ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Gwinnett Inks First Two For 2013-14

Published on July 25, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


DULUTH, Ga. - The Gwinnett Gladiators signed the first two members of the 2013-14 squad on Wednesday, as the team brought back defenseman Jonathan Narbonne and added former Ohio State defenseman Devon Krogh.

Narbonne, 20, spent a majority of last season with the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where he tallied nine goals, 31 assists, and was a plus-13 in 57 games. He also had an assist in five playoff games for Moncton. The Laval, PQ native also had a goal and five assists in seven games for Shawinigan of the QMJHL, and was awarded the "Kevin Lowe Trophy" as the best defensive defenseman in the league.

The Gladiators signed Narbonne on March 31, and he was with the team through its playoff run but did not appear in a game.

"Jonathan came in at the end of the year as a black ace for the Kelly Cup playoffs," said Gladiators Head Coach John Wroblewski. "Despite not playing in any games, he impressed us immensely with his ability to grasp our concepts and apply a steady, intelligent approach to the game."

"I really liked the coaching staff; they helped me a lot to get better and that's why I wanted to come back," said Narbonne. "I liked the place too. The fans were really good when we were in the playoffs so I'm excited to play for them."

Krogh, 23, racked up two goals and nine assists in 31 games in his senior year as the team captain at Ohio State last season. The West Vancouver, BC native played in 129 games in his four-year Buckeye career, totaling eight goals, 33 assists, and 146 penalty minutes.

"Devon came highly recommended by the coaching staff at Ohio State," said Wroblewski. "He is a smooth, offensively inclined athlete and we will look for him to be a puck moving catalyst from the back end."

"I think it's a really good opportunity," said Krogh. "I was able to talk to coach a couple weeks ago and I think we both agree that it's a good spot for me to develop, and I want to try to get back to playing an offensive type of game that I think I can contribute."

The Gladiators are the ECHL Affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League and are members of the ECHL, the Premier "AA" Hockey League. All home games are played at the 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth.

The team's 11th season in Georgia kicks off on October 18th against division rival Greenville. For all the latest team news, contests, and more visit GwinnettGladiators.com, or like the Gladiators on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/GwinnettGladiators), and follow the team on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/GWTGladiators).

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