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AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions

The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]

2025 IIHF Worlds: Watch These Former ECHL Stars Shine

The 2025 IIHF World Championship is already underway and will run through May 25 in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, with 29 players boasting ECHL experience. So, if you haven’t already, tune in and cheer for these players as they represent their countries and make their mark on the world stage. The ECHL has always […]

ECHL: Derek Nesbitt Promoted to Front Office Role By Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators have announced a leadership shift, promoting Head Coach Derek Nesbitt to Director of Community Engagement. The move brings one of the franchise’s most iconic figures into a new role focused on strengthening community ties and expanding the organization’s presence off the ice. Leadership Shift for a Franchise Icon Derek Nesbitt’s impact on […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Haider and Hanzel Assigned to Milwaukee

The Nashville Predators announced today that defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and goaltender Ethan Haider have been reassigned from the Atlanta Gladiators to their AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. Both players were significant contributors for Atlanta throughout the 2024–25 ECHL regular season and now join Milwaukee as the Admirals continue to make their push towards the Calder […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 04/13/2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. – On Sunday night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators in a rescheduled game dedicated to Alzheimer’s awareness. Originally slated for January, the matchup had been postponed due to a winter storm and was added back to the calendar after both teams had already completed their regular-season schedules and […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Captain Eric Neiley Announces Retirement

Atlanta Gladiators captain Eric Neiley retires from professional hockey after an extraordinary ECHL career that spanned nine seasons and 344 games, during which he recorded 116 goals, 126 assists, and 242 points. The announcement came before the Gladiators’ final home game on April 6, when Neiley stepped onto the ice at Gas South Arena wearing […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | 04/13/2025

The Savannah Ghost Pirates sent their home crowd into the postseason on a high note Sunday evening, defeating the Atlanta Gladiators 4–2 in front of a sold-out Enmarket Arena. The ECHL season saw the Ghost Pirates control the pace early, hold firm defensively, and outshoot Atlanta 36–18. Savannah’s balanced scoring and goaltending helped them seal […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Florida Everblades | 04/12/2025

The Florida Everblades closed out their three-game weekend series with a commanding 6–1 victory over the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday night at Hertz Arena. Olivier Chau netted two goals and added an assist, while Kyle Neuber recorded his first of the season along with an assist in a breakout performance. Cam Johnson turned aside 21 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Florida Everblades | 04/11/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators dropped their second straight game to the Florida Everblades on Friday night at Hertz Arena, falling 5–2 in another physical, high-pressure contest. The Everblades jumped out to a quick lead and never trailed, getting goals from five different players and strong goaltending from Will Cranley. Florida got goals from Alex Kile, Colton […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Florida Everblades | 04/09/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators opened their three-game Florida road swing with a 5–2 loss to the Florida Everblades at Hertz Arena on Wednesday night. Despite building a 2–0 lead midway through the game, the Gladiators couldn’t hold off Florida’s persistent attack, led by a hat trick from forward Logan Lambdin and a 47-shot onslaught from the […]