graves to Toledo. After being traded to Toledo, Jacob Graves […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Will Skahan
The Scouting Report If you are seeking a defenseman with a blend of size and agility, keep a close watch on Will Skahan during this NHL draft. Many will certainly note that Will hails from a hockey family, with his father, Sean, having served as an NHL Strength and Conditioning coach with NHL athletes for […]
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IIHF Male Player of the Year: Roman Cervenka, Team Czechia
Czechia’s captain, Roman Cervenka, was awarded the title of IIHF Male Player of the Year for 2024 after narrowly beating Swiss defender Roman Josi in a vote carried out by over 100 media representatives from the top 22 nations participating in the Men’s World Championship program. Cervenka secured 31.3 percent of the vote, just slightly […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Teddy Stiga
The Scouting Report: In the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, identifying a player who mirrors winger Teddy Stiga’s dedication can be quite challenging. Stiga is gaining recognition for his persistent effort and unwavering resolve. Despite his 5-foot-10 stature and 177-pound weight, he relies on his other abilities to thrive, as he cannot depend solely […]
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