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ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

December 27, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


A New ECHL Leader: Gladiators captain Cam Brown continues to creep towards the ECHL all time games played record currently held at 678 games by Rod Taylor set from 1991-03. Taylor played with six different teams. Brown has appeared in 676 games in his ECHL career, just 2 games shy of tying the all time mark and needs 3 to break the record. If Brown doesn't miss a game, he is schedule to tie the record on Thursday when the Gladiators visit Greenville and will set a new record on Saturday when the Gladiators visit Augusta.

Two in a Row: Jim Jackson recorded his 5th goal of the season in the Gladiators 3-2 loss vs. Columbia on Sunday. With the goal, the defenseman has now recorded a goal in each of the Gladiators past two games. Jackson twice tallied goals in two consecutive games last season for the Gladiators.

Picking Up a Pair: Brad Schell picked up assists on each assists of the Gladiators goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Columbia. For the rookie under contract to the Atlanta Thrashers, it was his fourth multiple assist night of the season.

On the Power Play: The Gladiators scored both goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Columbia on the power play. It was the second consecutive game for Gwinnett picking up every goal on the power play. The Gladiators are currently in 1st in the ECHL on the power play, converting on 21.4 % of their opportunities with 25 power play goals this season.

At the Top: Gwinnett continues to the lead the ECHL in attendance averaging over 6,450 fans per game. The Gladiators had their 7th game this season with over 6,000 fans on Sunday as 7,039 fans watched the Gladiators drop a 3-2 decision against Columbia. The Florida Everblades sit in second in attendance with an average of 5,767 through 16 home games this season. The Gladiators have played 12 home games to date.

Within Reach: Mike Vigilante tallied his 13 goal of the season in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Columbia and is just 2 goals shy of tying his career high for goals in a season. The Dearborn, Michigan native recorded a career high 15 goals during his rookie season with the Mobile Mysticks in the 2001-02 season. Vigilante needs just one goal to tie the Gladiators current team high for goals this season at 14 tallies. Brett Engelhard, who is currently in the AHL with St. John's, holds the Gladiators current ream record.

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

December 26th, Columbia 3, Gladiators 2 – L

The Gladiators fell behind in the first period and could never recover as Matt Ulwelling tallied two goals for the Inferno, including the game winner shorthanded, to lead Columbia past the Gwinnett. Jim Jackson and Mike Vigilante scored for Gwinnett, both on the power play. Brad Schell recorded two assists in the loss while Jeff Campbell recorded his first assists since December 14th for the Gladiators.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, December 28th vs. Pee Dee, 7:05 p.m. – wdun.com

It's the second Team Trading Card Nights as the first 2,000 fans will receive a Gladiators team trading card poster courtesy of GMAC Financial Services, The Gwinnett Daily Post and Kicks 101.5 FM. It's also the fist Atlanta appearance of the ZOOperstars! As they bring their part animal-mascot, part sports superstars to the Arena at Gwinnett Center. It's also the first meeting of the season against the Pee Dee Pride this season. The Gladiators went 4-1-1 overall and 2-1-0 last season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center against Pee Dee.

Thursday, December 30th @ Greenville, 7:05 pm – WDUN, News Talk 550

The Grrrowl won the first meeting of the season at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville with a 5-2 win over the Gladiators on December 18th. Gwinnett leads the season series 2-1-0 with wins on October 31st and December 3rd. Cam Brown is scheduled to tie the all time ECHL games played record in this game as the Gladiators captain is currently 2 games shy of the mark.

Saturday, January 1st, @ Augusta, 7:35 p.m. – WDUN, News Talk 550

The Gladiators have split the two games against the Lynx this season with each team winning away from home. Cam Brown is scheduled to set a new all time ECHL Games Played record against the Lynx. If the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native plays each game this week, he will have appeared in his 679th ECHL game, setting a new league record for games played in a career.

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: 10:30 – 12 noon, Arena at Gwinnett Center Tuesday: Game vs. Pee Dee
Wednesday: 10 – 11:15 a.m., IceForum Duluth Thursday: Game @ Greenville
Friday: 11:15 – 12:45 p.m., IceForum Duluth Saturday: Game @ Augusta
Sunday: day off

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