ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Host Top Team in the ECHL Tonight

December 13, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


DULUTH, Ga. - Tonight at 7:05 p.m. the Gladiators (6-14-0-2) host the South Carolina Stingrays (16-2-1-2) on night one of Sing for Santa Weekend. Gwinnett is 1-4 against the ECHL-leading Rays this season, but beat South Carolina in their last meeting 6-4 in North Charleston on November 19th.

Last Weekend:

On the first Friday of December, Gwinnett fell behind to Kalamazoo 2-0 at the end of the first, but thanks to Kurtis Bartliff's team leading eighth goal of the season, and Mike Embach's two goals, the Glads were able to chip back and bring the game into overtime and then the shootout. Gwinnett matched Kalamazoo goal for goal until the fifth round, when Eric Kattelus gave the K-Wings the 4-3 win.

The day after goaltender Louis Domingue was called up to Portland in the AHL, Peter Delmas answered the call, and was barraged with 53 shots against a pesky Road Warriors squad. Again Embach made the game competitive with a last minute goal, but Greenville scored an empty netter 20 seconds later to finish with a 5-3 win.

Beyond Domingue's move, the Gladiators locker room was busy with action through the week. On Tuesday, David Laliberté and Martin Lefebvre left the team to pursue other opportunities. The next day, the Glads acquired defenseman Antoine Corbin from Cincinnati for future considerations. On Thursday, the team swung a big five player trade with Fort Wayne, shipping out Mike Embach andNathan Martine for forwards Bobby Hughes and Brett Lyon, and defenseman RobKwiet. Finally, the Gladiators added goaltender Matt Cooper on Friday.

Glads Notes:

Home for the Holidays: This weekend the Gladiators kick off a three-game home stand against South Carolina (x2) and Orlando. In the month of December, the Gladiators play seven of their 11 contests in front of their home crowd.

He Shoots...: Gladiators forward Evan Bloodoff is tied for 8th in the ECHL going into today in shots with 73.

He Scores!: Gladiators forward Kurtis Bartliff is tied for 4th among rookies with eight goals on the season.

Shooting Gallery: The Gladiators have compiled 30 or more shots on goal in seven games in a row.

Killer Penalty Kill: Over their last 14 games, the Gladiators have held the opposition to 3-for-41 on the power play. On the season Gwinnett ranks 10th in the ECHL, killing off 86.7% of opposing power plays.

Milestones: Forward Joey Haddad played in his 250th game as a professional last Friday ... Evan Bloodoff is one game away from his 75th as a Gladiator.

Snippets: The Gladiators are 6-3-0-1 when scoring three or more goals, and 0-11-0-1 when scoring two or fewer ... Gwinnett is 5-0 Monday through Thursday this season, but 1-14-0-2 Friday through Sunday.

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