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. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 02/16/2024
The Atlanta Gladiators were back in action Friday night as they took on the Savannah Ghost Pirates. It was another theme night for the team as they went to the DC universe with “Joker Night.” If you’re familiar with the DC universe, you might recognize this quote from Batman: “I have one power; I never […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. South Carolina Stingrays | 02/13/2024
The Atlanta Gladiators returned to home ice on the eve of Valentine’s Day as the team celebrated Heart Health Night, wearing a specialty jersey to mark the occasion. Tuesday night’s game saw the lineup of Robert Calisti, Dylan Carabia, Ryan Cranford, Navrin Mutter, and Nolan Burke for the Atlanta Gladiators. Josh Boyko would man the […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 02/13/2024
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Gladiators signed 25-year-old forward Alex Cohen to their roster. Cohen, a native of Newton, Massachusetts, has played primarily in the SPHL this season. He had previously been on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the Gladiators this past August and also participated in the 2023-2024 Atlanta Gladiators Training Camp. Related Post: […]
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ECHL Weekend Recap: Atlanta Gladiators | 02/02/2024 -02/04/2024
Coming off a solid showing against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Atlanta Gladiators were hoping to continue their recent upswing in their first game of the weekend as they went up against Jacksonville before returning to Atlanta to face two back-to-back home ice appearances against the South Carolina Stingrays. Friday, February 2, 2024 vs. Jacksonville […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 02/06/2024
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Gladiators announced that Cody Sylvester has decided to play overseas, resulting in the club suspending him to maintain his ECHL playing rights. Sylvester had a great run with the Atlanta Gladiators having played in 167 games and contributing 175 points (77G, 98A) over the past three seasons with the team. In […]
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ECHL League-Wide Teddy Bear Toss Competition
In mid-December, Inside the Rink reported on the history of the Teddy Bear Toss event held in both the AHL and ECHL hockey leagues. With the last of the ECHL Teddy Bear Toss events having concluded in January, we may now give you a final wrap-up on the ECHL results* of that event and give […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Set to Broadcast on Peachtree TV Sports Network
If you are a hockey fan, you may be excited about the recent announcement made by the Atlanta Gladiators. The team has recently partnered with the Peachtree TV Sports Network to broadcast ten home games set to happen throughout the remainder of this season. This partnership aligns the Gladiators with other Atlanta-based sports organizations such […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Stick It to Cancer Slated for 02/04/2024
Last weekend, I was able to take part in the “Paint the Ice” event for the Atlanta Gladiators’ upcoming Stick to Cancer night, which is happening on World Cancer Day – Sunday, February 4, 2024. That Saturday was jam-packed for me: player interview before the game, covering the game itself, and Star Wars night, where […]
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ECHL Weekend Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 01/27-30/2024
When the Atlanta Gladiators last met the Solar Bears, they finished that game with a stunning outcome in the overtime shootout – beating the Solar Bears 7-6. Brad Barone had relieved Gustavs Grigals, who was injured during the game. Heading into Saturday night’s game, the Gladiators continued to work through ways to keep things going […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 01/29/2024
The Atlanta Gladiators made the announcement today regarding their recent signing of forward, Matt Ustaski, to an ECHL contract. Hailing from Glenview, Illinois, the 6′ 6″ forward attended the University of Wisconsin before being selected as the 7th-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets in 2014. Ustaski has been a part of five different ECHL […]
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