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Gladiators Game Preview: Road Warriors at Gladiators

March 28, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


When: TONIGHT at 7:05 P.M.

Where: The Arena at Gwinnett Center

Listen: WDUN - AM 550 and FM 102.9, WDUN.com ; Gladiators Broadcast Network - www.gwinnettgladiators.com/radio, www.mixlr.com/gladiators-radio, Mixlr app (Gladiators Radio)

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DULUTH, Ga. - A night after their thrilling OT victory over the Orlando Solar Bears, the Gladiators (18-41-3-3) host their closest rivals, the Greenville Road Warriors (34-28-1-3) for the first time since February 15th, and for just the third time this season. Starting with tonight's game, the two teams will become very familiar with one another as they'll face each other five times in the last seven games of the season.

The Road Warriors are currently on the outside of the playoffs looking in. The Solar Bears reside in the final playoff spot in the East Division, at 76 points, four points up on the Road Warriors. The Gladiators will take on the Solar Bears one more time this year, tomorrow afternoon in Gwinnett.

Glads Notes:

Smart Guys: Of the 25 players on the Gladiators' roster, 19 have attended college at some point in their careers - and 12 within the last year. Included in that total are Zach Sarig, who attended Division-III Plymouth State and Patrick McEachen, who attended Queens University in the CIS. Coach Andy Brandt is also known for his time at the University of Wisconsin, where he won an NCAA Championship in 2006.

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: Geoff Paukovich is one goal away from his 50th as a pro and one game from his 450th professional match ... Scott Arnold is four games from his 150th professional contest ... Tyler Shiplo, Daniel Bahntge, and Justin Buzzeo will all make their professional debuts this weekend ... Mike Merrifield scored his first goal of the season last night, while Jason Wilson, Jeff Silengo, and Daniel Bahntge picked up their first points as Gladiators.

Streaks: Rookie Greg Carey three goals and two assists in his last four games ... Forward Brock Higgs has an assist in every game he's played with Gwinnett so far - four.

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