Sports stats



ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

October 27, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


On the Board: The Gladiators scored the first goal of a game for the first time this season in Friday night's 5-1 win over the Augusta Lynx. Jim Jackson's centering feed deflected off a Lynx defenseman at the 7:20 mark of the first period to give the Gladiators the 1-0 lead. The Gladiators have surrendered the first goal of their other three games so far this season.

Shooting Gallery: The Gladiators registered at least 10 shots in each period this past weekend, including a 23 shot output during the second period of Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Charlotte Checkers. Through 4 games this season, the Gladiators have out shot their opponents by a combined 155-92.

League Leader: Gladiators captain Cam Brown added two minutes to his ECHL penalty minute record of 2,084 in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Charlotte Checkers. Brown's 2,084 minutes entering the season places him in fourth place all time among ECHL penalty minute leaders. He now trails Brian Goudie's ECHL record of 2,253 minutes by 167 minutes. Goudie is currently playing for the United Hockey League's Richmond Riverdogs.

Unbeaten: Although it's still early in the season, the Gladiators are still unbeaten at the Arena at Gwinnett Center with a 1-0-1 record that doesn't include a pre season win over the Augusta Lynx. In their home opener, the Gladiators downed the Lynx, 5-1, and came back from a 3-1 deficit against Charlotte on Saturday night to send the contest to a shootout.

Special Teams: The Gladiators were a perfect 12-for-12 on the penalty kill over the weekend denying Augusta and Charlotte six times respectively in each game. The Gladiators also tallied a power play goal in each game over the weekend and are currently ranked 17th in the ECHL on the man advantage. The Gladiators Penalty Kill is ranked 5th in the ECHL, having killed off 90.5% of opponents opportunities.

Leaders: Cam Brown leads the Gladiators in scoring with 2 goals and 2 assists for four points. In his first appearance after joining the Gladiators from the Chicago Wolves, Michael Garnett made 17 saves and gave up just one goal early in the third period to help lift the Gladiators to a 5-1 win over the Augusta Lynx.

Save Your Ticket Stubs! Hey Gladiators fans, grab your ticket stub and get these great deals! Head over to your Atlanta area Applebee's Grill and Bar and get free wings. The Gladiators scored during the Applebee's Power Play on Friday and Saturday night and everyone in attendance can redeem their ticket stub for 10 free wings. After polishing off your 10 free wings, take your ticket stub over to Chipotle for a free burrito as the Gladiators scored during the "Chipotle Goal in a Minute" on Friday night. Bring your ticket stub and stop by any area "My Friend's Place" for lunch and receive 50% your entire check.

Community Update:

Gwinnett County Phoenix High School - Gwinnett Gladiators Director of Community Relations Jim Hall will represent the Gladiators at the Gwinnett County Phoenix High School Annual Math Fair on Thursday, November 6th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information about the Annual Math Fair, contact Pat Panaglia at 770-513-6870.

Last Week's Games: 1-0-1, 3 pts

October 24th, Gladiators 5, Augusta 1, W

The Gwinnett Gladiators jumped out to a 3-0 lead and cruised to a 5-1 victory in their home opener at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Jim Jackson opened the scoring at the 7:20 mark as his centering feed deflected off an Augusta defenseman's skate and past goaltender Peter Hamerlick for the first Gladiators goal scored at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Evan Nielsen finished a flurry in front of the Augusta net as he buried a rebound past Hamerlick at the 16:23 mark of the opening period. Four minutes into the second period, Phil Lewandowski extended Gwinnett's lead to 3-0. Augusta got on the board 52 seconds into the third period as Greg Jacina's one-timer beat Gladiators goaltender Michael Garnett. Anthony Aquino pushed the Gwinnett lead back to three goals as the beat Hamerlick on a nifty move in front of the Augusta net. Kevin Doell rounded out the scoring at the 17:15 mark of the third as he tallied his first goal of the season, unassisted, on the power play. Michael Garnett picked up the win as he made 17 saves for the Gladiators in his first start after arriving mid-week.

October 25th, Charlotte 4, Gladiators 3, SOL

The Gladiators rallied from a 3-1 deficit late in the third period only to drop a 4-3 shootout decision to the Charlotte Checkers Saturday night. Charlotte jumped out to a 1-0 lead 59 seconds into the first period as Mike Wirll beat goaltender Adam Munro on a slap shot. The Gladiators tied the contest up at one goal apiece at the 2:10 mark of the third as Blue Bennefield ripped slap shot past Charlotte net minder David St. Germain. Thirty-four seconds later, Blaz Emersic regained the lead for the Checkers. Ryan Cuthbert extended the Charlotte lead to 3-1 with 14 minutes remaining in the contest. Cam Brown cut the Checkers lead to one goal at the 7:01 mark as he was able to punch a shot past St. Germain on the power play. Late in the period, shorthanded and with goaltender Adam Munro pulled for an extra attacker, Anthony Aquino was able to jam a puck past St. Germain to tie the contest up at 3 goals apiece and send the game to overtime. In the shootout session, the Checkers and the Gladiators exchanged shootout goals in the first round, but it was Dan Preston's goal in the 8th round that proved to be the winner.

This Week's Games:

Wednesday, October 29th, vs. Mississippi Sea Wolves, 7:05 p.m.

The Gladiators face an old Southwestern division rival in the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Gwinnett leads the all time series 25-18-5. This meeting marks the first of two meetings this season against the Sea Wolves. Mississippi is currently 2-1-2 after a 4-2 victory Sunday over the Texas Wildcatters.

Friday, October 31st, @ Florida, 7:35 p.m. – Happy Halloween!

The Gladiators depart for Florida following Wednesday's match up with the Mississippi Sea Wolves. The Gladiators are 7-3-3- all time against the Everblades. The first of six meetings with the ‘Blades this season - three in Estero, FL. and three in Gwinnett.

Saturday, November 1st, @ Florida, 7:35 p.m.

The Gladiators make one more trip to Florida, February 3rd, for an 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning start.

This Week's Practice Schedule:

Monday, October 27th: The Ice Forum – Duluth, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28th: The Ice Forum – Duluth, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29th: Pre Game Skate at the Arena – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Thursday, October 30th: Practice in Florida

Friday, October 31st: Pre-Game Skate in Florida

Saturday, November 1st: Pre-Game Skate in Florida

Sunday, November 2nd: Day Off

The Gladiators host the Mississippi Sea Wolves Wednesday night in a Central Division match up at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Faceoff is set for 7:05 p.m.

Check out the Atlanta Gladiators Statistics

• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...

ECHL Stories from October 27, 2003


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central