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November 27, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


A Career Night: Scott Mifsud had a career night for the Gladiators in Friday night's 6-5 shootout win over the South Carolina Stingrays. Mifsud collected a goal and 3 assists for 4 points setting a career high for points in a game. The second year pro out of Burlington, Ontario posted three assists twice (1/16, 3/24) last season for Gwinnett as he appeared in 71 regular season games for the Gladiators.

Lighting the Lamp: Colton Fretter continues to lead the Gladiators in goals scored as the rookie forward posted two goals in the Gladiators 8-2 win over Charlotte on Thursday night while adding a marker in Friday's 6-5 shootout win over the South Carolina Stingrays and posting an unassisted tally in Saturday's 5-2 win over Columbia. The Harrow, Ontario native now has 14 goals on the season and shares first in the ECHL in goals while ranking first among ECHL rookies in that category.

Breaking the Streak! The Gladiators won their first shootout in over a year. Gwinnett downed the South Carolina Stingrays 6-5 in a shootout on Friday night. Gwinnett used shootout goals by Bruce Mulherin and Scott Mifsud while Dave Caruso posted saves on 4 of South Carolina's five chances for the win. It was the Gladiators first win in a shootout since a 4-3 win at Charlotte on March 19, 2005. Rick Emmett had the deciding goal in the shootout for Gwinnett in the win over Charlotte two seasons ago.

Looking for Seven: Gladiators forward Brad Schell is now 7 goals shy of 50 in his Gladiators and ECHL career after posting his 6th goal of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 loss against Charlotte. Schell entered the season with 37 goals and now has 43 on the year as he has added six so far this season. The Scott, Saskatchewan native looks to become just the third Gladiator to accomplish the feat joining Chris Durno (52) and Jeff Campbell (60) with 50 or more goals in a Gladiators career.

Still in the Lead! Third year pro Brad Schell posted an assist for the Gladaitors in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Columbia Inferno. Schell continues to lead the ECHL in scoring as he has posted 6 goals and 23 assists to push his total to 29 points on the year. Schell's 22 assists is also tops in that category in the ECHL.

A Brick Wall: Rookie goaltender Dave Caruso set a new Gladiators team record for most saves in a game as the netminder from Roswell, Georgia turned aside 47 of South Carolina's 52 shots in last night's 6-5 shootout win. Gwinnett's previous high for most shots allowed was 45 during the Gladiators inaugural 2003-04 season in a 3-2 shootout loss at Roanoke and then matched last year in a 6-0 loss against Greenville on January 20th. Trevor Prior finished with 43 saves in the loss for Gwinnett during the 2003-04 season while Tarkki made 38 in the loss last year.

Heading North! The Gladiators embark on their first Northern road trip since relocating to Gwinnett from Mobile. In three seasons in Gwinnett, the Gladiators are 3-0-0 against North Division opponents during the regular season and defeated the Toledo Storm in five games to capture the American Conrference Championship last season. Gwinnett plays Dayton, Reading and Wheeling for the first time in team history.

Last Week's Games:

November 21st - Charlotte 6, Gwinnett 3 - L
Andy Contois posted the games first goal seven minutes into the first period but Charlotte rattled off the next five goals to take a commanding 2-1 lead after two period. Gwinnett cut the lead to 5-2 on a power play goal by Brad Schell while Charlotte answered to regain the four-goal lead. Matt York's first goal of the season capped the scoring in the contest late in the third period. Jim Jackson finished with a pair of assists in the game while Gwinnett had two power play goals in the loss. Dan Turple made 24 saves in the loss.

November 23rd - Gwinnett 8, Charlotte 2 - W
Gwinnett dominated the Checkers after breaking a 2-2 tie midway through the first period. Colton Fretter finished with two goals and two assists for Gwinnett in the win. Jon Awe, Scott Mifsud, Andy Contois and Matt York each finished with a goal and an assist for Gwinnett in the win. The Gladiators posted four power play goal in the victory on 11 shots while Dave Caruso finished with 21 saves, including a stop on a penalty shot for Gwinnett

November 24th - Gwinnett 6, South Carolina 5 - SOW
Scott Mifsud collected four points (1g, 3a) while helping Gwinnett overcome an early 4-1 second period deficit for the victory. Gwinnett also got three points (1g, 2a) from Mike Vigilante while Dave Caruso made a Gladiators record 47 saves in the victory. Gwinnett also won a shootout for the first time since a 4-3 shootout win over Charlotte on March 19, 2005. Gwinnett got two power play goals and a shorthanded marker from Joel Stepp in the victory

November 25th - Gwinnett 5, Columbia 2 - W
Scott Mifsud posted two goals and an assist while Colton Fretter collected a goal and two assits to help Gwinnett to its third straight win. Dan Turple posted a career high 46 saves in a the victory, turning aside 19 shots in the third period to preserve the win. Mike Vigilante posted his 9th goal of the season while Joel Stepp finished with a goal and an assist for Gwinnett. The Gladiators overcame a 2-1 deficit in the second peirod and posted four consecutive goals for the win. Gwinnett and Columbia coimbined for just five power play chances throughout the entire game.

This Week's Games:

Wednesday, November 29th, @ Reading Royals, 6:35 p.m. - WDUN, News Talk 550
The Gladiators face the Reading Royals for the first time in team history. Reading's Arpad Mihaly shares first in goals scored in the ECHL with Gwinnett's Colton Fretter. Currently in 6th place in the North Division, Reading is just six points out of first place in the division.

Friday, December 1st, @ Dayton Bombers, 7:05 p.m. - wdun.com
Former Gladiators Adam Berkhoel and Lane Manson are on the Bombers roster this seasons. Currently in last place in the North Division standing, Berkhoel ranks first among ECHL netminders with a 1.87 goals against average and a 4-3-0 record.

Saturday, December 2nd, @ Wheeling Nailers, 7:30 p.m. - wdun.com
Sunday, December 3rd, @ Wheeling Nailers, 6:00 p.m. - WDUN, News Talk 550 Wheeling's Sean collins ranks second in scoring in the ECHL behind Gwinnett's Brad Schell. The Nailers share 4th in the North Division with 14 points, just four points back of the first place Trenton Titans. This pair of games in Wheeling marks the first meeting in team history between these two teams.

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 facilitate building access.
Monday: 10:30 a.m. - noon, Arena: Leave for Reading 10 p.m.
Tuesday: Skate in Reading at noon
Wednesday: Game @ Reading
Thursday: Skate in Reading at noon
Friday: Game @ Dayton
Saturday: Game @ Wheeling
Sunday: Game @ Wheeling

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on November 29st as they travel to Reading to take on the Royals at 6:35 p.m. Season tickets are on sale now. In addition, the Gladiators offer several unique multi-game ticket packages as well as discounted group rates, suite rentals, and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to gwinnettgladiators.com.

The Gladiators are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers and play all home games on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the spectacular 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, where parking is always free.

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