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ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

March 15, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Unbeaten: The Gladiators have picked up points in eight of their last nine games to keep pace in the ECHL Central Division playoff race. Gwinnett is unbeaten in its last five games with a 3-0-2 record and have posted a 5-1-3 record in their last nine games.

More than one: One point in a game isn't enough for forward Steve Slonina lately. The rookie out of Umass-Lowell has posted at least two points in four of the Gladiators past six games. In that span, Slonina has tallied 10 points off of 6 goals and 4 assists for the Gladiators.

Not even his best: It would be a season high for most players, but Kevin Doell's current six game point-scoring streak is still seven games shy of his season high. The rookie forward out of the University of Denver has recorded at least one point in each of the Gladiators past six games, which included a four game goal-scoring streak, the longest this season by a Gladiator. During his current point streak, Doell has recorded five goals and three assists for eight points.

Back in Action: Since sustaining a shoulder injury on January 10th, forward Wes Fox played in his first game on Tuesday against the Louisiana IceGators. The rookie forward make an immediate impact as he tallied an assists in the shootout loss as he eased back into the line up.

Go to Guy: Goaltender Trevor Prior has been shouldering the goaltending duties for the Gladiators since his arrival at the end of January. Prior has started 18 of the past 20 games for the Gwinnett and has posted a 2.68 goals against average and a .912 save percentage for the Gladiators.

First Win! Former Gladiators goaltender Adam Munro recorded his first win in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night turning aside 27 shots in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. Munro began the season with Gwinnett where he appeared in six games before being called up to the Norfolk Admirals on November 19th and signed by Chicago on February 18th. Munro is 1-2-1 with a .903 save percentage in four NHL games with the Blackhawks.

Scooby-Doo! Don't miss the famous Scooby Doo on Saturday when the Florence Pride visit the Arena at Gwinnett Center for a 7:35 p.m. tilt. Presented by Comcast Cable and Cartoon network, Scooby will be at the game cheering on the Gladiators.

Maximus in the Paper: Pick up the first edition of the Sunday Atlanta Journal Constitution on Saturday at all Gwinnett outlets and get a Maximus the Mascot card.

Community Update:

Legacy Academy, Sugar Hill - Gladiators Director of Community Relations Jim Hall as well as defenseman Rick Emmett and goaltender Jeff Dotson will be at the Legacy Academy on Wednesday, March 17th beginning at 3:00 p.m. to read to the children. For more information, contact Hannah Bass at Legacy Academy.

Dyer Elementary School – Gladiators Director of Community Relations and forward Kris Goodjohn will visit Dyer Elementary school on Thursday, March 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to talk about Canada and life in Alberta. For more information on the visit, contact Gwen Aumann at (770) 962-6314.

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

March 9th, Louisiana 4, Gladiators 3 - SOL

Kevin Doell, Brandon Dietrich and Wes Swinson tallied goals for the Gladiators but could not solve Louisiana netminder Frederic Cloutier in the shootout in the loss. Trevor Prior made 35 saves for the Gladiators who went 0-for-2 on the power play. Gwinnett held the league's best power play unit to just one goal on five extra man opportunities.

March 12th, Gladiators 4, Pensacola 1 - W

Anthony Aquino broke a 1-1 tie 131 seconds into the third period while Chris Durno and Steve Slonina added insurance goals later in the period. Gwinnett held the league's second best power play unit off the scoreboard on the man advantage including killing off a 5-on-3 power play in the second period. Cam Brown tied the game up at 1-1, just two minutes after Pensacola's Peter Fregoe opening the scoring 14 minutes into the first. Trevor Prior made 28 saves in the win for the Gladiators.

March 13th, Greensboro 4, Gladiators 3 - OTL

Gwinnett overcame a two-goal second period deficit on goals by Kevin Doell, Steve Slonina and Chris Durno but could not hold on to the 3-2 lead late in the third period. Geno Parris sent the game to overtime with three minutes left in the third while Matt Turek scored the game winner 2:23 into overtime in a game that saw only six penalty minutes combined. Trevor Prior made 34 saves in the loss for Gwinnett.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, March 16th, vs. Augusta, 7:05 p.m.

The final meeting this season against the Lynx at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Gwinnett won the last meeting 7-3 at home and have outscored the Lynx by a combined 12-3 mark in games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center this season.

Friday, March 19th, vs. Florence, 7:35 p.m.

Gwinnett leads the season series 3-0-0 following a 2-1 shootout win in the only meeting so far this season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Gwinnett will face the Pride two more times, both in the final week of the season, once at home and once on the road.

Saturday, March 20th, @ Augusta, 7:30 p.m.

Gwinnett leads the season series against the Lynx with a perfect 4-0-0 record with two win at home and two on the road. Michael Garnett, who is still on recall to the Chicago Wolves, has started all four contests this season against the Lynx.

Sunday, March 21st, vs. Columbia, 4:05 p.m.

Gwinnett is just 1-3-0 this season against the Inferno entering this final match up with Columbia. The Gladiators only win came on December 7th, a 3-1 win with General Manager Steve Chapman patrolling the bench at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

This Week's Practice Schedule Practices at the IceForum in Duluth are open to the general public. Arena at Gwinnett Center practices are not open to the general public. Media members wishing to attend practice at the Arena should contact the Gladiators PR staff at 770-497-5106.

Monday: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Arena at Gwinnett Center

Tuesday: game vs. Augusta, 7:05 p.m.

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

Thursday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – IceForum, Duluth

Friday: game vs. Florence, 7:35 p.m.

Saturday: Game @ Augusta, 7:35 p.m.

Sunday: Game vs. Columbia, 4:05 p.m.

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