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An Interview With Atlanta Gladiators’ All-Star Mitch Fossier

Armand Klisivitch from Inside the Rink recently caught up with Atlanta Gladiator’s forward Mitch Fossier, who was named MVP of the 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic. Fossier was called up to play for the San Jose Barracudas (AHL) just days before the game but was, fortunately, able to participate in the All-Star Classic, where the forward […]

Ryan Leibold with the Puck by the goal for the Stingrays

ECHL Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Wichita Thunder | 01/26/2024

The South Carolina Stingrays took on the Wichita Thunder for the first of three meetings this weekend. Wichita currently sits at the bottom of the league with 29 points, while their forward, Peter Bates, is second in the ECHL in scoring with 44 points in 37 games. With Patrick Harper and Josh Wilkins both exploring […]

ECHL: Joe Pendenza Named Florida Everblades Captain

Forward Joe Pendenza will have a new look on his sweater tonight as he dons the “C” for the Florida Everblades, becoming the twentieth captain in franchise history. The Everblades started the season without a captain; instead, skating with three alternate captains, Tommy Apap, Bobo Carpenter, and Joe Pendenza, and coach Brad Ralph had maintained […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Florida Everblades- 01/24/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades hosted the Atlanta Gladiators Wednesday night at Hertz Arena. The Gladiators were making a one-game stop in Estero after playing the night before in Orlando against the Solar Bears, which the Gladiators won 7-6 in a shootout. The Everblades were looking to extend their four-game winning streak and maintain […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 01/25/2024

Recently, the ECHL announced the trade of Josh Boyko from the Worcester Railers to the Atlanta Gladiators for future considerations. Before going professional, this 5-foot-10, 170 lb. goaltender played for five seasons with Aurora University (NCAA Division III), participating in 105 games between 2017 and 2022. During this time, they achieved a record of 47-45-9, […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 01/24/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades returned home from their short two-game series against the Savannah Ghost Pirates this past weekend, where they won both games, extending their winning streak to four. The Everblades looked to move their record against the visiting Atlanta Gladiators to 5-0-0 on the season, and with a win, the Everblades […]

ECHL: An Interview with Swamp Rabbits Captain Ben Freeman

Greenville, SC—After concluding their two-game homestand against the Jacksonville Icemen, I got the chance to interview newly named captain of the Swamp Rabbits, Ben Freeman. Now that you’re captain, how are you feeling? “Nothing really changes – a little more responsibility as far as the “C’ from the “A’. But we have a group full […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Midseason Report Card

The halfway point of the season has arrived in the ECHL. On Friday, teams returned to action after the mini all-star break following last week’s all-star festivities in Savannah. For the Jacksonville Icemen, the second half of the season began with the team sitting in the third place spot in the South division with a […]

ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Two Game Homestand Against Jacksonville Icemen | 01/20-21/2024

Greenville, SC—After taking on the Orlando Solar Bears in a two game homestand last week, the Swamp Rabbits would face another Florida team at home: the Jacksonville Icemen. Game One—January 20, 2024 It was NASCAR night for the Swamp Rabbits, as the Greenville team in specialty racer jerseys had a packed crowd of nearly 7k. […]

ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/15-01/21/24

The Florida Everblades entered the All-Star Classic break last week on a two-game winning streak, both against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Sitting in fifth place in the South Division, the Everblades needed to maintain momentum to push them into a playoff spot. The Everblades tested that momentum Saturday night and Sunday afternoon when they renewed […]