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. Florida Everblades | 01/03/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators last met up with the Florida Everblades in mid-November for a back-to-back series on the road. The Gladiators went on to lose both games in that series against the Everblades, which, along with the loss to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits just days before, marked the beginning of the losing streak that the […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 01/01/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators have recently traded defenseman Blake Evennou to the Reading Royals in exchange for forward Brendan Hoffmann. Evennou, who was signed to an SPC by the Gladiators during the off-season, has posted nine points (1G, 8A) in 23 games during his time with the team. The Gladiators have traded Blake Evennou for 22-year-old […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 12.30.23

Saturday night, the Gladiators were back in action for game #2 of the three-game series with the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The Gladiators won the night prior in what felt like a much-needed victory for the team and fans alike. The feeling of satisfaction lingered both during and after the game, and heading into Game 2 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 12.29.23

During last night’s game, the Atlanta Gladiators hosted their Marvel Superhero night with a Star Lord theme, which seemed fitting for the occasion. The Guardians of the Galaxy series imparted an important lesson for its fans – largely that of being adaptable and continuously learning. Though Peter Quill (Star-Lord) claims, “I don’t learn. One of […]

ECHL: An Email Interview With Atlanta Gladiators Forward Mitch Fossier

When I began writing for Inside the Rink, I knew that I wanted to facilitate a deeper connection between the fans and players. My goal was to move beyond just writing about the players’ statistics and/or their influence on the team’s performance. I truly believe every player who steps onto the ice has a unique […]

Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. South Carolina Stingrays | 12.27.23

Atlanta’s ongoing objective has been to establish an offensive presence early on and maintain some pressure on the defensive side. In their game against South Carolina, they would be without goalie Gustavs Grigals, who was recalled to the AHL by the Milwaukee Admirals. Tyler Harmon would be the starting netminder for the Gladiators against the […]

ECHL: The Atlanta Gladiators’ Ongoing Battle for Momentum

After breaking a 9-game losing streak with a win against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, the Gladiators entered Saturday night’s game against the Solar Bears, hoping to keep that momentum going as they headed into the holiday break. Notably, Fossier, Casparie (IR), Luke Prokop, and Machesan (IR) were absent, but the team welcomed back Reece Vitelli, […]

ECHL: Atlanta’s Navrin Mutter Scores Early and Fans Let the Teddy Bears Fly

On Saturday night, the Atlanta Gladiators hosted their annual Teddy Bear Toss event as part of ECHL’s league-wide initiative. Alongside four other teams that evening alone, they aimed to gather stuffed animals from fans and distribute them to children through local charities. This beloved promotion is a fan favorite, and you can learn more about […]

ECHL: Gladiators Attempt to Break Losing Streak in Game Against the Icemen

The Atlanta Gladiators aimed to snap their seven-game losing streak. Before their Friday night match, the Gladiators had faced difficulties in scoring early and had often been plagued by ill-timed penalties, putting them in the position of having to defend while already trailing in scoring opportunities. FIRST PERIOD The Gladiators would take an early lead […]

The Teddy Bear Toss: A Touching Tradition Connecting Hockey and Charity

One of the most popular events during minor league hockey games is the “Teddy Bear Toss” promotion. Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed toys or teddy bears to the game and throw them onto the ice when the home team scores its first goal. These toys are then collected, counted, and donated as gifts to […]