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: Atlanta Gladiators vs Indy Fuel Weekend Recap | 10/19-10/20/2024

The game opened with a moment of silence for both Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, Indy Fuel‘s announcer Scott Alan, and those lost tragically after the Apalachee High School shooting this past summer. The atmosphere then transitioned to the beginning of the game and the season for Atlanta, who were eager to launch their 2024-25 campaign […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Announce Leadership Group

The Atlanta Gladiators will feature several recognizable faces in their leadership group for the upcoming season. Captain – Eric Neiley Eric Neiley is a fantastic choice for captain of the Atlanta Gladiators. He stands out as a veteran leader within the team, bringing a wealth of experience gained from multiple seasons with the Gladiators and […]

ECHL: Preview of the 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 season kicks off today, with the first puck poised to touch fresh ice this evening. The ECHL announced the Season Opening Rosters yesterday, so let’s take a moment to review last season’s league standings. We’ll explore the strengths and weaknesses of each team based on last year’s stats, and contemplate the potential outcomes […]

ECHL: Expansion Membership Approved for Greensboro

ECHL has announced today that they have approved an expansion team for Greensboro, North Carolina. This new team, which will start playing in the 2025-26 season, will be owned by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment. “The ECHL is proud to welcome our 30th Member by returning to the Greensboro, North Carolina market,” said ECHL Commissioner Ryan […]

ECHL: Opening Weekend Preview | 10/18/2024

Inside the Rink is ready to kick off its coverage of the ECHL for the 2024-25 Season. Each week we will highlight three matchups as our must-see games across the league. Here are our picks for this week. Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder – ECHL/FloHockey Game of the Week (Friday) The Kansas City Mavericks […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators 2024-25 Season Opening Roster

The ECHL has revealed the opening roster for the Atlanta Gladiators for the 2024-25 season, which will debut on October 19th against the Indy Fuel. Each ECHL team is allowed a maximum of 20 players on the active roster, with no more than 18 skaters at any time. In the first 30 days of the […]

ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Atlanta Gladiators

Last season, the team had 23-45-3-1, earning them 50 points in the standings as they finished 7th in the South Division and 27th overall in the ECHL standings. Offensively, the team struggled, averaging only 2.60 goals scored per game, placing them 26th in the league (2023-24). Defensively, they have allowed an average of 3.67 goals […]

ECHL: Gustavs Grigals joins HK Dukla Trencin

Netminder Gustavs Grigals has headed overseas and will join HK Dukla Trencin in Slovakia for the 2024-25 season. In March 2024, Gustavs Davis Grigals signed a one-year contract to finish the 2023-24 season with the Nashville Predators. Prior to this, he primarily played for the Atlanta Gladiators, where he recorded an 11-19-0 record. As the […]

ECHL: Orlando Acquires Randy Hernández Through Trade with Fort Wayne

The ECHL announced today that the Orlando Solar Bearhttps://orlandosolarbearshockey.com/s have acquired Randy Hernández from the Fort Wayne Komets in exchange for future considerations. Hernández started playing hockey later than some of his peers, taking on the sport at the age of 12. Born to Cuban immigrants, he grew up in Miami, Florida, where he developed […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Gain Additional Depth with Two Distinct Moves

The Atlanta Gladiators have announced two more roster changes this weekend. Yesterday, they acquired Chad Nychuk from Milwaukee (AHL), and today, they received Filip Forsmark in a trade with Wheeling. Chad Nychuk was recently assigned to the Atlanta Gladiators by the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL. Nychuk has been consistently impressive over the last three […]