Drew DeRidder

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/08/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Friday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Atlanta Gladiators for the first time this season. The Icemen took a commanding 5-0 victory, earning netminder Justen Close his first professional career shutout in only his second-ever pro game after turning away all 28 shots faced. Jacksonville’s Ty Cheveldayoff scored the first goal of […]

ECHL Game Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Atlanta Gladiators | 11/8/2024

Fresh off a win against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Atlanta Gladiators are set to face one of their rivals, the Jacksonville Iceman. The Gladiators are eager to start a winning streak after a few tough losses. In their last game, they showcased remarkable teamwork, with a few standout performances, all of which they aim […]

ECHL Game Preview: Atlanta Gladiators at Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 11/09/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — After playing in their first of three games this week against the South Carolina Stingrays on Nov. 8, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits will return home to Bon Secours Wellness Arena to host the Atlanta Gladiators. This will be the Swamp Rabbits’ fourth home game for this season, as they will host a […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 11/03/2024

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays rounded out a three-game weekend with an 2-1 overtime win over the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday at the North Charleston Coliseum. Garin Bjorklund was in the net for the Rays, securing the first win this season for him in the crease, with 23 saves. Connor Moore put the […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators | 11/3/2024

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Florida Everblades | 10/30/2024

The Florida Everblades faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators in a thrilling ECHL South Division matchup at Gas South Arena for Scooby-Doo Night. With both teams looking to secure crucial points early in the season, the game promised to be a competitive and exciting contest, especially with it being the third game between the two […]

ECHL Game Preview: Atlanta Gladiators vs Florida Everblades | 10/30/2024

The recent faceoffs between the Florida Everblades and the Atlanta Gladiators, each taking place on the road at Hertz Arena, showcased Florida’s solid defensive performance along with their stacked forward lines. Despite Atlanta’s attempts, they found it challenging to penetrate Florida’s defense and create meaningful offensive chances of their own. We will explore both games […]

PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 10/19/2024

DULUTH, Ga. – Saturday night brought hockey back to Duluth for the start of the 2024-2025 season, as the Indy Fuel made the trip down south to take on the Atlanta Gladiators at Gas South Arena for opening weekend. In a game where both teams were evenly matched throughout the entire 60 minutes of play, […]

ECHL: South Division Week One Recap | 10/22/2024

Here’s a quick roundup of how the South Division teams in the ECHL performed this past week: Final Scores Friday, October 18, 2024 Orlando Solar Bears – 5 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits – 4 (Final OT) Orlando narrowly edging out Greenville 5-4. Looks like Tyler Bird was on fire, bagging a hat trick, including the […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators vs Indy Fuel Weekend Recap | 10/19-10/20/2024

The game opened with a moment of silence for both Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, Indy Fuel‘s announcer Scott Alan, and those lost tragically after the Apalachee High School shooting this past summer. The atmosphere then transitioned to the beginning of the game and the season for Atlanta, who were eager to launch their 2024-25 campaign […]