ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Hanley Recalled to Portland; MacDonald Returns

Published on October 29, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


DULUTH, Ga. - The Gladiators announced two roster moves on Wednesday, along with a future schedule change. Defenseman Joel Hanley was recalled to the team's AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, while forward Will MacDonald was re-signed by the team.

Hanley, 23, played in three games for the Gladiators in October, and scored his first professional goal in the team's season opening game in Evansville, Ind. He had played in 15 games for the Pirates last season, collecting five assists.

MacDonald, 25, played in 13 games with the Gladiators last year, tallying three goals and six assists. The Alpharetta native also played in 23 games with the Florida Everblades over two seasons. He was a member of the Gladiators' training camp roster earlier this month, but was released shortly before the beginning of the season.

In addition to those player transactions, the Gladiators and Greenville Road Warriors announced the rescheduling of two games in early April 2015. The previously planned Friday, April 3rd game between the two at The Arena at Gwinnett Center has now been moved to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, and the Saturday, April 4th game scheduled for Greenville has now been moved to The Arena at Gwinnett Center at 7:05 p.m.

For tickets and schedule information, visit the official team website at www.gwinnettgladiators.com or call the main office line at 770-497-5100.

The Gladiators are members of the ECHL, the nation's premier "AA" hockey league, and are affiliated with the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL. All home games are played at the 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth - where parking is always free.

As Atlanta's "One and Only" professional hockey team, the Gladiators have established an extraordinary winning tradition and unrivaled commitment to excellence, maintaining a distinctive reputation for affordable and family-friendly sports entertainment. The Gladiators are consistently ranked as one of the top "Things To Do" in the Atlanta area and across the North Georgia region.

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