ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

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October 29, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Slow and Steady: Gladiators forward Jeff Campbell notched his first goal of the season for the Gladiators in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Reading Royals. Campbell now has 9 points on the year off of a goal and 8 assists for the Gladiators and shares first in scoring in the ECHL.

Streaking Along: Jeff Campbell notched a goal in yesterday's 5-1 win over Reading. The marker extended his point scoring streak to four games as he shares first on the Gladiators for the longest point scoring streak on the Gladiators. Derek Nesbitt shares the top spot with Campbell with at least one point in four straight games as he collected a goal in yesterday's 5-1 win over Reading.

Go Ahead: The Gladiators took early leads in each of their two games last week and went on to post victories in each contest. Gwinnett has not trailed yet this season as they have scored first in all four games so far this season.

A Brick Wall: Gladiators netminder Craig Kowalski may not lead the ECHL in netminding statistics currently, but the Gladiators have given up the fewest goals so far this year through the first two weeks of the season. Gwinnett has allowed an ECHL low 7 goals in four games while the Florida Everblades 8 goals ranks second. Kowalski currently ranks fourth among ECHL netminders with a 1.75 goals against average.

Gone to the "A": Forward Mike Vigilante was called up to the Manitoba Moose on Saturday. Despite missing the last two games, Vigilante currently leads the Gladiators in goals scored with four markers on the year. Vigilante should be available for the Manitoba Moose for their 8:05 p.m. start against Quad Cities on Wednesday.

From the "A": Chad Denny joins the Gladiators after being assigned to Gwinnett from AHL Chicago. A rookie this season, Denny has not appeared in a game yet this season with Chicago. Selected by the Thrashers in the second round, 49th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Denny collected 147 points on 47 goals and 100 assists in 215 career games for the Lewiston MAINEiacs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He finished 3rd in points for Lewiston with 65 (17g, 48a) last year while posting a combined +33.

Back on Top: The Gladiators currently share first in the ECHL on the power play with a 25% conversion rating through four games this season. Gwinnett notched two more power play goals in Sunday's 5-1 win over Reading and now have 10 power play goals on the year. Florida and Cincinnati each share the top spot with Gwinnett converting on 25% of their power play advantages as well.

Kroger Family Sunday: The Next Kroger Family Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, November 4th when the Gladiators host the Charlotte Checkers. Fans can get a Kroger Family Day Deal which includes 4 Premium Level Tickets in Selected sections, 2 Gladiators Gifts, 2 Game Programs and a Kroger Family meal deal which includes an 8-piece mixed Wishbone baked chicken, 1 lb. Deli Salad or Coleslaw, 12ct rolls, 16 count cookies and a 2 liter Big K Soft Drink for only $44.00. The Kroger Family Day Deal is available ONLY at the Arena at Gwinnett Center Box Office and fans can just ask for it by name when ordering tickets. For more information, call 770-497-5100.

Last Week's Games:

October 27th: Gwinnett 2, Augusta 1 - W

Jeff Campbell notched a pair of assists to push his team scoring lead to 8 points on the year. Gwinnett scored a pair of power play goals in the second period and hung on for the win. Jim Jackson recorded his first goal of the year 4:23 into the second period while Dirk Southern notched his first goal of the season at the 12:11 mark which proved to be the game winner for Gwinnett. Craig Kowalski notched 23 saves for his third win of the season. Gwinnett went 2-for-10 on the power play but gave up their only goal on the man advantage as Augusta scored shorthanded with less than five minutes left in the third period but could get no closer in the loss.

October 28th: Gwinnett 5, Reading 1 - W

Five different players scored in the contest while Craig Kowalski posted his fourth consecutive win to pace the Gladiators over the Reading Royals. Gwinnett jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Jim Jackson and Dirk Southern. Gwinnett pushed its lead to 3-0 in the second period on Jeff Campbell's first goal of the season while Derek Nesbitt and Ryan Walsh closed out the scoring in the third period for Gwinnett. Reading broke Kowalski's shutout bid midway through the third period with a shorthanded tally - the second consecutive game that his shutout bid was denied due to a shorthanded marker. Over 130 penalty minutes were dished out in the contest. Gwinnett went 2-for-10 on the power play in the win.

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