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: Derek Topatigh Returns to Atlanta
The Atlanta Gladiators announced that defenseman Derek Topatigh will be rejoining the team for the upcoming 2024-25 season, donning the blue and gold once again after spending a season abroad. Last year, Derek Topatigh announced his move overseas to join the Wipptal Broncos in the Alps Hockey League in Italy. During the 2023-24 regular season, […]
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Player Profile: Evgeni Malkin
Evgeni Malkin was chosen as the No. 2 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, following the selection of Alex Ovechkin by the Washington Capitals. He spent two additional seasons playing in Russia before making his move to North America for the 2006-07 season. Due to a shoulder injury suffered during training camp, his NHL debut […]
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ECHL: Grizzlies’ Forward Adam Berg Heading Overseas
Adam Berg, forward for the Utah Grizzlies, is set to head overseas after securing a contract to play for the Nottingham Panthers (EIHL) in the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Utah Grizzlies brought in Adam Berg through a trade with the Cincinnati Cyclones for future considerations in late November 2023. Before joining Utah, Berg appeared in […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Eric Neiley Returns to the Ice
In August last year, the Atlanta Gladiators announced Eric Neiley’s retirement from professional hockey. This change brought forth a range of emotions for both Neiley and many devoted Atlanta fans as Neiley transitioned from playing on the ice with the team to taking on the role of their Assistant Head Coach. Yet, Neiley’s time as […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Announce 2024 Qualifying Offers
The Atlanta Gladiators, in collaboration with the ECHL, have announced that six players have been offered qualifying offers for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Each team in the league can offer a maximum of eight players. The qualifying offers will remain available for acceptance until July 22. After this date, the offer expires, and the team […]
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Player Profile: Sidney Crosby
On July 30, 2005, in the NHL Entry Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected center Sidney Crosby as their first overall pick. He was recognized early on as an extraordinary talent with the potential to make a major impact in the NHL, a prediction that he has certainly fulfilled. Even Wayne Gretzky himself declared Crosby to […]
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2025 4 Nations Face-Off: United States, Canada, Sweden, & Finland Potential Roster Additions
The NHL 4Nations Faceoff will showcase four national teams representing Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Finland. These teams are scheduled to participate in the tournament scheduled from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. This weekend, the four teams unveiled the initial selection of 6 players, each […]
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2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Sweden Announces First Six Players
This coming winter four national teams will take to the ice in the NHL 4Nations Faceoff. Sweden, the United States, Canada and Finland will play in the tournament, scheduled for Feb. 12-20 at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. Earlier today the four teams each announced their first 6 players selected to […]
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2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Finland Announces First Six Players
The NHL 4Nations Faceoff will showcase four national teams vying on the ice. Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Finland will compete in the tournament scheduled from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. Recently, each of the four teams unveiled the first group of six players each […]
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2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Canada Announces First Six Players
The NHL 4Nations Faceoff will feature four national teams competing on the ice. The teams representing Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Finland are set to participate in the tournament, which is set to take place from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. Earlier today, the four […]
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