The weekend promises a thrilling slate of matchups across the league, with top teams clashing for playoff positioning and lower-ranked clubs battling to turn their fortunes around. Spanning Friday through Sunday, these games feature high stakes, competitive rivalries, and plenty of action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the diverse schedule ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the season nears its final stretch.
Below are three top games to watch across the league—each promise some high stakes action and are just a few of the exciting matchups this weekend based on the current ECHL standings.
Trois-Rivières Lions @ Reading Royals
Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Venue: Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania
Why It’s a Must-See: Featuring the league’s top team, the Trois-Rivières Lions (#1 overall with 82 points) kick off the weekend against the Reading Royals. This matchup is critical as it sets the tone for the weekend. With Trois-Rivières looking to extend their lead at the top, any misstep could allow challengers to close the gap. The Friday night contest is a pivotal early test for the league leader, making it a must-watch.
Kansas City Mavericks @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 4:05 PM EDT
Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
Why It’s a Must-See: Kansas City, ranked #5 overall with 79 points, hosts the Greenville Swamp Rabbits—a team near the bottom of the league (#25 overall). This game is expected to be a showcase of top-tier talent versus a significant mismatch. Kansas City will look to assert their dominance and maintain their status among the league’s elite, while Greenville will be fighting to gain any momentum they can. The contrast in standings makes this an intriguing contest with implications for maintaining or reshuffling the upper echelons of the league.
Jacksonville Icemen @ South Carolina Stingrays
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 3:05 PM EDT
Venue: North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, South Carolina
Why It’s a Must-See: This marquee matchup features two of the South Division’s heavyweights: the Jacksonville Icemen (#6 overall with 80 points) take on the South Carolina Stingrays (#3 overall with 83 points). With both teams fighting for strong playoff positioning, this contest is set to be a battle of skill. The outcome could shift the balance in the division, making it an essential game for fans who want to see which side will come out on top as the season heads into its final stretch.
Full Weekend Schedule
Friday, March 14, 2025
- 7:00 PM EDT – Trois-Rivières Lions (TR) @ Reading Royals (REA)
Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania - 7:00 PM EDT – Maine Mariners (MNE) @ Adirondack Thunder (ADK)
Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls, New York - 7:00 PM EDT – Orlando Solar Bears (ORL) @ Jacksonville Icemen (JAX)
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida - 7:00 PM EDT – Kalamazoo Wings (KAL) @ Indy Fuel (IND)
Fishers Event Center, Fishers, Indiana - 7:05 PM EDT – Kansas City Mavericks (KC) @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits (GVL)
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina - 7:05 PM EDT – Norfolk Admirals (NOR) @ Worcester Railers (WOR)
DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts - 7:10 PM EDT – Fort Wayne Komets (FW) @ Wheeling Nailers (WHL)
WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, West Virginia - 7:30 PM EDT – Savannah Ghost Pirates (SAV) @ Florida Everblades (FLA)
Hertz Arena, Estero, Florida - 7:30 PM EDT – South Carolina Stingrays (SC) @ Atlanta Gladiators (ATL)
Gas South Arena, Duluth, Georgia - 7:35 PM EDT – Toledo Walleye (TOL) @ Cincinnati Cyclones (CIN)
Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, Ohio - 7:00 PM CDT – Tulsa Oilers (TUL) @ Bloomington Bison (BLM)
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, Illinois - 7:05 PM CDT – Utah Grizzlies (UTA) @ Wichita Thunder (WIC)
INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas - 7:05 PM MDT – Iowa Heartlanders (IA) @ Rapid City Rush (RC)
The Monument, Rapid City, South Dakota - 7:10 PM MDT – Tahoe Knight Monsters (TAH) @ Idaho Steelheads (IDH)
Idaho Central Arena, Boise, Idaho
Saturday, March 15, 2025
- 4:00 PM EDT – Indy Fuel (IND) @ Cincinnati Cyclones (CIN)
Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, Ohio - 4:05 PM EDT – Kansas City Mavericks (KC) @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits (GVL)
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina - 6:05 PM EDT – Norfolk Admirals (NOR) @ Worcester Railers (WOR)
DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts - 6:05 PM EDT – Atlanta Gladiators (ATL) @ South Carolina Stingrays (SC)
North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, South Carolina - 7:00 PM EDT – Trois-Rivières Lions (TR) @ Reading Royals (REA)
Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania - 7:00 PM EDT – Maine Mariners (MNE) @ Adirondack Thunder (ADK)
Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls, New York - 7:00 PM EDT – Savannah Ghost Pirates (SAV) @ Jacksonville Icemen (JAX)
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida - 7:00 PM EDT – Toledo Walleye (TOL) @ Kalamazoo Wings (KAL)
Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan - 6:00 PM CDT – Tulsa Oilers (TUL) @ Bloomington Bison (BLM)
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, Illinois - 7:00 PM EDT – Florida Everblades (FLA) @ Orlando Solar Bears (ORL)
Kia Center, Orlando, Florida - 7:10 PM EDT – Fort Wayne Komets (FW) @ Wheeling Nailers (WHL)
WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, West Virginia - 7:05 PM MDT – Iowa Heartlanders (IA) @ Rapid City Rush (RC)
The Monument, Rapid City, South Dakota - 7:10 PM MDT – Tahoe Knight Monsters (TAH) @ Idaho Steelheads (IDH)
Idaho Central Arena, Boise, Idaho
Sunday, March 16, 2025
- 3:00 PM EDT – Savannah Ghost Pirates (SAV) @ Orlando Solar Bears (ORL)
Kia Center, Orlando, Florida - 3:00 PM EDT – Toledo Walleye (TOL) @ Kalamazoo Wings (KAL)
Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan - 3:05 PM EDT – Jacksonville Icemen (JAX) @ South Carolina Stingrays (SC)
North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, South Carolina - 3:05 PM EDT – Kansas City Mavericks (KC) @ Greenville Swamp Rabbits (GVL)
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina - 2:10 PM CDT – Utah Grizzlies (UTA) @ Allen Americans (ALN)
Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas - 3:00 PM CDT – Tulsa Oilers (TUL) @ Bloomington Bison (BLM)
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, Illinois - 4:00 PM EDT – Fort Wayne Komets (FW) @ Indy Fuel (IND)
Fishers Event Center, Fishers, Indiana - 4:10 PM EDT – Cincinnati Cyclones (CIN) @ Wheeling Nailers (WHL)
WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, West Virginia
This jam-packed weekend is set to deliver plenty of excitement and pivotal moments that could reshape the standings as the season enters its crucial final phase. With high-stakes matchups across the board—from top-tier clashes to games where underdogs aim to upset the balance—the action is not to be missed. Whether you’re watching at home or on the go, prepare for a weekend filled with dynamic plays, passionate rivalries, and unforgettable hockey moments.
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