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Gladiators Weekly Update

March 28, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Another Blanking! Gladiators goaltender Adam Berkhoel recorded his second shutout of the season on Tuesday with a 5-0 shutout win over the Fresno Falcons. Berkhoel recorded his first shutout of the season on February 15th in a 3-0 shutout of the Florida Everblades and becomes the first goalie this season with more than one shutout for the Gladiators this year.

Joining the 20 goal club: Forward Kris Goodjohn became the 4th Gladiator to reach the 20 goal plateau this season with a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bakersfield Condors. His 20 goals set a new career high for goals in a season breaking last year's mark of 19 goals. The Gladiators finished last season with six 20-goal scorers and currently have four 20-goal scorers this year.

From Chicago: The Chicago Wolves assigned forward Kevin Doell to the Gladiators on Tuesday. Doell stepped right into the line up where he posted two assists for the Gladiators in a 5-0 win over the Fresno Falcons. He scored the only goal for the Gladiators in Wednesday's 2-1 loss at Long Beach. Doell then added an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win against the Bakersfield Condors and chipped in a helper in Sunday's 3-2 loss at San Diego. Doell finished the week with 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points in 5 games with the Gladiators.

A first! Gladiators defenseman Libor Ustrnul recorded his first goal of the season in the Gladiators 3-1 win over the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday night. His goal proved to be the game winner for the Gladiators in the win. Ustrnul has now posted 1 goal and 5 assists for 6 points in 15 games this season with the Gladiators after being assigned to Gwinnett from the Chicago Wolves.

One for 30: Rookie forward Jeff Campbell recorded his 28th and 29th goals of the season in the Gladiators 3-2 overtime win against the Bakersfield Condors on Friday night. Campbell needs just one goal to reach 30 tallies on the year and currently ranks 4th in goals scored among rookies in the ECHL. His 61 points on the year ranks 2nd among rookies in the ECHL in that category.

To the playoffs: The Gladiators clinched a playoff berth in the American Conference with a win on Saturday night over the Bakersfield Condors. Gwinnett currently ranks 7th in the American Conference but just 2 points separates 7th place and 4th place.

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

March 22nd, Gwinnett 5, Fresno 0 – W

Adam Berkhoel recorded his second shutout of the season posting 28 saves for the Gladiators in the win. Brad Schell scored the games' first goal and it proved to be the winner 11:25 into the first period. Andre Oke pushed the Gladiators lead to 2-0 with 59 seconds left in the first period. Mike Vigilante scored his 26th goal of the season in the second period while Jeff Campbell regained the team lead in scoring with this 27th of the year 1:25 into the third period. Kris Goodjohn's 19 goal of the season rounded out the scoring. Libor Ustrnul posted 3 assists in the game while Kevin Doell chipped in two assists in his first game with the Gladiators after being assigned to the team from the Chicago Wolves.

March 23rd, Long Beach 2, Gwinnett 1 – L

Kevin Doell posted his first goal of the year for the Gladiators 2:47 into the game. It was Doell's first tally since being reassigned to the Gladiators from the Chicago Wolves on Tuesday. Pat Dwyer picked up an assist on the goal, recording his first professional point. Mike Vigilante also picked up an assist on the goal for the Gladiators. Adam Berkhoel made 30 saves in the loss for Gwinnett. The teams skated on a blue sheet of ice at the Long Beach Arena, the color changed for TV purposes. The Ice Dogs posted goals later in the first and the game winner in the second period.

March 25th, Gwinnett 3, Bakersfield 2 – OTW

Bakersfield took a 2-0 lead with two goals by the end of the second period, the first 45 seconds into the middle stanza. Jeff Campbell equalized the contest with two goals late in the third period. His first came on the power play at the 13:48 mark of the period, the second at the 16:12 mark of the final period. Rick Emmett posted the game winning goal for the Gladiators on the power play 40 seconds into overtime for the win. Sean Fields made 31 saves in the win for the Gladiators while Kevin Doell, Emmett and Campbell added assists for Gwinnett.

March 26th, Gwinnett 3, Bakersfield 1 – W

Kris Goodjohn netted his 20th goal of the season to open the scoring 5:39 into the game. Bakersfield tied the game up three minutes later but Libor Ustrnul's first goal of the season proved to be the game winner at 16:57 of the opening period. Joe Bourne added an insurance goal for the Gladiators on the power play at the 7:58 mark of the third period. Pat Dwyer had two assists in the win while Rick Emmett and Jeff Campbell each picked up an assist for the Gladiators. Sean Fields made 38 saves in the win for Gwinnett as Gwinnett clinched a playoff berth with the victory in the American Conference playoff race.

March 27th, San Diego 3, Gwinnett 2 – L

San Diego jumped out to a 2-0 lead with goals 1:23 apart in the first period, the second goal scored on a 5-on-3 power play. Brad Schell cut the lead in half with his 12th goal of the season but the Gulls regained the two-goal advantage before the end of the second period. Mike Vigilante scored a power play goal late in the third period to pull the Gladiators within a goal but the Gulls clamped down defensively in the final minutes keeping Gwinnett off the board to preserve the win. Schell finished the night with 2 points adding an assist while Jeff Campbell, Kevin Doell and Randy Dagenais each picked up a helper in the loss. Adam Berkhoel made 24 saves in the loss for Gwinnett.

This Week's Games:

Friday, April 1st, vs. Augusta Lynx, 7:35 p.m. – wdun.com

It's team poster night sponsored by Road Atlanta and Star 94 FM. Be one of the first 2,000 fans to the game and receive a free Gladiators team poster as the Gladiators hung out with "The Gladiator", Ladder 5, from Gwinnett County Fire Station 5. Following this game, Gladiators face the Lynx two more times before the end of the regular season. Gwinnett is 1-1-1 this season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center against the Lynx winning the last meeting 8-2 on February 25th.

Saturday, April 2nd, vs. Charlotte Checkers, 7:35 p.m. - wdun.com

Meet Spongebob Squarepants at the game courtesy of Star 94 FM, Comcast Cable and Kroger. Gwinnett won the last meeting against the Checkers in dramatic fashion back on March 19th as Mike Vigilante scored with 1.7 seconds left in the third period to send the game to overtime where Rick Emmett scored the deciding goal in the shootout for Gwinnett. The Gladiators are unbeaten at home against the Checkers this season with a 2-0-1 record.

Sunday, April 3rd, @ Pee Dee Pride, 2:30 p.m. – wdun.com

This game is the final meeting of the regular season against the Pride this year. The Gladiators won the last meeting and only meeting so far this season in Pee Dee by a 4-1 score on March 12th. The Gladiators have outscored the Pride by a combined 10-4 margin this season in 3 games.

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: Travel Day back to Gwinnett – arrive at airport at 5 p.m.

Tuesday: day off

Wednesday: tba

Thursday: tba

Friday: Game vs. Augusta

Saturday: Game vs. Charlotte

Sunday: Game @ Pee Dee

The Central Division Champion Gwinnett Gladiators continue their second season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Friday, April 1st 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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