ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Game Preview: Gladiators at Solar Bears

Published on March 24, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Game Preview: Gladiators at Solar Bears

When: TONIGHT at 7:00 P.M.

Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Fla.

Listen: WDUN - WDUN.com, 'Listen,' Stream 3; Gladiators Broadcast Network - www.gwinnettgladiators.com/radio, www.mixlr.com/gladiators-radio, Mixlr app (Gladiators Radio)

Video Highlights: Highlights will be available at the conclusion of the game on ECHL.TV

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Gladiators (17-40-3-3) close out their final road trip to the state of Florida this season with one more game against the Orlando Solar Bears (33-22-4-3) Tuesday night in Orlando. In their last game on Saturday, the Gladiators played a back-and-forth first half of the game until the Solar Bears pulled away with four unanswered goals. Scott Arnold and Greg Carey scored for Gwinnett in the first and second periods.

Glads Notes:

Wrapping Up 2014-15: Tonight marks the Gladiators' final major road trip of the 2014-15 season. After tonight's game, the Gladiators will host three games at home, and then play three of their final five games at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in nearby Greenville. Five of their final seven games will be played against the Road Warriors.

College Party: The Gladiators are well represented amongst the NCAA hockey teams competing in this year's tournament. Goaltenders Mike Lee (St. Cloud State) and Kent Patterson (Minnesota), forward Geoff Paukovich (Denver), and defenseman Patrick MacGregor (Boston University) all have their alma maters competing for the trophy.

Gladiators Ahoy: Three players currently on the Gladiators roster have been assigned from their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates - Dan O'Donoghue, Greg Carey, and Mike Lee - and eight more - Joel Hanley (POR), Louis Domingue (POR), Jordon Southorn (POR), James Melindy (POR), Dyson Stevenson (POR/BRI), Bretton Stamler (HFD), Casey Pierro-Zabotel (NOR), and Joe Stejskal (IAW) - have spent time in the AHL this year.

Milestones: Sean Berkstresser played in his 450th professional game on Saturday ... Geoff Paukovich is one goal away from his 50th as a pro

Streaks: Rookie Greg Carey has scored a goal in his last two games to take over the team's goal-scoring lead at 14 ... Forward Scott Arnold has a goal and two assists in his last three games

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