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
Leading with Legacy: Dr. Takosha Swan's candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia
This year, as with any year, is an important year. With elections on the local, state, and national level, there's a tremendous amount of information to process and sort through along with identifying what may be important to the individual and the larger community and related entities. In taking time to do so, it's about learning more about the candidates and how their previous and current work may translate to something larger and greater for the collective. We recently s
A playoff push as we approach St Patrick's Day: a solid 2nd period, resiliency, and a little extra lead the Atlanta Gladiators to a 4-3 shootout win over the South Carolina Stingrays
Preview: South Carolina Stingrays (38-18-1-1/78 points/2nd place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (36-17-2-1/75 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) Coming into today's St Patrick's Day themed game (March 15, 2026 at 3:10pm at the Gas South District ), two ECHL South rivals take it to the ice as both make their push for the playoffs. Not only is playoff positioning at stake, but potential home ice advantage during the playoffs (as the top 4 teams in each division m
Part "Deaux": with a 5-1 win, the Florida Everblades earn a split with the Atlanta Gladiators in their "back-to-back" series
Preview: Florida Everblades (37-12-6-2/82 points/1st place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (36-16-2-1/75 points/tied for 2nd in the ECHL South) Tonight's game (March 12, 2026 at 7:10pm EST at the Gas South District ) is part "deaux" as the Florida Everblades and Atlanta Gladiators run it back after yesterday's 4-1 win by the Glads (click HERE for our article). Despite the loss, Florida has won 9 of their last 10 games and have a 7 point lead for the top spot in
A solid schooling on School Day: the Glads open their 4 game homestand with a win over the Florida Everblades
Preview: Florida Everblades (37-11-6-2/82 points/1st place in the ECHL South) vs Atlanta Gladiators (35-16-2-1/73 points/3rd place in the ECHL South) With less than 20 games left in the regular season (the ECHL regular season is 72 games), games and wins are at a premium. Coming into today's 2nd School Day game of the year (March 11, 2026 at 10:30am EST at the Gas South District ), as the Florida Everblades and Atlanta Gladiators renew their ECHL South Division rivalry wi
A local call to action: the potential impact of SB 536, SB 568, and HB 670 in the state of Georgia
While the current political landscape has a number of people in a challenging situation on the national level, there's a saying coined by the late (and former) US House of Representatives Speaker Tip O'Neill. "All politics is local". When it comes within the state of Georgia, there are a number of bills on the state floor up for debate. In this case, there are a few bills which potentially can help protect voters' rights and access along with civil rights protections (if pas
A key collaboration: The 3 Keys Foundation and the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. team up for Spruce and Shine
Collaborations can be key when it comes to making a positive impact and leaving an enriching footprint on the fabric of the community. And with the month of March fast approaching, two community-focused organizations are teaming up to make a difference in lives of those focused on making a positive transition life-wise and beyond. We recently sat down with leadership of The 3 Keys Foundation and their collaborative partners, the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gam
Two much: the Thunder's early start pushes them to a 5-2 win over the Glads as they drop the 2nd game of the 3-game series
Preview: Adirondack Thunder (25-13-4-1/55 points/tied for 2nd place in the ECHL North Division) vs the Atlanta Gladiators (31-11-1-0/63 points/tied for 1st place in the ECHL South Division) On such a lovely evening (February 14, 2026 at 7:10pm EST/ Gas South District ), the Adirondack Thunder and Atlanta Gladiators resume their 3-game series. The Thunder pull a 4-1 surprise on the Glads in the series opener (on February 13, 2026) as they have won 7 of their last 10 games
It's good with the Glads: Atlanta prepares for 4 games over the next 6 days and looks to maintain their 1st place position in the ECHL South Division
The Atlanta Gladiators are playing some very good hockey, and as they get closer to the "3rd period" of the regular season (there are 72 regular season games and to date, they've played 41), there is some rough sledding ahead. However, the team's overall consistency and focus are integral to their success this season. While they've played 3 fewer games than the team who is closest in pursuit of them for 1st place in the ECHL South Division, the Florida Everblades (44 to 4
