ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

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


The Only Winner: Gladiators Captain Cam Brown has been the only player on the Gladiators to tally a game-winning goal this season. Gwinnett has only won three games during regulation this season and Brown has scored the game-winning goal in each game. Brown's 3 game-winning goals shares first in that category in the ECHL.

Record Watch: Captain Cam Brown continues to chase Rod Taylor's All time ECHL Games Played record. Brown needs just 18 more games to tie Taylor's 678 ECHL games played. Brown is scheduled to tie the record when the Gladiators travel to Greenville on December 30th and set the record when the Gladiators battle the Lynx in Augusta on January 1st. Brown broke the All-Time ECHL Penalty Minute record in last week's 4-1 loss in Mississippi.

In the Pros: Rookie forward Brad Schell tallied his first professional goal in the Gladiators 5-4 shootout win over the Texas Wildcatters on Tuesday night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Schell also had the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout in the win.

In Chicago: Defenseman Lane Manson was called up to the Gladiators AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves on Thursday. In nine games this season before being recalled, the defenseman had not recorded a point for the Gladiators while posting 14 penalty mintues.

Scoring Lead: Jeff Campbell, Peter Flache and Chris Durno share the team lead in scoring with 9 points apiece. Durno and Campbell each added an assist in the Gladiators 5-4 shootout win over Texas on Tuesday while Flache recorded an assist on the Gladiators lone goal in Friday's 4-1 loss against Pensacola.

Add another to the tally: Mike Vigilante continues to pick up goals for the Gladiators adding to his team lead in that category with his sixth goal of the season in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Pensacola Ice Pilots. The Dearborn Michigan native needs just 9 more goals to tie his career high for goal in a season at 15, a record he set during the team's final year in Mobile.

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

November 9th, Gladiators 5, Texas 4 - SOW

Brad Schell tallied the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout and has his first professional goal in the win. Rick Emmett scored for Gwinnett 49 seconds into the contest while Kris Goodjohn had a power play goal for the Gladiators in the first period. Jeff Campbell picked up a goal and an assist in the win. Gwinnett gave up 4 third period goals and needed a shootout to get by Texas. T.J. Aceti made 22 saves in the win for the Gladiators.

November 12th, Pensacola 4, Gladiators 1 – L

Mike Vigilante tallied the Gladiators only goal in the loss while Peter Flache had the assist on the tally. T.J. Aceti made 23 saves in the loss. Gwinnett did not tally a penalty in the loss while going 0-for-3 on the man advantage. Ironically, Pensacola's Ryan Stokes recorded all three of Pensacola's penalties in the Ice Pilots win.

This Week's Games:

Wednesday, November 17th @ Louisiana, 8:05 p.m. – WDUN News Talk 550

First meeting of the season for the Gladiators against the IceGators and first meeting between the two teams since the Gladiators defeated the IceGators in Game 4 of the Central Division Finals to clinch the Division Championship. Originally scheduled for Sunday, November 14th and moved to Wednesday due to scheduling conflicts at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Friday, November 19th, vs. Charlotte, 7:35 p.m. – 1240TheTicket (tentative)

It is Peggy Slappey Properties Backpack night as the first 2,000 kids ages 12 and under will receive a free backpack courtesy of Peggy Slappey Properties, the AJC Gwinnett News and 104.7 The Fish. Fans who could not redeem their hat trick for reading voucher on Friday, November 5th due to the sellout at the Arena at Gwinnett Center can redeem them for this game. It's the first meeting of the season for the Gladiators against the Checkers. Gwinnett was 4-2-1 last season against the Checkers, but just 1-1-1 at home.

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 to arrange access to the building.

Monday: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Ice Forum, Duluth

Tuesday: Practice in Louisiana

Wednesday: Game @ Louisiana, 8:05 p.m.

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

Friday: Game vs. Charlotte, 7:35 p.m.

Saturday: day off

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Ice Forum, Duluth

The Central Division Champion Gwinnett Gladiators continue their second season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Friday, November 19th at 7:35 p.m. as they host the Charlotte Checkers. The Gladiators offer several ticket packages for different needs as well as group outings, suites and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to www.gwinnettgladiators.com.

The Gladiators play all 36 home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center located on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth and are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers.

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