ECHL Roundup: March 28 Games Highlight Playoff Push

Wheeling, Toledo, and Fort Wayne can clinch playoff spots with wins or help from other teams

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:05am

The ECHL has a full slate of 13 games on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with several teams looking to clinch playoff berths. Wheeling, Toledo, and Fort Wayne all have a chance to secure their spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs with wins or help from other results around the league.

Why it matters

As the regular season winds down, teams are jockeying for position in the standings and fighting to lock up playoff spots. These March 28 matchups could have major implications on the postseason picture in the ECHL.

The details

Some key storylines for the March 28 ECHL games include Greensboro's Blake Biondi riding a four-game point streak, Maine's Robert Cronin tied for fourth among rookies in assists, Kalamazoo's Davis Pennington ranking third among rookie defensemen in assists, and Florida's Carson Gicewicz on a three-game point streak. Several teams are also excelling in specific statistical categories, like Gargoyles' record when leading after two periods, Mariners' recent hot streak, and Mavericks' dominance in the third period.

  • The ECHL games will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Blake Biondi

A player for the Greensboro Gargoyles who is on a four-game point streak.

Robert Cronin

A rookie player for the Maine Mariners who is tied for fourth among rookies with 33 assists.

Davis Pennington

A rookie defenseman for the Kalamazoo Wings who is third among rookie defensemen with 33 assists.

Carson Gicewicz

A player for the Florida Everblades who is on a three-game point streak.

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What’s next

Wheeling can clinch a playoff berth on Saturday if they win, lose in overtime/shootout, or if Trois-Rivières loses. Toledo can clinch a playoff spot if they win, or if Kalamazoo or Cincinnati lose in regulation. Fort Wayne can clinch a playoff spot if they win and Kalamazoo and Cincinnati both lose in regulation.

The takeaway

With the regular season winding down, these March 28 ECHL games will be crucial as teams fight to secure their spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Several teams have a chance to clinch a postseason berth, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the 2025-26 campaign.