ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gladiators Weekly Update

Published on January 28, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


A New Record! Gladiators forward Brad Schell set a new Gladiators team record for most assists in a season. Schell shattered both the Gladiators team record and the all time franchise record for most assists in a season. Schell now has 63 assists on the season surpassing Brand Dietrich's Gladiators team record of 60 assists set during the 2003-04 season while he passed the all time team record of 61 assists set by Jamie Ling during the 1996-97 season with the Mobile Mysticks.

Up to the "A": The Gladiators lost Jon Awe to the Chicago Wolves on the American Hockey League on Monday. Awe makes his second trip to the Wolves this season and his third trip to the AHL this year. Awe collected an assist for the Wolves on Friday night and added two assists with the Chicago on Saturday night.

The 1-2 Punch! Brad Schell and Scott Mifsud continue to rank 1-2 in scoring in the ECHL through 42 games this season. Schell and Mifsud have combined for 144 points this season for Gwinnett as Schell has 82 points while Mifsud has 62 points for Gwinnett. Mike Pandolfo of Trenton ranks third with 55 points on the season, 7 back of Mifsud.

A true Advantage: The Gladiators continue to lead the ECHL on the power play this season converting over 25% of their chances on the man advantage. Gwinnett has collected 82 power play goals this season. Gwinnett needs just 33 power play goals to tie the ECHL record for power play goals in a season. The Nashville Knights hold the current ECHL record for most power play goals in a season with 115 set during the 1995-96 season. To set a new ECHL record for power play goals in a season, the Gladiators need to average 0.91 power play goals per game over their final 30 games of the regular season.

Lucky #7: Dan Turple posted his 7th consecutive win for the Gladiators in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Everblades. Turple finished with 33 saves for the Gladiators in the win and has not posted a loss for Gwinnett since an 8-5 loss at Pensacola on December 29th. The netminder has posted a 2.81 goals against average and a 0.910 save percentage for the Gladiators during his current wining streak.

Kids Jersey Night: Saturday, February 3rd is the Gladiators annual Kids Jersey night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center as the first 2,000 kids ages 10 and under will receive a free kids replica jersey at the game. Kids Jersey Night is sponsored by Team Cowan - Remax Professionals, Mars Van Lines, The Gwinnett Daily Post and Kicks 101.5 FM.

Last Week's Games:

January 26th, Gwinnett 6, Florida 5 - OTW

Jamie Milam recorded two goals, including the game winner, and an assist to help the Gladiators past the Everblades in overtime. Gwinnett led 5-2 midway through the third but Florida scored three straight to send the game to overtime to set up Milam's heroics for Gwinnett. Colton Fretter had a goal and an assist for Gwinnett while Brad Schell finished with two assists in the win. Paul Flache collected an assist in his first game back in over two months while Bryan Dobek posted his second goal of the year. Chad Painchaud had the game's first goal on a penalty shot late in the first period while Blue Bennefield had Gwinnett's other marker. Dan Turple won his seventh straight game in the win.

January 27th, Florida 7, Gwinnett 1 - L

Colton Fretter scored his 27th goal of the season on the power play early in the first period. Scott Mifsud and Brad Schell had the assists on the Gladiators only goal in the game. Florida set a new team record for most power play chances in a game as the Everblades went 4-for-18 on the man advantage in the win while Gwinnett went 1-for-8 on the power play. Dave Caruso made 37 saves in the loss for Gwinnett. The loss broke the Gladiators three-game winning streak.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, January 30th, vs. Alaska Aces - 7:05 p.m. - WDUN, News Talk 550

The Gladiators face the Aces for the first time since Alaska defeated Gwinnett in Game 5 of the Kelly Cup Finals last June. Gwinnett leads the all time regular season series 1-0-0 after posting a 5-0 win over the Aces at the Arena at Gwinnett Center during the 2003-04 season. Alaska is currently tops in the National Conference.

Friday, February 2nd, vs. South Carolina Stingrays - 7:35 p.m. - wdun.com

Gwinnett faces the Stingrays for the sixth time this season while it is just the second meeting on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center this year. The Gladiators are 4-0-1 against South Carolina this year as Brad Schell leads all players in scoring during the season series with 14 points off 3 goals and 11 assists.

Saturday, February 3rd, vs. Alaska Aces - 7:35 p.m. - wdun.com

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on January 30th as they host the Alaska Aces on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center at 7:05 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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