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Gladiators fall to Grrrowl, 2-1

February 19, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Jim Jackson posted his 10th goal of the season for the Gladiators but it wasn't enough in a 2-1 loss against the Grrrowl nn Saturday night at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville.

Kevin Bergin flicked the puck past the outstretched arm of Gladiators goaltender Adam Berkhoel 5:23 into the first period to give the Grrrowl a 1-0 lead. Alex Kojevnikov slid the puck across the crease to a waiting Bergin to pick up an assist on the tally. Daryl Pierce also picked up a helper on the tally.

Greenville extended its lead to 2-0, 1:24 into the third period as Brock Radunske beat Berkhoel on a breakaway. Radunske intercepted a Gladiators outlet pass in the neutral zone for the unassisted goal.

Jim Jackson broke the shutout by Greenville netminder Jeff Deslauriers with a slap shot on the power play from the high slot 7:54 into the final period. Mike Vigilante found Jackson sliding in from the point to pick up an assist. Chris Durno also picked up an assist on the goal.

The Gladiators could not get any closer as Adam Berkhoel made 18 saves in the loss while Gwinnett falls to 24-16-7 on the season.

The Gladiators host the Charlotte Checkers at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Sunday. It's a Kroger Family Day on Sunday and fans can get 4 premium level tickets, 2 caps, 2 programs and 1 Kroger Family Meal Deal (8 piece chicken dinner and a 2 liter Big K soft drink) for just $40 only at the Arena at Gwinnett Center Box Office.

The Central Division Champion Gwinnett Gladiators continue their second season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center against the Charlotte Checkers on Sunday, February 20th at 4:05 p.m. The Gladiators offer several ticket packages for different needs as well as 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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