ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

March 8, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Back in Action: Despite being off for eight days, the Gladiators are still in third place in the ECHL's Central Division with 71 points, now tied with the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Although they are tied for third place, the Gladiators have played the fewest games in the Division and have a game at hand over the Ice Pilots and first place Louisiana IceGators, three on the second place Mississippi Sea Wolves and the fifth place Columbus Cottonmouth in the Division.

On the Plus Side: Defenseman Jim Jackson was named the C&T Hockey ECHL plus performer for the Month of February along with Columbia's Jesse Schultz as both ended February with a plus/minus rating of +15. Jackson ended the last day of the month with a +4 to move into a tie with Schultz for the award. Ironically, the Gladiators had two of the runners up for the award in Kevin Doell and Paul Flache, as each ended the month with a +12 rating for February.

Rookie of the Month: Forward Kevin Doell was named the CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month for February on Thursday. The rookie helped the Gladiators go 10-3-1 during February, a complete opposite of January where Doell played in just three games due to being recalled to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL while the Gladiators tallied five points and posted a 2-7-1 record.

Player of the Month: Doell was not only named the Rookie of the Month, but the Sher-Wood ECHL Player of the Month of February just a day later. During February, Doell tallied 21 points in 14 games with the Gladiators as the forward posted 11 goals and 10 assists. The rookie out of the University of Denver was also named the Player of the Week for February 2-8 when he posted 8 points in four games and also tied a team high for goals in a game with 4 in a 7-3 win over the Roanoke Express on February 20th. Doell currently leads the Gladiators in scoring with 58 points and is a +18.

Moves: The Gladiators made a host of moves during the break which saw some trades and call ups. The most notable move saw Phil Lewandowski go to the Cincinnati Cyclones for Tyler Deis and Shawn Weiman. David Kaczowka was reassigned to Peoria and Goaltender Mike Buckley was waived. The Gladiators signed goaltender Jeff Dotson out of the University of Wisconsin-Stout while Troy Milam was recalled to Manchester.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Join the Gladiators on Friday and Saturday when the Pensacola Ice Pilots and Greensboro Generals make their last regular season visits to the Arena at Gwinnett Center this season. The Gladiators will be wearing special St. Patrick's Day Jerseys in both games and will auction the jerseys following Saturday's contest against Greensboro. Be one of the first 2,000 fans to Friday's match up against Pensacola and get a special poster with the Gladiators in their St. Patrick's Day Jerseys.

Community Update:

Duluth Youth Baseball and Softball – Gladiators Director of Community relations Jim Hall and Maximus the Mascot will be at the 2004 Opening Ceremonies for the Duluth Youth Baseball and Softball on Sunday, March 14th from 1p.m. to 2 p.m. at Bunten Road Park in Duluth. For more information on the event contact Tom Autry at 770-813-9007.

Last Weeks Games:

No Games Scheduled

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, March 9th, vs. Louisiana, 7:05 p.m.

The Gladiators face the IceGators for the first time this season on Tuesday. Gwinnett is 19-31-4 all time against Louisiana. The Gladiators face the IceGators two more times following Tuesday's match up, both in the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Friday, March 12th, vs. Pensacola, 7:35 p.m.

Gwinnett looks to avenge a 7-6 loss to the Ice Pilots on Friday. Pensacola tallied the most goals against the Gladiators in a game this season and the most power play goals in a game at the Arena at Gwinnett Center this year. Friday's game marks the last meeting this season between Gwinnett and Pensacola.

Saturday, March 13th, vs. Greensboro, 7:35 p.m.

Greensboro visits the Arena at Gwinnett Center for the final regular season match up on Saturday. The Gladiators dropped a 1-0 decision to the Generals in Greensboro on January 28th in the last meeting between these two clubs.

This Week's Practice Schedule

Monday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Ice Forum

Tuesday: game vs. Louisiana

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

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

Friday: game vs. Pensacola

Saturday: game vs. Greensboro

Sunday: day off

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