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 Recap | Week 24

The South Division standings are taking shape as the regular season winds down. Four teams — South Carolina, Florida, Jacksonville, and Orlando — have clinched playoff spots, while Savannah, Atlanta, and Greenville look to finish the season strong. With notable individual performances and key games ahead, here’s a breakdown of where each team stands and […]

ECHL Game Recap: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Atlanta Gladiators | 03/29/2025

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits overcame an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Atlanta Gladiators 7-4 at Gas South Arena. After a back-and-forth battle in the first two periods, Greenville exploded with four goals in the third to claim the victory. Despite a solid start for the Gladiators, the Swamp Rabbits’ relentless offensive attack and strong […]

ECHL South Division Recap | Week 23

As Week 23 of the ECHL season wrapped up, the South Division playoff race s intensified. With South Carolina, Florida, and Jacksonville clinching playoff spots, the battle for the fourth and final berth continues between Orlando, Savannah, and Atlanta. Here’s where each team stands coming out of Week 23 and what lies ahead in Week […]

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 […]