Atlanta Gladiators Defeat Greenville Swamp Rabbits in ECHL Season Finale

The Gladiators cap off their regular season with a 5-3 victory over the Swamp Rabbits.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:30am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action of an ECHL hockey game, with fragmented shapes and planes representing the players, puck, and ice surface.The Atlanta Gladiators' victory over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits showcases the intensity and energy of ECHL hockey as the teams prepare for the playoffs.Greenville Today

The Atlanta Gladiators defeated the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5-3 in their final game of the 2025-26 ECHL regular season. The game was played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday afternoon.

Why it matters

The Gladiators' victory in their season finale allows them to end the regular season on a high note, building momentum as they prepare for the ECHL playoffs. The Swamp Rabbits, meanwhile, will look to regroup and make a strong postseason push of their own.

The details

The Gladiators jumped out to an early lead, scoring three goals in the first period. The Swamp Rabbits battled back in the second and third periods, but ultimately fell short as the Gladiators held on for the 5-3 win.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Atlanta Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators are a professional ice hockey team that plays in the ECHL, the premier 'AA' hockey league in North America.

Greenville Swamp Rabbits

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are a professional ice hockey team that also plays in the ECHL, competing against the Gladiators in the league's South Division.

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What’s next

The Gladiators and Swamp Rabbits will both begin their respective ECHL playoff runs in the coming weeks, looking to make a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

The Gladiators' victory in their regular season finale demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level and sets them up well for the upcoming ECHL playoffs. Both teams will now shift their focus to the postseason as they aim to capture the league championship.