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Murovich Back in Gwinnett

March 3, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


DULUTH, Ga. - The Gwinnett Gladiators announced that they have claimed forward Tyler Murovich off of waivers on Tuesday. Murovich had made a name for himself as a fan favorite for the Gladiators from 2011 to 2013, playing in 127 regular- and postseason games for the organization.

Murovich, 25, had played in 41 games between the Wheeling Nailers and the Orlando Solar Bears this season, scoring 10 points on four goals and six assists. Murovich was released by the Solar Bears on Monday, allowing him to return to the Gladiators.

"We are excited to have "˜Murv' back here in Gwinnett," said Gladiators Interim Head Coach Andy Brandt. "We know he will come to compete every night and lead both on and off the ice."

The Pittsburgh, Penn. native first joined Brandt and the Gladiators in 2011-12, playing in 71 regular season games. He was the team's third leading scorer that year with 47 points on 16 goals and 31 assists.

The next season, Murovich played in 42 regular season games for Gwinnett (9g, 14a), as well as 18 games for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL. He was one of the Gladiators' offensive leaders in the '12-13 postseason, tossing in two goals and three assists in 10 games.

"'Murv' does all the little things right on the ice, and that's why everybody here loves him," added Brandt. "On top of that, he's such a stand-up guy for the team and the community. It's easy to see why we're so happy to have him back."

The 5-foot-9, 187-pound forward is closing in on his 250th regular season game in the ECHL. He has played in 248 games in the ECHL, and another 64 in the AHL since 2009-10.

Murovich will join the Gladiators in time for their next game in North Charleston, SC as they take on the South Carolina Stingrays on Friday, March 6th at 7:05 p.m. He'll make his return to Gwinnett on Saturday, March 7th when the Gladiators host the Stingrays for $5 Frenzy Night: Mesh Replica Jerseys 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.

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