ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Shut Out Nailers

Published on December 11, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Danny Taylor put up a strong performance for the Gladiators as he stopped all 40 Wheeling Nailers shots, earning the shut out and the victory for the Gladiators. Drew Paris found Michael Forney coming out of the box while on the Applebees power play and Forney scored his first pro goal to give the Gladiators the win.

The Gladiators and Nailers skated to a scoreless tie after the first period. Gladiators netminder Danny Taylor stopped 13 shots in the period, including two rebound saves on a big scramble in front of the net during one of the two power play chances the Nailers had during the first period. The Gladiators were able to muster 6 shots on goal during the period and went 0-1 on the Applebees Powerplay.

The second period had much of the same action seen during the first period, the only difference being a few more penalties. The Gladiators were whistled four times during the second period, while the Nailers found themselves taking two penalties of their own. Danny Taylor and Wheeling's goaltender Brad Thiessen each made 11 saves during the second period.

The Gladiators would finally break the scoreless tie 6:40 seconds into the third period. Michael Forney came out of the box after 4-on-4 action to give the Gladiators a brief power play, and Drew Paris found him on the break away and Forney was able to tuck his shot home on the forehand.

It was the only goal scored against a goalie in the game. Tom Zanoski raced to a loose puck while Nailers goalie Brad Thiessen was pulled for the extra attacker, and Zanoski was able to bury the puck in the empty net giving the Gladiators a 2-0 lead.

Sam Roberts would add a final goal while shorthanded as he was able to hit the empty net from center ice, scoring fractions of a second before the final horn went off at the WesBanco Arena.

The Gladiators improved to 12-7-2-1 on the year, the Nailers ended their 3 game winning streak, falling 11-12-1-1.

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