Even Steven: the upcoming 1st round playoff matchup between South Carolina and Atlanta is as even as they come
The ECHL season (2 levels below the NHL) is a grind. After a 72 game regular season (which starts in mid-October and concludes in mid-April), of the 30 teams that are in the league, the top-16 teams (4 teams from each division) earn the right to play in another gauntlet, the postseason, along with pursuit of the league's ultimate prize, the Kelly Cup. The 1st round of the playoffs are within the division (the 1st place team plays the 4th place team while the 2nd and 3rd plac
Around April and moving into May: upcoming events with #AuthorASnorton
As we ease into the end of April and the beginning of May, there's ample events on the horizon to take advantage of the spring weather and upcoming big days, ranging from Mother's Day to graduations from schools (i.e. high school, college, trade, and technical/vocational school). And among them are upcoming events with #AuthorASnorton to conclude the month of April and enter the month of May. Since his debut in 2017, the author is a presence in the literary field, includin
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
Accessible: the Simmons Memorial Foundation continues to provide access to higher education resources and beyond
Access. It's something spoken about, especially when it's not taking place for those with sincere need, let alone improved awareness. Of the thankful myriad of entities small and large who do their part to help fill in and stand in the gap when it comes to accessibility to the tools and resources needed to have a sound platform and foundation of success when it comes to college and higher education, the Simmons Memorial Foundation is one such entity. With a 30-year track
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
A fast start and sound finish: Atlanta's early efforts set the stage for a 3-1 win over Orlando to open up their 3 games in 3 consecutive game stretch and push for playoff positioning
Preview: Orlando Solar Bears (24-33-4-1/53 points/7th place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (39-19-2-1/81 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) Coming into tonight's opening game (March 26, 2026 at the Gas South District ) of a 2-game back-to-back series (along with a 3-and-3/3 games on 3 consecutive days for their homestand) , the visiting Orlando Solar Bears and Atlanta Gladiators appear to be heading in different directions. And while this may be the case, the
A three-and-three and more: the upcoming homestand for the Atlanta Gladiators includes the highly anticipated Hockey Heritage Weekend as they chance home-ice for the 1st round of the playoffs
One of the goals of the Atlanta Gladiators for this season (2025-26) is to return to the postseason. This goal is accomplished as the team is assured in playing for the Kelly Cup (the top 4 teams in each division make the playoffs/16 total teams make the playoffs) for the first time since the 2021-22 season. Atlanta has 11 games left in the regular season (they have played 61 of their 72 regular season games thus far) and are currently in 3rd place in the ECHL South (as the
Taking time with Trailblazers: Congressman Hank Johnson and the Trailblazers Awards celebrates the impact of women during Women's History Month
This past Saturday (March 21, 2026 at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia, GA), Congressman Hank Johnson takes time to connect with the community via the Trailblazer Awards. As is the case during the month of March, the event highlights the impact of women within his district across the public and private section as a means of doing so during Women's History Month. 11 women are awarded this honor, including posthumous recognition as follows (the names are listed in t
