ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Jackson Called up to Grand Rapids

February 28, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that defenseman Jim Jackson has been called up to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.

Jackson makes his first career trip to the AHL and joins former Gladiators teammate Jeff Campbell in Grand Rapids.

Jackson currently leads the Gladiators in plus/minus with a +22 rating while ranking 5th overall in the ECHL in that category. In 54 games this season with the Gladiators, Jackson has posted 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points.

The Marquette, Michigan native spent the 2005-2006 in Germany with Kaufbeuren ESV, posting 4 goals and 26 assists in 52 games. He began his professional career with the Gladiators and played for Gwinnnett during the 2003-04 season and the 2004-05 season.

Jackson should be available for the Griffins for their game tonight at Rochester against the Americans at 7:05 p.m.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on March 2nd as they travel to Columbia to take on the Inferno 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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