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Gladiators Weekly Update

February 21, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


No holes in Berkhoel! Gladiators netminder Adam Berkhoel posted his first professional shutout last Tuesday as he backstopped the Gladiators to a 3-0 win over the Florida Everblades. Berkhoel made 28 saves for the Gladiators in the win. It was the third shutout of the season for the Gladiators and the third different Gwinnett goaltender to post a shutout this year.

A Vigilante on the Loose: Mike Vigilante picked up two goals in last night's 2-1 win against Charlotte to extend his point scoring streak to six consecutive games. Vigilante's streak began on February 12th with an assist in the Gladiators 3-2 shootout loss against Florida. Vigilante's longest point scoring streak is 13 games when he put up at least one point in 13 straight games for the Gladiators last season before being called up to Portland of the AHL at the end of November. Peter Flache and Kris Goodjohn share first for longest consecutive streak with at least a point as both recorded at least a point in 8 games earlier this season.

Two for 20 (and 21): Mike Vigilante recorded his 20th and 21st goals of the season in last night's 2-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers. With the goals, Vigilante becomes the second Gladiator to post 20 goals this season joining rookie forward Jeff Campbell. With the goals, Vigilante is now tied with Campbell for the team lead in goals scored with 21.

Bring out Your Dead! The Gladiators penalty kill has been perfect in the past 6 games not allowing a goal during that span. The Gladiators opponents are 0-for-26 in the last six games on the power play and are 0-for-29 in their last 29 attempts. It is the longest streak without allowing an opponent a power play goal this season.

Having a Fields Day: Netminder Sean Fields continues to be perfect for the Gladiators in the shootout on the road. Fields turned aside all 6 South Carolina shooters in the shootout to pick up the win on Friday night. Fields recorded his first shootout win of the season beating Augusta on January 7th denying all 4 Augusta shooters and is now 3-0 in the shootout on the road.

Last Week's Games: 3-2-0, 6 pts.

February 15th, Gladiators 3, Florida 0 – W

Adam Berkhoel made 28 saves for his third win of the season and his first shutout of the season. Mike Vigilante recorded the first goal of the game on the power play 15 minutes into the first period which proved to be the game winner. Lane Manson and Alex Sawruk each recorded a goal and an assist in the win for the Gladiators. With the win, the Gladiators improve to 18-1-1 on the season when leading after two periods.

February 16th, Charlotte 2, Gladiators 1 – L

Mike Vigilante scored the games first goal, 79 seconds into the game but the Gladiators could not hold on in a 2-1 loss at Charlotte. Charlotte scored two goals within 48 seconds of each other late in the first period and that's all they would need for the win. Gwinnett out shot the Checkers 50-20 in the loss. Goaltender Adam Berkhoel recorded his first professional assist on the Gladiators only goal in the loss.

February 18th, Gladiators 4, South Carolina 3 – SOW

Mike Vigilante posted the only goal in the shootout as Sean Fields turned aside all 6 shooters for the win. Gwinnett fell behind 2-0 before Jeff Campbell recorded his team leading 21st goal of the season. Brad Schell tied the game up in the third before South Carolina jumped back on top. Randy Dagenais sent the game to overtime with his slap shot from the blue line with 47 seconds left. Fields made 29 saves in the win.

February 19th, Greenville 2, Gladiators 1 – L

The Gladiators fell behind for the second consecutive game, but this time, could not overcome the deficit. Jim Jackson brought the Gladiators within a goal with his 10th goal of the season on the power play 7:54 into the final period. The Gladiators set a new team season record for most penalty minutes in a game with 41, 33 minutes coming in the final period. Adam Berkhoel made 18 saves in the loss for the Gladiators, while Chris Durno and Mike Vigilante picked up assists in the loss for Gwinnett.

February 20th, Gladiators 2, Charlotte 1 – W

Mike Vigilante posted both goals for the Gladiators in the second period to help the Gladiators past the Checkers. It was the third time during the week that the forward posted the game's first goal. His second proved to be the winner and his 4th game winning goal of the season as he now leads Gwinnett in that category. Adam Berkhoel made 29 saves in the win for the Gladiators while Kris Goodjohn had assists on both goals for Gwinnett in the win. The Gladiators kept Charlotte off the board in the power play to extend their penalty killing streak to 29 consecutive kills.

This Week's Games:

Friday, February 25th, vs. Augusta Lynx, 7:35 p.m.- wdun.com

Meet Chuckie from Rugrats at the game sponsored by Millard Bowen Communities, Peggy Slappey Properties, Charter Communications and Star 94 FM. It's the third meeting of the season against the Lynx at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Gladiators are 2-2-1 this season against the Lynx and lost the last meeting at home 3-2 on Jan 8th.

Saturday, February 26th, @ Augusta Lynx, 7:35 p.m. – WDUN, News Talk 550

Chris Durno has posted 10 points in 5 games this season against the Lynx off of 2 goals and 8 assists for the Gladiators. His 10 points is tops in the series for any player. Augusta has out scored the Gladiators in the 5 games this year, 18-17.

Sunday, February 27th, vs. South Carolina Stingrays, 4:05 p.m. – WDUN, News Talk 550

Gwinnett has record two hat trick this season, both have come against the Stingrays. Brett Engelhardt on November 25th and Jeff Campbell on February 4th. Campbell's 7 goals and 3 assists for 10 points leads all players in scoring in the series that the Gladiators lead 3-1-0.

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: Day Off
Tuesday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Ice Forum Duluth
Wednesday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Ice Forum Duluth
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Arena at Gwinnett Center
Friday: Game vs. Augusta
Saturday: Game @ Augusta
Sunday: Game vs. South Carolina

The Central Division Champion Gwinnett Gladiators continue their second season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Friday, February 25th against the Augusta Lynx 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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