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ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Mandolese Shines in Narrow Loss

December 1, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


NORFOLK, Va. - The Atlanta Gladiators (7-6-2-0) fell to the Norfolk Admirals (9-7-0-1) by a final of 2-1 at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Wednesday night. The Glads took a 1-0 advantage late in the first after a Hugo Roy goal, but Norfolk responded with two goals to seal the victory in regulation. Goaltender Kevin Mandolese made 39 saves in his debut with Atlanta.

Atlanta took a 1-0 advantage late in the first period after Tyler Kobryn sent a beautiful pass across the ice to find Hugo Roy who netted a one-timer from the slot (16:35).

Nine seconds later, Noah Corson evened the score at 1-1 for Norfolk with a sharp wrister into the back of the net (16:44).

Recently reassigned goaltender Kevin Mandolese made a series of incredible saves midway through the second period that ended with him laying out to prevent the puck from sliding inside the right post.

Atlanta received a penalty shot after Hugo Roy was tripped in front of the net on a breakaway opportunity. Roy failed to convert on the penalty shot, and the game remained level at 1-1.

The Admirals took a 2-1 advantage after Anthony Gagnon scored early in the third period (2:17).

Mandolese finished the game with 39 saves on 41 shots in his Gladiators debut. Beck Warm was solid in net for Norfolk with 38 stops on 39 Atlanta shots.

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