ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Sign NHL Veteran Pearson

January 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have signed forward Scott Pearson. An 11 year NHL veteran and Atlanta resident will be in the line up for the Gladiators for tonight's 7:35 p.m. match up against the Florida Everblades on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

Pearson had a career high 19 goals and 18 assists for 37 points in 72 games for the Edmonton Oilers during the 1993-94 season. He began his professional career with the Toronto Maple Leafs during 1989-90 season posting 15 points in 41 games.

Playing his final professional season overseas in Germany during 2000-01 with the Essen Mosquitoes, Pearson collected 34 points in 51 games. Prior to his time overseas, Pearson played three seasons with the Chicago Wolves from 1997-2000 helping Chicago to the IHL's Turner Cup Championship in 1998 and again in 2000.

In 292 career NHL games over 11 seasons with Toronto, Buffalo, Edmonton, Quebec and the New York Islanders, Pearson collected 56 goals 42 assists and 98 points while registering 615 penalty minutes.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on January 20th as they host the Florida Everblades at 7:35 p.m. on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. 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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