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ECHL Preview: April 2 Games
A look at the top storylines and stats for Thursday's 5 ECHL matchups.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:05am
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The ECHL has a full slate of 5 games on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with key matchups between top teams like the Florida Everblades, South Carolina Stingrays, and Atlanta Gladiators. Several players are on hot streaks, including Greensboro's Ethan Leyh, Jacksonville's Will Hillman, and Orlando's Aaron Luchuk. The games feature a mix of high-powered offenses, stingy defenses, and special teams battles.
Why it matters
The ECHL regular season is winding down, and these games could have major implications for playoff positioning. Teams are jockeying for the best possible seeding, while individual players are trying to finish the season strong and boost their stats.
The details
The Greensboro Gargoyles visit the Allen Americans, with Gargoyles forward Ethan Leyh looking to continue his hot streak. Allen defenseman Sam Sedley leads the league's blueliners in power-play points. The Florida Everblades take on the Jacksonville Icemen, with Everblades forward Oliver Chau leading the way against Jacksonville. The South Carolina Stingrays face the Orlando Solar Bears, led by Stingrays forward Simon Pinard and Solar Bears forward Aaron Luchuk. The Atlanta Gladiators battle the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, with Gladiators goalie Ethan Haider second in the league in wins. Finally, the Reading Royals visit the Worcester Railers, with Royals goalie Keith Petruzzeli in strong form.
- The games will be played on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The players
Ethan Leyh
A forward for the Greensboro Gargoyles who has 7 points (3g-4a) in his last 6 games.
Sam Sedley
A defenseman for the Allen Americans who is third among blueliners with 24 power-play points (2g-22a).
Oliver Chau
A forward for the Florida Everblades who leads his team with 4 goals against the Jacksonville Icemen.
Will Hillman
A forward for the Jacksonville Icemen who leads the league with 8 shorthanded points (3g-5a).
Simon Pinard
A forward for the South Carolina Stingrays who has 13 points (4g-9a) against the Orlando Solar Bears.
Aaron Luchuk
A forward for the Orlando Solar Bears who has 6 goals in his last 9 games.
Ethan Haider
A goaltender for the Atlanta Gladiators who is second in the league with 22 wins.
Keaton Mastrodonato
A forward for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits who leads his team with 5 goals and 8 points against the Atlanta Gladiators.
Keith Petruzzeli
A goaltender for the Reading Royals who has allowed 2 goals or less in 4 of his last 5 appearances.
Anthony Repaci
A forward for the Worcester Railers who leads his team with 7 points (2g-5a) against the Reading Royals.
The takeaway
These ECHL games on April 2 feature several key individual and team storylines as teams jockey for playoff positioning in the final stretch of the regular season. Goaltending, special teams, and individual player performances will all play a major role in determining the outcomes.
