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November 24, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
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Make it a Dozen: Mike Vigilante extended his point-scoring streak to 12 games with an assist on Anthony Aquino's goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Greenville. At 12 games, Vigilante's streak is currently the longest active streak and it places him in a tie with Fresno's Greg Bullock for the longest consecutive point scoring streak (12 games) this season. During the streak Vigilante has tallied 15 points off of 3 goals and 12 assists.

Also on a Roll: Anthony Aquino has been old reliable when it comes to goals at home. He has picked up a goal in every home game at the Arena at Gwinnett Center that he has appeared in this year. He pushed his streak to 4 straight games with a goal against South Carolina on Thursday and picked up the first goal of the game in Saturday's match up with Greenville. Although the Gladiators have played 8 homes games this season, Aquino's streak is at 5 games because he missed 3 home games due to injury.

Moving on Up: Gladiators goaltender Adam Munro was called up to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. Due to a goaltending injury on the Admirals NHL affiliate the Chicago Blackhawks roster, Munro was called up to help out a shortened Norfolk bench. In six games with the Gladiators this season, Munro posted a 2.76 goals against average and a .894 save percentage. Munro made 21 saves in a 3-2 overtime win for the Admirals against Portland on Saturday night.

Home Sweet Home: Despite falling to South Carolina in overtime on Thursday and to Greenville on Saturday in a shootout the Gladiators are still unbeaten at home with a 5-0-3 record. The Gladiators join the Mississippi Sea Wolves, Fresno Falcons, Florida Everblades and Las Vegas Wranglers as one of 5 teams that are still unbeaten at home this season.

Old Reliable: Gladiators forwards Brandon Dietrich and Mike Vigilante are tied for the team lead in scoring with 16 points apiece. Dietrich has tallied 2 goals and 14 assists while Vigilante has picked up 3 goals and 13 assists on the season.

Unbeaten: The Gladiators are currently on a 6 game unbeaten streak dating back to November 13th following a 1-0-2 record last week. The Gladiators are 4-0-2 during the unbeaten streak with their last regulation loss coming in Greensboro against the General on November 8th, 3-1.

Community Update:

680 The Fan – "Dawg Wreck" - Maximus will represent the Gladiators at 680 the Fan's "Dawg Wreck" on Friday, November 28th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gwinnett Civic Center Ballroom. For more information about the "Dawg Wreck", please contact John Levenson at (404) 680-0680.

Last Week's Games: 1-0-2, 4 points

November 19th, Gladiators 3, Charlotte 2, W

Despite arriving one hour and 20 minutes late due to travel traffic, the Gladiators dominated from start to finish and beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 at the Cricket arena on Wednesday night. Steve Slonina's first goal of the season gave the Gladiators a 1-0 lead at 16:54 of the first period. Early in the second period, Charlotte tied the contest up at 1-1 on a goal by Allen Egland at 2:04 of the period. The Gladiators regained the lead just 56 seconds later on slap shot by Troy Milam from the point. Kris Goodjohn pushed the Gladiators lead to 3-1 at the 6:54 mark of the second period. Charlotte tried to make up the two-goal difference late in the third period as they pulled goaltender St. Germain with less than a minute left to play. Dusty Jamieson was able to pick up one goal for the Checkers at 19:24 of the third with the extra attacker but could get no closer. Gwinnett outshot Charlotte 33-30 while going 0-for-7 on the man advantage.

November 20th, South Carolina 5, Gladiators 4, OTL

The South Carolina Stingrays jumped out to a 1-0 lead 25 seconds into the first period as Jim Lorentz caught a bounce for the games first goal. Jim Jackson tied the contest up as he jammed a puck past South Carolina goaltender David Brumby at 4:29 of the first period. Chris Allen regained the lead for the Stingrays as he beat Garnett on a one timer at 8:41 of the first period. Cam Brown tied the game up at 2-2 when he rolled a wrap around try up the body of David Brumby and into the net at the 15:05 mark of the first period. The Gladiators took the lead 18 seconds into the second period as Anthony Aquino whacked a loose puck into an empty net. Chris Durno extended the Gladiators lead to two goals as he was able to punch a centering pass back behind Brumby at 3:26 of the second period. South Carolina cut the lead back to one goal as Curtis Huppe was able to jam a puck past Garnett at 7:56 of the second. Mike Jickling's bouncing puck that slipped over the shoulder of Garnett tied the game up at four goals apiece with 1:07 remaining in the second period. Matt Desrosier scored the game winner 29 seconds into overtime as he ripped a slapshot past Garnett on the power play.

November 22nd, Greenville 4, Gladiators 3, SOL

Mike Vigilante extended his point-scoring streak to 12 games 1:51 into the first period as he set up Anthony Aquino to give the Gladiators a 1-0 lead. Greenville tied the game up at 1-1 on a Mike Henderson power play goal at the 4-minute mark of the period. Greenville took the lead at 9:16 of the first on a shorthanded goal by Ryan Stewart.

Rick Emmett tied the contest up just 36 seconds into the second period as he took a pass from Kevin Doell and slipped through the slot and beat Robinson over the shoulder.

Peter Flache beat Gladiators goaltender Michael Garnett on a two-on-one late in the third period to regain the lead for the Grrrowl. Gwinnett tied the game back up before the end of the period, this time at 3-3 as Blue Bennefield whacked a loose puck into the net with 9 seconds let in the period. Henderson's first round goal in the shootout was the difference, as the Gladiators could not pick up a single goal in the shootout.

This Week's Games:

Thursday, November 27, 2003, vs. Charlotte, 7:05 p.m. Happy Thanksgiving

Gwinnett leads the season series following last Wednesday's 3-2 win in Charlotte, 2-0-1. Charlotte earned its only point in a 4-3 shootout win at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on October 25th. The Gladiators have out shot the Checkers 123-83 in three games this season.

Friday, November 28, 2003, @ Greenville, 7:05 p.m.

Greenville leads the season series 1-0-0 following Saturday's 4-3 shootout win. Greenville has picked up two wins on the season, both against non-divisional opponents, Augusta and the Gladiators.

Saturday, November 29, 2003, vs. Columbia, 7:35 p.m.

The Gladiators meet the Columbia Inferno for the first time this season. Columbia sits in a tie for second place it the ECHL Southern Division with 22 points. Columbia fell to the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies 4 games to 1 in last season's Kelly Cup Finals.

This Week's Practice Schedule:

Monday, November 24th: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Arena at Gwinnett Center

Tuesday, November 25th: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Arena at Gwinnett Center

Wednesday, November 26th: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Arena at Gwinnett Center

Thursday, November 27th: Game vs. Charlotte, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, November 28th: Game @ Greenville, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, November 29th: Game vs. Columbia, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, November 30th: Day Off

The Gladiators are back in action on Thursday, November 27th, Thanksgiving night, when the Charlotte Checkers make their second visit to the Arena at Gwinnett Center for a 7:05 p.m. tilt.

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