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ECHL: 2024-25 Protected List | Atlanta Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators released their protected list for the upcoming season in coordination with the ECHL. The list for the Gladiators includes 25 players: 17 forwards, seven defensemen, and one goaltender. While this doesn’t guarantee their return, it gives Atlanta exclusive negotiating rights with each player as the offseason begins. What are the rules of […]

ECHL: 2024-25 End of Season Review | Atlanta Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators concluded their 2024-25 regular season with a record of 28 wins, 35 losses, and seven overtime losses, totaling 65 points. They finished in 12th place in the Eastern Conference and 25th overall in the league. While the team did not qualify for the playoffs, the season provided opportunities for growth and development […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Savannah Ghost Pirates | 04/13/2025

The Savannah Ghost Pirates sent their home crowd into the postseason on a high note Sunday evening, defeating the Atlanta Gladiators 4–2 in front of a sold-out Enmarket Arena. The ECHL season saw the Ghost Pirates control the pace early, hold firm defensively, and outshoot Atlanta 36–18. Savannah’s balanced scoring and goaltending helped them seal […]

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 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Florida Everblades | 04/09/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators opened their three-game Florida road swing with a 5–2 loss to the Florida Everblades at Hertz Arena on Wednesday night. Despite building a 2–0 lead midway through the game, the Gladiators couldn’t hold off Florida’s persistent attack, led by a hat trick from forward Logan Lambdin and a 47-shot onslaught from the […]

ECHL Series Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs Atlanta Gladiators | 04/02/2025-04/04/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators and Orlando Solar Bears met for a pivotal two-game series at Gas South Arena, with both teams bringing different motivations into the matchup. Though Orlando had already clinched a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs, Atlanta was looking to snap a losing skid and deliver a strong performance in front of the […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs South Carolina Stingrays | 03/15/2025

South Carolina Completes Weekend Sweep Over Atlanta The South Carolina Stingrays continued their dominance over the Atlanta Gladiators, securing a 3-1 victory on home ice at North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday night. Starting Lineups South Carolina Stingrays Forwards: Charlie Combs – Josh Wilkins – Micah MillerDefensemen: Romain Rodzinski – Reilly WebbGoaltender: Mitchell Gibson Atlanta Gladiators […]

ECHL Game Recap: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs Atlanta Gladiators | 03/01/2025

Saturday night, the Atlanta Gladiators hosted the Savannah Ghost Pirates in a series that had already been heating up the South division. In their recent clash on February 16th, Savannah edged out Atlanta 4-3 in overtime, setting the stage for a rematch where every shift, every power play, and every penalty kill would make the […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 02/22/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Star Wars night, the South Carolina Stingrays lost 2-1 against the Atlanta Gladiators in front of more than 8,000 spectators, ending their five-game winning streak. Goalie Seth Eisele stopped 24 of 26 shots in the defeat, and Jace Isley scored for the Rays. Although the Stingrays had a strong start […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Face Crucial Stretch in Playoff Push

As the Atlanta Gladiators enter the final stretch of the regular season, they find themselves in a challenging position. With 54 games played and only 18 remaining, the team has a 23-24-5 record, putting them below the .500 mark. With 36 points still up for grabs, the Gladiators must make significant improvements if they hope […]