Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/21-02/23/2025)

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With thrilling matchups spread throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, this weekend is set to deliver plenty of high-energy ECHL action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or perhaps new to the game, these contests will play a key role in shaping the league standings and influencing playoff seeding.

Stay updated with any schedule changes and get ready to enjoy an unforgettable weekend of hockey!

Friday, Feb 21 – Maine at Norfolk (7:05 PM EST)

Standings Impact: Norfolk (#9, 59 points, .628) is a strong home team, while Maine (#27, 37 points, .394) struggles near the bottom.

Key Implication: A Norfolk win would extend their lead and further widen the gap at the bottom, solidifying their playoff position and making every point critical as the season nears its end.


Saturday, Feb 22 – Tahoe at Florida (7:00 PM EST)

Standings Impact: Florida leads the league (#1, 76 points, .760) and is dominant at home. In contrast, the Tahoe Knight Monsters (#13, 62 points) are a mid-table team looking to gain ground.

Key Implication: A competitive game could either reinforce Florida’s supremacy or indicate that Tahoe is closing the gap—a result that could influence playoff seeding and overall momentum for the remainder of the season.


Sunday, Feb 23 – Atlanta at Greenville (3:05 PM EST)

Key Implication: A win for Atlanta might provide the needed push to continue to climb up the ranks, while an upset by Greenville could trigger a turnaround and significantly shake up the south division dynamics as teams vie for every available point.

Standings Impact: Atlanta (#19, 51 points, .490) and Greenville (#20, 46 points, .479) are separated by only a few points, placing both teams in a critical battle to move away from the bottom of the standings.

Weekend ECHL Schedule

Friday, February 21

  • Adirondack at Trois-Rivières – 7:00 PM EST
  • Maine at Norfolk – 7:05 PM EST
  • Greenville at South Carolina – 7:05 PM EST
  • Tulsa at Wheeling – 7:10 PM EST
  • Kalamazoo at Toledo – 7:15 PM EST
  • Tahoe at Florida – 7:30 PM EST
  • Worcester at Savannah – 7:30 PM EST
  • Iowa at Cincinnati – 7:35 PM EST
  • Reading at Fort Wayne – 7:35 PM EST
  • Indy at Bloomington – 7:00 PM CST
  • Allen at Kansas City – 7:05 PM CST
  • Wichita at Idaho – 7:10 PM MST
  • Rapid City at Utah – 7:10 PM MST

Saturday, February 22

  • Adirondack at Trois-Rivières – 3:00 PM EST
  • Atlanta at South Carolina – 6:05 PM EST
  • Tahoe at Florida – 7:00 PM EST
  • Worcester at Savannah – 7:00 PM EST
  • Jacksonville at Greenville – 7:05 PM EST
  • Allen at Kansas City – 6:05 PM CST
  • Maine at Norfolk – 7:05 PM EST
  • Tulsa at Wheeling – 7:10 PM EST
  • Kalamazoo at Toledo – 7:15 PM EST
  • Reading at Fort Wayne – 7:35 PM EST
  • Indy at Bloomington – 7:00 PM CST
  • Wichita at Idaho – 7:10 PM MST
  • Rapid City at Utah – 7:10 PM MST

Sunday, February 23

  • Adirondack at Trois-Rivières – 3:00 PM EST
  • Atlanta at Greenville – 3:05 PM EST
  • Maine at Norfolk – 3:05 PM EST
  • Worcester at South Carolina – 3:05 PM EST
  • Indy at Bloomington – 3:00 PM CST
  • Reading at Wheeling – 4:10 PM EST
  • Tulsa at Fort Wayne – 5:00 PM EST
  • Rapid City at Utah – 3:10 PM MST
  • Iowa at Toledo – 5:15 PM EST

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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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