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Gladiators Weekly Update

February 16, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


What can Cam Brown do for you? Captain Cam Brown has a five game point scoring streak for the Gladiators as he picked up at least one point in each of the Gladiators games this week. Brown's streak began in the Gladiators 4-1 victory over the Grrrowl in Greenville on February 7th. During the streak, Brown has tallied five goals and an assist for the Gladiators.

On the Mark: Forward Chris Durno had a career night in the Gladiators 5-3 victory over the Florida Everblades on Tuesday. Durno tallied four points in the game, breaking his previous high of two points accumulated on February 5th. Durno had a goal and three assists in the win and added two more points this week.

Up and Back: Defenseman Paul Flache was recalled to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL on Wednesday and helped the Wolves to a 2-2 tie against the Houston Aeroes. Flache was reassigned to Gwinnett on Saturday where he chipped in an assist in the Gladiators 7-2 win over Roanoke.

Goals Everywhere: The Gladiators tied a season high for goals in a game with 7 against the Roanoke Express in Saturday night's 7-2 win. The Gladiators previously scored 7 goals in a game back on December 30th when the Gladiators beat the Augusta Lynx 7-2 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

Additions: The Gladiators claimed defenseman Wes Swinson this week off of waivers from the Texas Wildcatters. Swinson began the season with the Augusta Lynx where he tallied 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 37 games. Following a trade that was nullified, Swinson was waived by Augusta before being picked up by Texas.

With Gwinnett: Goaltender Trevor Prior went 2-1-0 this week for the Gladiators posting a 5-3 win on Tuesday against Florida and notching his fifth win with Gwinnett in Saturday's 7-2 victory over Roanoke. Since being acquired by the Gladiators, Prior has posted a 2.87 goals against average, a .903 save percentage and a 5-2-1 record in eight starts.

In the Community:

Marietta High School – Hockey Club - Gladiators Director of Community Relations Jim Hall and team captain Cam Brown will be visiting the Marietta High School Hockey Club on Tuesday, February 17th beginning at 3 p.m. For more information on the Marietta High School Hockey Club please contact AJ Melanson at (770) 428-2631.

Legacy Academy – Oakwood/Gainesville – Gladiators Assistant GM Pam Marion as well as forward Kevin Doell will be visiting the Oakwood/Gainesville Legacy Academy on Tuesday, February 17th beginning at 3 p.m. For more information about Legacy Academy, please contact Hannah Bass at (770) 932-8354.

Kroger "Celebrity Bagging Day" - Alpharetta and Lilburn – The Gladiators will be at the Kroger in Alpharetta and the Kroger in Lilburn working as grocery baggers to help benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Wednesday, February 18th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information about celebrity bagging contact Susie Brower at

(770) 496-7547.

My Friends Place – Alpharetta – "Lunch with the Gladiators" – Gladiators director of Community Relations Jim Hall as well as forwards Brandon Dietrich, Chris Durno, Steve Slonina and goaltender Trevor Prior will be at the My Friends Place in Alpharetta on Thursday, February 19th from12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

KABHAC Convention – Gwinnett Center – Maximus the Mascot and Account Executive Denise Barros will be at the KABHAC Convention at the Gwinnett Center on Saturday February 21st. For more information about the KABHAC Convention please contact Ms. Johnson at (770) 965-6248.

Last Week's Games: 2-2-0, 4 pts.

February 15th, Gladiators 5, Florida 3 – W

Chris Durno had a career night for the Gladiators as he tied a team season record for point with four off of a goal and three assists. Kris Goodjohn had a goal and an assist while Cam Brown, Jim Jackson and Blue Bennefield each tallied a goal in the win. The Gladiators defeated the Everblades for the sixth time this season, sweeping the season series and becoming the first team to sweep the Everblades in a season series that lasted longer than two games. Gwinnett's winning streak stands at five games.

February 13th, Greenville 5, Gladiators 2 – L

The Gwinnett Gladiators surrendered two shorthanded goals in the game and two goals 18 seconds apart in the second period as their winning streak was snapped at five games. With the win, Greenville won consecutive games for the first time this season. Chris Durno and Rick Emmett picked the Gladiators goals, both scored in the first period while Trevor Prior made 32 saves in the loss.

February 14th, Gladiators 7, Roanoke 2 – W

Cam Brown tallied two goals to help the Gladiators rebound after Friday's 5-2 loss vs. Greenville. Kris Goodjohn scored what proved to be the game winning goal with just 18 seconds left in the first period. Phil Lewandowski, Joe Bourne and Brandon Dietrich tallied goals in the third period to put the game away. Jim Jackson scored the game's first goal while Trevor Prior made 22 saves in the win.

February 15th, Columbia 5, Gladiators 3 – L

Columbia's Jesse Schultz tallied a natural hat trick in the second period including the game winning goal to help the Inferno to the win. Cam Brown and Jim Jackson each scored during a double minor power play in the first. Blue Bennefield scored with a second left in the opening period to give the Gladiators a 3-1 lead after the first period. Columbia scored four second period goals to put the game away.

This Week's Games:

Friday, February 20th, @ Roanoke, 7:35 p.m.

Gwinnett won the last meeting 7-2 tying a team season high for goals in a game. The Gladiators lead the all time series 3-2-0 and the season series 2-1-0.

Saturday, February 21st, @ Roanoke, 7:35 p.m.

Roanoke won the only meeting this season in Roanoke on New Year's Eve, 6-4. The Gladiators have scored at least one power play goal in each game against the Express this season. The Gladiators swept the Florida Everblades the only other time this season that Gwinnett has played the same team in back-to-back games on the road this season.

This Week's Practice Schedule:

Please note - practices at the Arena are closed to the general public due to arena policy.

Monday: day off

Tuesday: 10 -11:30 a.m. – Arena at Gwinnett Center

Wednesday: 10 -11:30 a.m. – Arena at Gwinnett Center

Thursday: 10 -11:30 a.m. – Arena at Gwinnett Center

Friday: Game at Roanoke, 7:35 p.m.

Saturday: Game at Roanoke, 7:35 p.m.

Sunday: day off

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