ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Sign Teixeira

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


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have signed forward Brian Teixeira. He comes to the Gladiators after appearing in with three different Central Hockey League clubs this year.

Teixeira returns to the Gladiators after finishing the 2005-06 season with Gwinnett after being acquired in a trade from the Charlotte Checkers. He finished the season with 11 points in 42 ECHL games last year.

The Fallmouth, Massachusetts native played four seasons at Williams College where he posted 54 points in 95 career collegiate games before turning pro for the 2004-05 season. He played overseas in Germany during his first professional campaign.

Teixeira should be available for the Gladiators for tonight's 7:35 p.m. tilt against the Florida Everblades on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

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