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

Josh Boyko with the Worcester Railers
Photo Credit: Rich LeBlanc/InsideTheRink

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, with a 2.85 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The goaltender, who hails from Mississauga, ON, and was recognized for his exceptional performance, was also named to the All-Conference Freshman team in 2017-18 and the All-Conference team in 2019-20.

Boyko has participated in 19 SPHL games with the Macon Mayhem this season, recording a 3-11-3 record with a 3.47 goals-against average (GAA) and a .909 save percentage. He also played three games with the Worcester Railers, where he has maintained a .888 save percentage and a 4.08 GAA.

Boyko joins the Atlanta Gladiators after goalie Gustavs Grigals was injured earlier this week in the game against the Orlando Solar Bears. Grigals sustained the injury after a collision in front of the net in the third period. In his place, Brad Barone completed the game for Atlanta, where the team won in a stunning shootout.

The Gladiators are set to face off against the Solar Bears again starting this weekend when they return to Kia Center on Saturday, January 27th, for a 7 pm puck drop.


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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.

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