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Dickenson Returns To Gwinnett

March 28, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that forward Lou Dickenson is rejoining the team following a call-up to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

The Orleans, Ontario native was called up on March 11th and played in six games with the Bears, but failed to score.

Hershey was Dickenson's second AHL team this season, as the forward spent three games with the Manitoba Moose earlier this season.

Dickenson has also played in 55 games with the Gladiators this season tallying 61 points on 28 goals and 33 assists. His 28 goals is good for the team lead and ranks him in the top twenty in the ECHL. It also marks a North American career best for goals in a season.

Dickenson should be available for the Gladiators when the take on the Florida Everblades in Estero, FL on Friday.

The Gladiators continue their fifth anniversary season on Friday, March 28th as they continue their visit to Florida taking on the Everblades at the Germain Arena at 7:30 p.m. Catch all the play-by-play action in Friday's game online via AccessNorthGa.com.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary as the Premier 'AA' Hockey League in 2007-08, the ECHL began in 1988-89 with five teams in three states and has grown to be a coast-to-coast league that has 25 teams in 17 states and British Columbia in 2007-08. The 25 teams includes the Mississippi (Biloxi) Sea Wolves, who return after missing two seasons in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the expansion Elmira (N.Y.) Jackals. The ECHL will play 900 games beginning Oct. 18 and concluding Apr. 5.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fifth season as a proud member of the ECHL - season ticket packages 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.

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