ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Galivan Reassigned From AHL Chicago

Published on January 11, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that forward Patrick Galivan has been reassigned to the team from their American Hockey League affiliate Chicago Wolves. Galivan was recalled on Saturday, January 9th and appeared in Chicago's 3-1 victory over Peoria on the same night, registering an assist and a +1 plus-minus rating while firing four shots on goal.

In 32 games with the Gladiators this season, the 23-year-old Oak Park, Illinois native has 31 points on 17 goals and 14 assists to lead all Gladiator rookies and is currently the team's second leading scorer. Galivan trails only Toledo's Maxime Tanguay, who has 33 points, among active league rookies.

Prior to making his pro debut with the Gladiators this season, Galivan skated four collegiate seasons at Western Michigan University, where he posted 95 points (35G, 60A) in 122 total games. He also registered 80 points (37G, 43A) in two junior seasons with the Texarkana Bandits of the NAHL from 2003-2005.

Galivan remains under contract with the Wolves.

The Gladiators continue their 7th season in the ECHL on Wednesday, January 13th at the Charlotte Checkers at 7:00 p.m. at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. The Gladiators are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers and Columbus Blue Jackets and play all home games at the 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth.




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