ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Sign Erickson

March 15, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have signed forward Luke Erickson. The forward comes to the Gladiators after completing his senior season at Bemidji State University.

Erickson ranked sixth in scoring with the Beavers this season in only 18 games as he posted 13 goals and 3 assists for 16 points. He finished with 8 power play goals to lead Bemidji State in that category while sharing second with one shorthanded goal on the season.

The 5-foot-8, 165-pound forward finished his collegiate career with Bemidji State as the Beavers all time leading scorer finishing with 121 points. He also became the second player in Beavers history to record 50 goals in a career helping him move into sixth place all time in scoring among College Hockey America players.

The Roseau, Minnesota native was named to the First Team All CHA as well as to the Academic All CHA team while serving as the Beavers Assistant Captain during the 2005-06 season. In addition, he was twice named the CHA player of the week for October 17th and December 5th.

Erickson should be available for the Gladiators for Friday's 8:05 p.m. tilt in Pensacola against the Ice Pilots.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on March 16th as they travel to Pensacola to take on the Ice Pilots at the Pensacola Civic Center at 8:05 p.m. Season tickets are on sale now. In addition, the Gladiators offer several unique multi-game ticket packages as well as discounted group rates, suite rentals, and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to gwinnettgladiators.com.

The Gladiators are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers and play all home games on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the spectacular 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, where parking is always free.

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