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 South Division Finals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears
- Karen Zehner
- May 7, 2025
The Orlando Solar Bears earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Florida Everblades in Game Three of the South Division Finals on Tuesday night at Kia Center. The result snapped Florida’s six-game postseason winning streak and cut the Everblades’ series lead to 2–1 in the best-of-seven showdown. First Period The opening 20 minutes were filled […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Stacks Roster with Crosby, Fleury, and MacKinnon
- Karen Zehner
- May 5, 2025
As of today, a few headline names have already been reported to attend this year’s tournament. Most notably, Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche), and Marc-André Fleury (Minnesota Wild) are all set to suit up for Team Canada. Crosby and MacKinnon—longtime friends and international veterans—most recently led Canada to gold at the 4 […]
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IIHF U18: Golden Again! Canada Blanks Sweden to Repeat as Champions
- Karen Zehner
- May 4, 2025
Canada saved its most complete performance for the biggest stage, dominating Sweden 7–0 to win the gold medal at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship. The victory marks Canada’s second consecutive U18 title—a first in program history—and continues Sweden’s podium streak with seven straight medals, though this one ends in silver. Goaltender Jack Ivankovic turned […]
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IIHF U18: Sweden Edges USA 4–3 in Semifinal Thriller to Earn Shot at Gold
- Karen Zehner
- May 3, 2025
In a back-and-forth semifinal packed with momentum swings and dramatic bounces, Sweden scored twice in the third period to break a 2–2 deadlock and defeat the United States 4–3, earning a berth in Sunday’s gold-medal game against Canada. Goaltender Love Harenstam was a key difference-maker for Sweden, turning aside 35 shots and holding strong during […]
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ECHL Attendance vs Performance: What the 2024–25 Regular Season Tells Us
- Karen Zehner
- May 2, 2025
As the 2024–25 ECHL regular season came to a close and the Kelly Cup Playoffs got underway, one storyline stood out beyond the scoreboard: how well did team performance align with fan turnout? A closer look at final standings and attendance figures reveals a complex picture. Some teams translated wins into sold-out crowds, while others […]
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