ECHL South Division Recap | Week 24

The South Division standings are taking shape as the regular season winds down. Four teams — South Carolina, Florida, Jacksonville, and Orlando — have clinched playoff spots, while Savannah, Atlanta, and Greenville look to finish the season strong. With notable individual performances and key games ahead, here’s a breakdown of where each team stands and what’s coming up this week.

Milestones

Derek Topatigh – 200 ECHL Games Played – 03/26/2025

First Professional Shutout WIn – Mattias Sholl 03/29/2025

First Professional Goal – Nick Wong – 03/29/2025

First Professional Goal – Mickey Burns – 03/29/2025

First Professional Goal – Dustin Geregach – 03/29/2025

First Professional Goal – Ryan O’Hara- 03/29/2025

1. South Carolina Stingrays

The South Carolina Stingrays remain at the top of the South Division with a 48-14-3-2 record. Riding a 13-game winning streak, the Stingrays have matched a franchise record with 48 wins. Forward Charlie Combs has been a key contributor, extending his point streak to eight games with 7 goals and 5 assists. This week, South Carolina will host Orlando on Saturday before traveling to Greenville on Sunday.

2. Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades hold second place with a 45-14-7-1 record, staying within reach of the division lead. Goaltender Cam Johnson has been outstanding, securing 35 wins — just three shy of tying the ECHL single-season record. Florida has thrived when scoring first, boasting a 28-3-3 record in those situations. They’ll head to Savannah for back-to-back matchups on Friday and Saturday, aiming to build momentum for the playoffs.

3. Jacksonville Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen, with a 39-19-7-1 record, are firmly in third. They continue to be one of the league’s best in close games, ranking second with 10 overtime wins. Forward Chris Grando is on a three-game goal streak and will look to extend it this week. Jacksonville travels to Greenville on Wednesday, hosts the Swamp Rabbits on Friday, and wraps up the week with a trip to Atlanta on Sunday. Finding consistency will be key as they prepare for postseason play.

4. Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears have clinched a playoff spot with a 34-22-10-0 record. They lead the league with 24 games decided in overtime or a shootout, a testament to their resilience. Forward Ara Nazarian celebrated a milestone last week, scoring his 100th professional goal against Atlanta. Orlando has a packed week ahead, facing the Gladiators on Wednesday and Friday, visiting South Carolina on Saturday, and hosting Savannah on Sunday.

5. Savannah Ghost Pirates

The Savannah Ghost Pirates are in fifth place with a 27-32-6-1 record. Despite missing the playoffs, Devon Paliani has been a bright spot, ranking fourth in the league with 30 goals. The Ghost Pirates have been excellent at holding leads, going 20-1-1 when leading after two periods. They’ll host the Everblades for back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday before traveling to Orlando on Sunday.

6. Atlanta Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators sit sixth in the South Division with a 26-30-6-2 record. Mickey Burns and Nick Wong both scored their first professional goals in Saturday’s game against Greenville, providing bright spots in a tough season. They’ll host Orlando on Wednesday and Friday, visit Greenville on Saturday, and face Jacksonville at home on Sunday. With four key divisional matchups, the Gladiators will have opportunities to finish the season on a high note.

7. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are seventh in the South Division with a 25-33-6-2 record. Despite their standing, they’ve had recent success with goalies, Pierce Charleson and Mattias Sholl, who earned their first professional wins last week, combining for 64 saves on 71 shots. Ryan O’Hara and Dustin Geregach also scored their first professional goals. Greenville has also excelled when leading late, boasting an 18-2-0 record when leading after two periods. This week, they’ll host Jacksonville on Wednesday, visit the Icemen on Friday, and then return home to face Atlanta on Saturday and South Carolina on Sunday.

What’s Ahead

With just a handful of games remaining in the regular season, the South Division teams are making their final pushes. While South Carolina, Florida, Jacksonville, and Orlando are preparing for the playoffs, Savannah, Atlanta, and Greenville will look to close out their seasons with strong performances. From milestone achievements to players finding their stride, there are plenty of storylines to follow in the final stretch. As the postseason approaches, every shift and every goal will carry extra weight, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the ECHL regular season.