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 shots for his third win of the week. Atlanta’s lone goal came late in the first period from Jackson Pierson, but the Gladiators were outscored 16–5 across the series and struggled to generate chances against Florida’s relentless pressure and depth scoring.

First Period

Florida opened the scoring at 12:44 when Jesse Lansdell finished off a crisp passing play from Seth Allen and Colin Theisen, finding a soft spot in coverage and snapping the puck past Drew DeRidder.

GOAL (12:44): Jesse Lansdell (FLA), assisted by Seth Allen and Colin Theisen

The Everblades extended their lead five minutes later. Cole Moberg moved the puck to Kyle Neuber, who set up Andrew Fyten who found a slot to bury his fifth of the season.

GOAL (17:22): Andrew Fyten (FLA), assisted by Kyle Neuber and Cole Moberg

Atlanta responded quickly before the intermission. Jackson Pierson got the Gladiators on the board with a backdoor tap-in after Brenden Datema got physical on the forecheck to disrupt the Everblades’ zone. Eric Neiley and Andrew Jarvis also contributed to the play, and Pierson buried his 11th of the year.

GOAL (19:23): Jackson Pierson (ATL), assisted by Eric Neiley and Andrew Jarvis

Florida immediately answered back. Colin Theisen scored with 10 seconds left in the period, one-timing a pass from Alex Kile and Jesse Lansdell to reclaim the momentum heading into the break.

GOAL (19:50): Colin Theisen (FLA), assisted by Alex Kile and Jesse Lansdell

First Period Stats

Score: Florida 3, Atlanta 1
Shots on Goal: Florida 12, Atlanta 7
Power Plays: Florida 0/1, Atlanta 0/1
Penalties: Florida 1, Atlanta 1

Second Period

Florida continued to push the pace in the second period and widened the gap at 12:11. Olivier Chau scored his 22nd of the season after taking a pass from Logan Lambdin, with Kyle Betts also assisting.

GOAL (12:11): Olivier Chau (FLA), assisted by Logan Lambdin and Kyle Betts

Atlanta’s power play continued to struggle, going 0-for-2 in the frame as Florida’s penalty kill remained sharp. The Everblades carried a 4–1 lead into the third.

Second Period Stats

Score: Florida 1, Atlanta 0
Shots on Goal: Florida 9, Atlanta 6
Power Plays: Florida 0/1, Atlanta 0/2
Penalties: Florida 1, Atlanta 2

Third Period

Florida added two more goals to cap off a dominant night. On the power play, Neuber scored his first of the season at 6:47, parking himself at the top of the crease and finishing a net-front pass from Chau, with Colton Hargrove also assisting.

GOAL (6:47): Kyle Neuber (FLA), assisted by Olivier Chau and Colton Hargrove – Power Play

Just three minutes later, Chau struck again—this time shorthanded—when he finished off a rush led by Kyle Betts for his 23rd of the season.

GOAL (9:45): Olivier Chau (FLA), assisted by Kyle Betts – Shorthanded

Florida closed out the game with continued zone pressure and puck control, cruising to a 6–1 win and a clean sweep of the weekend set.

Third Period Stats

Score: Florida 2, Atlanta 0
Shots on Goal: Florida 12, Atlanta 9
Power Plays: Florida 1/2, Atlanta 0/1
Penalties: Florida 2, Atlanta 1

Final Stats

Score: Florida 6, Atlanta 1
Shots on Goal: Florida 33, Atlanta 22
Power Plays: Florida 1/4, Atlanta 0/4
Penalties: Florida 4, Atlanta 4

Game Summary

The Florida Everblades wrapped up a dominant three-game sweep of the Atlanta Gladiators with a 6–1 win on Saturday. Olivier Chau had a two-goal, one-assist night, while Kyle Neuber and Jesse Lansdell each added a goal and assist. Cam Johnson made 21 saves, and Florida went 1-for-4 on the power play while adding a shorthanded goal. Atlanta’s only tally came from Jackson Pierson late in the first, but the Gladiators struggled to recover after allowing three goals in the opening frame and were outshot 33–22 overall.

Goaltending Summary

Cam Johnson (FLA) stopped 21 of 22 shots to earn the win and complete a strong weekend in net.

Drew DeRidder (ATL) made 27 saves on 33 shots in the loss.

Three Stars of the Game

1. Kyle Neuber (FLA) – 1 goal, 1 assist
2. Olivier Chau (FLA) – 2 goals, 1 assist
3. Cam Johnson (FLA) – 21 saves, one goal allowed

Up Next

Today’s Game – Final Game of the Season

The Atlanta Gladiators finish out their 2024–25 season Sunday night on the road against the Savannah Ghost Pirates at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Puck drops at 5:00 PM EDT.

Note for Atlanta Gladiators Fans:

If you’re looking to watch with other fans, a Gladiators Watch Party is being held at Aloft Lawrenceville Sugarloaf. Doors will open at 4:30 PM.