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: Goalie Logan Terness Joins Florida Everblades
The Florida Everblades have added depth between the pipes, signing goaltender Logan Terness for the 2025-26 ECHL season. BCHL Rookie of the Year to the Pros Terness, 22, brings an impressive resume to Florida. The Burnaby, BC native earned BCHL Rookie of the Year honors with the Trail Smoke Eaters in 2019-20, posting a 27-10-4 […]
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ECHL: Matt Ginn Sets Fast, Physical Tone for Season
The Atlanta Gladiators connected with fans in a big way during their recent Coach’s Show, streamed on the team’s YouTube channel. Head Coach Matt Ginn, entering his first season at the helm after serving as assistant coach in 2024–25, spoke candidly about his coaching style, the team’s identity, and the traits he’s looking for in […]
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ECHL: Chad Hillebrand Brings Size and Skill to Toledo Walleye
The Toledo Walleye have added a major piece to their 2025–26 roster with the signing of forward Chad Hillebrand. At 6’4” and 201 pounds, the Park Ridge, Illinois, native offers a rare mix of size, skill, and versatility. Comfortable at both center and left wing, Hillebrand’s adaptability makes him a valuable option in multiple forward […]
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2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Day Three Recap
Day Three of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup delivered another action-packed slate, with Canada keeping their perfect record intact, Sweden overpowering Slovakia in a dominant shutout, Switzerland pulling off an overtime thriller, and Team USA continuing their offensive onslaught. Fans were treated to elite skill, big goals, and standout performances from some of the tournament’s brightest […]
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ECHL: Craig Needham Returns to Florida Everblades
The Florida Everblades are bringing back a familiar face down the middle, re-signing forward Craig Needham for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old Medford, Massachusetts native is set to enter his third full year — and fourth ECHL stint overall — with the club, bringing veteran poise, defensive reliability, and a knack for rising to […]
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2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Day Two Recap
Day Two of the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup delivered high-intensity hockey across both host cities—Trenčín, Slovakia, and Brno, Czechia From USA’s penalty trouble to Slovakia’s nail-biting late winner, fans were treated to momentum swings, power-play fireworks, and plenty of drama. Game 1: Sweden 5 – 3 USA Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium – Trenčín, Slovakia First […]
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ECHL: Ryley Appelt Signs with Gladiators for Rookie Pro Season
The Atlanta Gladiators are adding more size and snarl to their forward corps with the signing of 25-year-old Ryley Appelt for the 2025–26 ECHL season. Appelt comes to Atlanta after completing a four-year collegiate career at Grant MacEwan University, where he wore the Griffins’ colors in 87 USports games. The Edmonton, Alberta native recorded nine […]
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ECHL: Goalie Cameron Rowe Joins Icemen After NCAA Championship
The Jacksonville Icemen have signed rookie goaltender Cameron Rowe for the 2025–26 ECHL season, adding a proven winner between the pipes. Rowe, 24, is coming off a 2025 NCAA National Championship run with Western Michigan University and brings a steady, high-performance resume to the pro ranks. College Career Rowe spent the past three seasons at […]
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ECHL: Greenville Signs Defenseman Josh Atkinson
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have added a proven two-way defenseman with a wealth of international and North American experience, signing 32-year-old Josh Atkinson for the 2025-26 season. The St. Albert, Alberta native brings over 230 professional games in the ECHL and AHL, plus four seasons in Europe, to Greenville’s blue line. From Europe Back to […]
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ECHL: Reilly Webb Returns to South Carolina Blue Line
The South Carolina Stingrays have locked in a major piece of their defense for the upcoming season, bringing back 26-year-old blueliner Reilly Webb. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 201 pounds, Webb brings size, reach, and an edge that opponents can’t ignore. A Strong First Season Webb joined the Stingrays last October in a trade from the […]
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