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 Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 03/23/2024

After the loss the night before against the Trois-Rivières Lions, the Gladiators looked once more to be the spoilers as Orlando remained in playoff contention. The starting lineup for the Atlanta Gladiators included Robbie Calisti (D), Zach Yoder (D), Carson Gicewicz (F), Parker AuCoin (F), and Nolan Burke. Tyler Harmon (G) and Mitch Fossier (F) […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Trois-Rivières Lions | 03/22/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators had back-to-back home games scheduled for the weekend. The first game was set for Friday night against the Trois-Rivières Lions. This match marked the third and final encounter between the Gladiators and the Lions, with their previous games resulting in split victories between the two teams. The starting lineup for the Atlanta […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 03/19/2024

Earlier today, the Atlanta Gladiators finalized the acquisition of forward Parker AuCoin from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. AuCoin, who recently showcased his prowess with Idaho, tallied three goals and seven assists, resulting in a total of 10 points over 11 games while with the Steelheads. AuCoin, originally from Sturgeon County, AB, […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers’ Taylor Gauthier Named Goaltender of the Week | March 11-17

The ECHL announced today that Taylor Gauthier, who plays for the Wheeling Nailers, has been designated as the Warrior Hockey Goaltender of the Week for the period spanning March 11-17. This recognition signifies Gauthier’s fourth time receiving this weekly award and establishes him as the first goaltender in Nailers’ history to achieve such an honor […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Toledo Walleye | 03/17/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators played against the Toledo Walleye on St. Patrick’s Day, hoping for some good luck with the puck. Last week, they divided the back-to-back games against the Savannah Ghost Pirates, each winning one. The starting lineup for the Atlanta Gladiators: Robbie Calisti (D), Zach Yoder (D), Ryan Cranford (F), Brendan Hoffman (F), and […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 03/13/2024

Following their victory against South Carolina on Sunday, the Atlanta Gladiators aimed to maintain the positive energy as they prepared for back-to-back games against their in-state rivals, the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The Atlanta Gladiators starting lineup featured: Carson Gicewicz (F), Reece Vitelli (F), Michael Marchesan (F), Brenden Datema (D), and Jake Willets (D). Alex Cohen […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Roster Changes | 03/12/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators have officially signed defenseman Brenden Datema to an ECHL contract, as announced on Tuesday. Datema joins the Gladiators following a productive season at Canisius College, where he recorded nine points (1 goal, 8 assists) across 35 games. During the 2022-23 season at Canisius, Datema participated in 30 games, contributing ten points (1 […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Roster Changes | 03/11/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators announced today that they have acquired defenseman Jake Willets and forward Carson Denomie in exchange for defenseman Jacob Graves. Jacob Graves will join Toledo after appearing in 45 games this year with Atlanta, where he scored one goal, provided 10 assists, and accrued 118 penalty minutes. Since starting his pro career in […]

Nashville Predators Announce Signings

On Friday, March 8, the Nashville Predators announced the signing of goaltender Gustavs Grigals to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, valued at $775,000 at the NHL level. Before his professional career, Grigals played in four seasons at the collegiate level. First at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks (2018-2022) and later […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators: A Talk with Atlanta Gladiators’ Goalie Josh Boyko and Forward Spencer Kennedy

Goalie Josh Boyko and Forward Spencer Kennedy recently became integral members of the Atlanta Gladiators. I took some time to meet with them both to talk about their backgrounds as professional hockey players, to gain some valuable insights into their journey, the significance of joining the Gladiators’ team, and what the experience has been like […]