ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

Published on February 1, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Goals: Anthony Aquino broke the Gladiators two game scoreless streak in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Columbia Inferno. Aquino's 16th goal of the season came 3:18 into the game to break the drought.

Reassigned: Rookie forward Kevin Doell was reassigned to the Gladiators on Thursday from the AHL's Chicago Wolves. While in Chicago, Doell tallied a goal and an assist in six games. In his first game back, Doell continued right where he left off before being recalled by adding an assist on the Gladiators first goal on Friday night.

Without missing a beat! Gladiators forward Kevin Doell picked up right where he left off when he was called up to the Chicago Wolves. The rookie had assists in each game since being reassigned to the Gladiators to continue a point-scoring streak that was on going at the time of his recall. His streak now stands at nine games with at least one point and dates back to a 4-3 loss at Charlotte on December 20th.

Adding a Goal: Gladiators forward Brandon Dietrich continues to lead the team in scoring and added his first goal in over a month in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Cottonmouths. Dietrich also had an assist in Saturday's contest to push his totals to 4 goals and 36 assists for 40 points on the season.

League Leader: Forward Cam Brown added seven minutes to his all time penalty minute mark in Friday's 3-2 loss at Columbia. Brown entered the season in fourth place all time in the ECHL for most penalty minutes with 2,084. He has tallied 123 this season to push his all time total to 2,207 and move into third all time. Brown trails Jason Clarke's 2,246 by 39 minutes and all time league leader Brian Goudie by 46 minutes.

Between the Pipes: Despite coming out of the week without a win, Gladiators netminder Trevor Prior posted a 2.63 goals against average and a .905 save percentage in three starts for the Gladiators. Prior was acquired from the Columbia Inferno last week after Michael Garnett was recalled to the Chicago Wolves.

College Night: Thursday, February 5th is College Night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center when the Charlotte Checkers are in town. Present a valid college ID at the Arena at Gwinnett Center box office and receive a $5 mezzanine level ticket for the game. A post game club college hockey game follows the Gladiators game.

Hats: Saturday, February 6th is Kid's Cap Night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center as the Greenville Grrrowl makes its second trip to Gwinnett. The first 2,000 kids ages 12 and under will receive a free kids cap courtesy of GMAC Financial Services, The Gwinnett Daily Post and the Gladiators.

Last Week's Games: 0-2-1, 1 pt.

January 28th, Greensboro 1, Gladiators 0, L

The Gwinnett Gladiators lost their second straight game without scoring a goal as Jamie Hodson turned aside all 56 Gladiators shots giving the Greensboro Generals a 1-0 win. Joel Irwin scored what proved to be the game winner and the game's only goal 2:07 into the third period as he redirected a centering pass over the leg of Gladiators netminder Trevor Prior. Derek Crimin and Matt Chandler added the assists on the goal.

January 30th, Columbia 3, Gladiators 2, L

Anthony Aquino's 16th goal of the season broke the Gladiators two game scoring drought 3:18 into the first period. The rookie forward took a drop pass form Kevin Doell and snapped a shot past Columbia netminder Josh Blackburn to give the Gladiators the 1-0 lead on the power play. Gwinnett extended its lead to two goals with 3:31 left in the opening period as Paul Flache scored his first goal of the season as he ticked a shot off the crossbar and past Blackburn. In the second, Columbia cut the lead to one goal as Barrie Moore picked up a rebound off a Trevor Prior kick save and flipped the puck past the netminder. Sean Owens tied the game up at two as he snapped a shot past Prior on the short side. Matt Ulwelling added an assist on the goal at 12:51 of the second period.

Dennis Vial scored the game winner on a slapshot from the left point that eluded Prior at 9:58 of the third period

January 31st, Columbus, 4, Gladiators 3, SOL

The Gladiators jumped out to an early 1-0 lead as Jim Jackson slipped untouched down the left wing wall, into the slot and lifted a back hand shot over the shoulder of Columbus netminder Jason Tapp at 9:01 of the first period. After the Gladiators had a goal disallowed, Columbus' Marc-Andre Thinel tied the contest at one at 12:43 of the opening stanza. Rick Emmett regained the lead for the Gladiators as he picked up a loose puck in the slot and flipped it over Tapp at 5:28 of the second period on the power play goal. Columbus tied the game up at 2-2 on Matt Shasby's slap shot from the left point that trickled past Prior at 9:45 of the middle period. Brandon Dietrich gave the Gladiators a 3-2 lead 28 seconds into the third period as he ripped a rebound over the shoulder of netminder Tapp. Marc Andre Thinel tied the game up at three as he beat Prior with just 8 seconds left in the third period. Matt Shasby scored the game winner at 1:39 of the overtime session on an odd man rush.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, February 3rd, @ Florida, 11:30 a.m.

The Gladiators won the last two meetings between these two team, two 4-1 victories on December 26th & 27th at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Gladiators lead the season series 4-0-0 including two wins in Florida around November 1st.

Thursday, February 5th, vs. Charlotte, 7:05 p.m.

This game marks the last meeting between the Gladiators and the Checkers this season. Gwinnett is 3-2-1 this season against the Checkers but are 0-1-1 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center this season.

Friday, February 6th, vs. Greenville, 7:35 p.m.

This is first of a home-and-home against the Grrrowl. The Gladiators are 1-0-1 this season against the Grrrowl with the win coming in Greenville on November 28th.

Saturday, February 7th @ Greenville, 7:05 p.m.

Just the fourth of seven meeting this season against the Grrrowl. Following this match up in Greenville, the Gladiators travel to Greenville just one more time this season.

This Week's Practice Schedule:

Due to Arena at Gwinnett Center policy, practices at the Arena at Gwinnett Center are not open to the general public. Media members wishing to attend practices at the Arena at Gwinnett Center should contact the Gladiators Media Relations department at 770-497-5106 to make arrangements.

Monday: practice in Florida

Tuesday: Game @ Florida

Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arena (subject to change)

Thursday: Game vs. Charlotte

Friday: Game vs. Greenville

Saturday: Game @ Greenville

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