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ECHL: Florida’s Sean Allen Suspended for Two Games Following Game Three Incident

The ECHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday that Florida Everblades defenseman Sean Allen has been suspended for two games and fined an undisclosed amount following an interference major and game misconduct during Game Three of the South Division Finals against the Orlando Solar Bears on May 6. First-Period Hit Leads to Ejection The incident […]

ECHL South Division Finals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Florida Everblades in Game Three of the South Division Finals on Tuesday night at Kia Center. The result snapped Florida’s six-game postseason winning streak and cut the Everblades’ series lead to 2–1 in the best-of-seven showdown. First Period The opening 20 minutes were filled […]

ECHL South Division Finals – Game 2 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades secured a 6-2 win over the Orlando Solar Bears in Game Two of the South Division Finals on Saturday night at Hertz Arena. The result gives Florida a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series as it shifts to Orlando for the next three games. Tarun Fizer scored in both the first and […]

ECHL Attendance vs Performance: What the 2024–25 Regular Season Tells Us

As the 2024–25 ECHL regular season came to a close and the Kelly Cup Playoffs got underway, one storyline stood out beyond the scoreboard: how well did team performance align with fan turnout? A closer look at final standings and attendance figures reveals a complex picture. Some teams translated wins into sold-out crowds, while others […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff Preview: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades | South Division Finals

The South Division Finals are here, and it’s a classic Florida rivalry as the Orlando Solar Bears and Florida Everblades meet for a shot at the Eastern Conference crown. This series pits two very different paths to the postseason’s second round against each other: Florida swept their opening series in dominant fashion, while Orlando battled […]

ECHL: Derek Nesbitt Promoted to Front Office Role By Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators have announced a leadership shift, promoting Head Coach Derek Nesbitt to Director of Community Engagement. The move brings one of the franchise’s most iconic figures into a new role focused on strengthening community ties and expanding the organization’s presence off the ice. Leadership Shift for a Franchise Icon Derek Nesbitt’s impact on […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Cement Two-Year Extension with Philadelphia Flyers

The Reading Royals have extended their official affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers, continuing their role as the NHL club’s primary ECHL partner through the 2026–27 season. The agreement extends a relationship that began in 2014 and has become a key piece of the Flyers’ player development system. A Decade of Progression from ECHL to NHL […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/27/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays lost to the Orlando Solar Bears 6-2 in game six of their first-round series in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The best-of-seven series is tied at three games apiece. Ryan Hofer and Jayden Lee scored for the Stingrays, while goaltender Mitchell Gibson made 23 saves on 28 shots. Click here to read an in-depth recap of the game by ITR’s Stephanie DeLaFleur. The Stingrays will be back home at the North Charleston Coliseum with […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivières Lions vs. Reading Royals – 04/23/2025

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Trois-Rivières Lions Wednesday night at Santander Arena in Game 4 of the Kelly Cup playoffs. The Lions defeated the Royals 5-2, eliminating Reading from the playoffs. Click here to read ITR’s Armand Klisivitch’s in depth recap of the game. Check out this photo gallery from […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivières Lions vs. Reading Royals – 04/21/2025

READING, Pa. – The Reading Royals faced off against the Trois-Rivières Lions Monday night at Santander Arena in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup playoffs. The Lions defeated the Lions 3-2 in double overtime. Click here to read ITR’s Armand Klisivitch’s in depth recap. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski […]