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Awe Sets ECHL Fastest Shot Record

January 17, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Gladiators defenseman Jon Awe set a new ECHL All Star Skills Competition record for the fastest shot recording a 102.2 MPH slap shot in the CCM Vector Hardest Shot competition on Tuesday night at the Quest Arena in Boise, Idaho.

Awe broke Jaroslav Obsut's record of 99.3 MPH set during the 1999 ECHL All Star Game in Biloxi, Mississippi. Former Gladiators forward Derek Nesbitt finished second overall posting a 95.4 MPH shot in the competition.

Awe tied the ECHL record for most power play goals by a defenseman in one season with his 16th power play goal in the Gladiators 3-1 win over Columbia last Friday night. The Memphis, Tennessee native currently ranks first overall in the ECHL with 16 power play goals while also ranking first in scoring among defensemen with 42 points for Gwinnett.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on January 19th as they host the Florida Everblades at 7:35 p.m. on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Season tickets are on sale now. In addition, the Gladiators offer several unique multi-game ticket packages as well as discounted group rates, suite rentals, and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to gwinnettgladiators.com.

The Gladiators are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers and play all home games on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the spectacular 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, where parking is always free.

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