ECHL Roundup: March 21, 2026

Previewing the 14 ECHL games on Saturday, March 21, 2026

Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:05am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The ECHL has a full slate of 14 games on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with several key storylines and playoff implications. Highlights include the Wheeling Nailers and Trois-Rivières Lions matchup, the Rapid City Rush visiting the Kalamazoo Wings, and the Worcester Railers taking on the Maine Mariners. The Allen Americans are also set to face off against the South Carolina Stingrays, who can clinch a playoff berth on Saturday.

Why it matters

With the ECHL season winding down, these games have major playoff implications as teams jockey for position. The Stingrays can clinch a playoff spot, while the Steelheads can clinch the Mountain Division title. Several individual player storylines are also in focus, including hat tricks, rookie debuts, and goal-scoring leaders.

The details

The Nailers' Blake Bennett notched a hat trick in his debut, while Trois-Rivières' Isaac Dufort has been on a tear with eight points in his last five games. Rapid City's Ryan Chyzowski is tied for 10th in the league with 24 goals, while Kalamazoo's Colin Bilek is tied for third with nine power-play goals. Worcester's Drew Callin is tied for seventh with eight power-play goals, and Maine's Brooklyn Kalmikov leads the team against the Railers with 15 points. Allen's Danny Katic has nine points in his last seven games, and South Carolina's Casey McDonald had two points in his pro debut.

  • The Wheeling Nailers and Trois-Rivières Lions face off at 3 p.m. ET.
  • The Rapid City Rush visit the Kalamazoo Wings at 4:30 p.m. ET.
  • The Worcester Railers take on the Maine Mariners at 6 p.m. ET.
  • The Allen Americans play the South Carolina Stingrays at 6:05 p.m. ET.
  • The Utah Grizzlies visit the Indy Fuel at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Blake Bennett

A player for the Wheeling Nailers who notched a hat trick in his debut.

Isaac Dufort

A player for the Trois-Rivières Lions who has eight points in his last five games.

Ryan Chyzowski

A player for the Rapid City Rush who is tied for 10th in the league with 24 goals.

Colin Bilek

A player for the Kalamazoo Wings who is tied for third in the league with nine power-play goals.

Drew Callin

A player for the Worcester Railers who is tied for seventh in the league with eight power-play goals.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The South Carolina Stingrays can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if they win, lose in overtime/shootout, or if the Greenville Swamp Rabbits lose. The Idaho Steelheads can also clinch the Mountain Division title on Saturday if they win in regulation.

The takeaway

With the ECHL season nearing its conclusion, these games have major playoff implications as teams fight for positioning and a chance to compete for the Kelly Cup. Several individual player storylines, including hat tricks, rookie debuts, and goal-scoring leaders, add to the excitement and intrigue surrounding this slate of games.