The return of the Glads. The team's 2026-27 season opening press conference pulls a blast from the past as they look to build on last season's positive moves
August 20, 2026 at 6pm EST is a reminder of how close Opening Night is for the Atlanta Gladiators (October 17, 2026). Building off a 2025-26 season which results in the team's first playoff appearance in 4 years, the team's press conference at the Gas South District is full of energy and excitement. In fact, additional seats have to setup given the presence of the team's season ticket holders, individual game attendees, and the media. During the press conference, a welcome i
The battle beyond the ice. Karen Zehner's work in the game of hockey and her new release "Battle by Battle" covers battles within and beyond what takes place on the ice
There's a story within the story and a battle within the battle. And then there's the ongoing work of those who are able to cover, see, and share accordingly. One of our peers who does so related to the game of hockey is Karen Zehner. The Maine native and Pennsylvania-raised media presence covers her share of ground in and outside the game of hockey. By the same token, her love and passion for the game leads to opportunities within sports media, specifically covering the ga
On the rise: the Atlanta Gladiators' 2025-26 season sets the stage for developing talent and competing for meaningful games beyond the month of April
The ECHL season is a long one. The regular season (72 games) starts in mid-October and for most teams, concludes in mid-April. For 16 teams (4 from each division), their season continues into post-season play for the ECHL Championship, the Kelly Cup. And while the Atlanta Gladiators' season concluded on May 4th with a series-ending 3-1 loss in Game 6 of their 1st round playoff series against the South Carolina Stingrays (a 4-2 series loss), while ending sooner than planned,
Stopped in Game 6: the South Carolina Stingrays come away with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Gladiators and win their 1st round playoff series by a 4-2 margin
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays (#2 seed in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (#3 seed in the ECHL South) Coming into tonight's Game 6 (May 4, 2026 at the Gas South District/7:10pm EST puck drop), the series is playing out as advertised (click HERE for our series preview). Four of the five games in the series are decided by 1 goal, as the Stingrays hold a 3-2 series lead. With a win tonight, South Carolina can end the series; however, Atlanta has no intentions of havi
Shutdown by the Stingrays: the Glads drop a 4-0 decision in Game 3 and look to even the series in Game 4
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators (1st round ECHL Playoffs - the series is tied at 1) Coming into tonight's pivotal Game 3 matchup in the 1st round of the ECHL Playoffs, the South Carolina Stingrays and Atlanta Gladiators come in tied at 1 game apiece. With both teams scoring 1 goal wins (Game 1 is a win for the Stingrays and Game 2 is a win for the Glads), tonight's matchup (April 27, 2026 at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District) is an opportunity for
Now, we have a series. The South Carolina Stingrays and Atlanta Gladiators lock horns at the Gas South District tied at 1 in their 1st round playoff series
When we released our preview article on the 1st round ECHL Playoff series between the South Carolina Stingrays and Atlanta Gladiators, we labelled it as an "Even Steven" (click HERE to read our preview) based on how evenly matched the teams are, starting with the 1 point which separates them in the South Division standings. As the series shifts to the Gas South District for Games 3 and 4 (April 27th and 28th respectively with the puck dropping at 7:10pm EST on both nights), w
Overturned in overtime: the Glads extend the game to overtime, but come away with a 3-2 loss against the Ghost Pirates
Savannah Ghost Pirates (32-31-3-1/68 points/4th place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (42-22-2-1/87 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) Tonight's game (April 7, 2026/puck drop at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District ) between the Savannah Ghost Pirates and Atlanta Gladiators features in-state rivals fighting for something meaningful as the regular season grinds closer to its end and ushering in the postseason. The Ghost Pirates come in on a modest 2-game winning s
Stopped by the Swamp Rabbits: the Atlanta Gladiators drop a 3-2 decision and look to snap their 2-game losing streak
Preview: Greenville Swamp Rabbits (25-30-7-1/58 points/6th in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (42-20-3-1/87 points/2nd place in the ECHL South) Coming into tonight's game (April 3, 2026/7:10pm EST puck drop at the Gas South District ), Greenville looks to earn a sweep of the home-and-home series and keep their narrow playoff hopes alive, while Atlanta looks to get back in the win column for the 2nd game of their 3-and-3 and maintain home-ice advantage for the 1st roun
A continued push for the playoffs and fun for the fans: the upcoming weekend for the Atlanta Gladiators
In getting closer to the end of the 2025-26 ECHL regular season, the Atlanta Gladiators are hitting their stride in their push for the playoffs. Leading into their next game this Thursday, April 2nd (a 7:05pm EST puck drop on the road at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena) against one of their ECHL South Division rivals, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (56 total points/6th place in the ECHL South), the Glads have a 1 point edge for 2nd place in the division (87 total points) o
Knight Night: the Glads come away with another 3-1 win over the Solar Bears and remain in pursuit of improved playoff positioning
Preview: Orlando Solar Bears (24-34-4-1/53 points/7th place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (40-19-2-1/83 points/tied for 2nd place in the ECHL South) Tonight's matchup ( March 27, 2026/puck drop at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District ) between the Orlando Solar Bears and the Atlanta Gladiators concludes their 2-game series as part of the Glads' current 3-and-3 homestand (3 games over 3 consecutive days over March 26-28, 2026). Coming off a solid 3-1 win (click
