Gladiators fall to Solar Bears in OT in final home game

Atlanta's ECHL team loses 4-3 in overtime in last regular season matchup at Gas South Arena.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:36am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting an ECHL hockey game, with players' bodies and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of color, conveying the intensity and movement of the sport.The Gladiators' hard-fought season finale at home ends in a narrow overtime defeat, but the team's resilience shines through the geometric abstraction.Duluth Today

The Atlanta Gladiators lost 4-3 in overtime to the Orlando Solar Bears in their final regular season home game at Gas South Arena on Friday night. The ECHL matchup was the last home game of the 2025-26 season for the Gladiators.

Why it matters

The Gladiators' home arena, Gas South Arena, is a key venue for the team and its fans in the Duluth, Georgia area. This loss in the final home game of the season is the last chance for the team to play in front of its home crowd before the playoffs.

The details

The Gladiators and Solar Bears were tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, leading to an overtime period. The Solar Bears scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat the Gladiators 4-3 in their final regular season home game of the 2025-26 season.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • This was the Gladiators' final regular season home game of the 2025-26 season.

The players

Atlanta Gladiators

An ECHL professional ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia.

Orlando Solar Bears

An ECHL professional ice hockey team based in Orlando, Florida.

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The takeaway

The Gladiators' loss in their final regular season home game is a disappointing end to their home schedule, but the team will look to rebound in the upcoming ECHL playoffs as they aim to make a deep postseason run in front of their loyal Duluth fans.