Ftorek joins Gladiators
September 8, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release
The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have signed right winger Sam Ftorek for the 2004-05 season.
Ftorek returns to the organization having played under Gladiators Head Coach Jeff Pyle during the 2000-01 season with the Mobile Mysticks. The Wolfeboro, New Hampshire native posted 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points including 5 power play goals and 2 game winning goals during the 2000-01 campaign.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound winger finished last season with the Manchester Monarchs after beginning the year with the Greensboro Generals. In 52 games in the American Hockey League last season, Ftorek tallied 6 goals and 9 assists for 15 points. In 18 games with Greensboro before being recalled last year he tallied 21 points.
"He's a solid two-way veteran who has a great shot," said Gladiators Head Coach Jeff Pyle, "and can run a power play. Sam adds some grit to out line up and will be a great positive influence in out locker room."
Ftorek spent part of two seasons playing overseas in Europe. During the 1999-00 season, he played in 11 games in Switzerland with Kloten. Following a season in Mobile, the winger appeared in 47 games with the Bracknell Bees of the British International Super League.
During the 2002-03 season, Ftorek tallied a career high 61 points in 72 games with the Greensboro Generals. He ranked first with 17 power play goals and his 5 game winning goals was tops with the Generals during the 2002-03 season.
The Central Division Champion Gwinnett Gladiators begin their second season on the road before hosting in-state rival Augusta on Friday, October 29th at 7:35 p.m. at home. In addition to having a ticket package for everyone, the Gladiators also offer group outings, suites and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to www.gwinnettgladiators.com.
The Gladiators play all 36 home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center located on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth and are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers.
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