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January 31, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Still Unbeaten: Adam Berkhoel continues to remain unbeaten this season in the ECHL posting a 4-3 shootout loss (tie) last night. Berkhoel has recorded a 2.82 goals against average and a .907 save percentage while posting a 1-0-4 record in 5 starts this season. All four overtime/shootout losses for Berkhoel have come in the shootout.

Foiled Them Again! For the second time in three games, the Gladiators scored with less than 20 seconds remaining in the third period to tie a game up and send it into overtime. Colin Stuart was the hero for the Gladiators in Florida on January 21st netting the tying goal with 12 seconds left in the third period while Kris Goodjohn was the hero for the Gladiators last night banging home the tying goal with 19 seconds left. The Gladiators beat Florida in a shootout, 4-3 while dropping last night's contest in a shootout, 4-3.

Back Together: It may have only been for an All-Star game, but Gladiators forwards Brett Engelhardt and Jeff Campbell seemed as if they never missed a beat as Engelhardt scored the second goal for the American Conference off an assist from Campbell early in the second period in Wednesday's Coors Light 2005 ECHL All Star Game. Despite the goal, the American Conference lost 6-2 to the National Conference.

Adding to the Total: Gladiators forward Kris Goodjohn continues to lead the team in scoring after picking up a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss against the Columbia Inferno. Goodjohn has not posted 11 goals and 29 assists for 40 on the season. Goodjohn finished is rookie campaign last year with 19 goals and 37 assists for 56 points in 71 games.

In Double Digits: With an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss, Adam Smyth became the 14th player on the Gladiators to post double digits in points on the season. Smyth now has 6 goals, 3 game winners, and 4 assists for 10 points.

Rescheduled! Last Saturday's game against the South Carolina Stingrays has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 13th at the Arena at Gwinnett Center at 4:05 p.m. Fans are reminded to KEEP THEIR TICKETS. Fans will simply use the same ticket for the rescheduled game.

Last Week's Games: 0-0-1, 1 point

January 28th, Columbia 4, Gladiators 3 – SOL

Kris Goodjohn scored the Gladiators third goal with just 19 seconds left in the third period to send the game to overtime but could get only one shootout in the shootout loss. Joe Bourne posted his second goal of the season in the opening stanza while Chris Durno recorded his 15th goal of the year in the second period. Adam Berkhoel remains unbeaten making 25 saves for the Gladiators in his first game back after being assigned by the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.

January 29th, vs. South Carolina Stingrays

Last Saturday's game against the South Carolina Stingrays has been rescheduled due to the inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 13th at the Arena at Gwinnett Center at 4:05 p.m. Fans are reminded to KEEP THEIR TICKETS. Fans will simply use the same ticket from Saturday's game for the rescheduled game on March 13th.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, February 1st, vs. Pee Dee Pride, 7:05 p.m. – wdun.com

The Gladiators won the first meeting of the season against the Pride, a 2-0 shutout on December 28th at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Gladiators are 9-7-3 this season against the East Division.

Friday, February 4th, @ South Carolina Stingrays, 7:05 p.m. – wdun.com

It's the first meeting of the season against the Stingrays in North Charleston. South Carolina won the last meeting of the season, 4-3 on January 13th. The Gladiators and Stingrays have each won a game while Gwinnett has outscored South Carolina 11-8 combined in those two starts.

Saturday, February 5th, vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots, 7:35 p.m. – WDUN, News Talk 550

It's kids replica jersey night at The Arena at Gwinnett Center as the first 2,000 kids ages 12 and under will receive a free Gladiators replica jersey courtesy of Cintas, Charter Communications, The Gwinnett Daily Post and Kick-Eagle Radio. Gwinnett is 1-1-0 this season against the Ice Pilots and have outscored Pensacola 8-7 in two games combined.

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 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Arena at Gwinnett Center

Tuesday: Game vs. Pee Dee

Wednesday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Ice Forum Duluth

Thursday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Ice Forum Duluth

Friday: Game @ South Carolina

Saturday: Game vs. Pensacola

Sunday: Day Off

The Central Division Champion Gwinnett Gladiators continue their second season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Saturday, February 5th against the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:35 p.m. 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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