ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Schell Back From Chicago

Published on January 30, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


Back from Chicago! Forward Brad Schell was assigned to the Gladiators from the Chicago Wolves last Thursday and has made an immediate impact upon his return. The second year pro posted 7 points in two games for the Gladiators. He had a goal and an assist for Gwinnett in a 5-4 win over Columbia on Saturday night. On Sunday, he tied a team high with five points. Four of his five points came off of assists tying a team high for assists in a game - the second time this season he has posted 4 assists in a game for the Gladiators. Schell returns following his first call up to Chicago where he posted a goal and 2 assists for three points in 5 games with the Wolves in the AHL.

All Star Performance: Jeff Campbell, making his second consecutive All Star appearance representing the Gladiators, posted a goal and 2 assists in the 2006 ECHL All Star Game in Fresno, California on Wednesday, January 25th. Troy Milam also got in on the action for the American Conference as he picked up an assist. Milam and Campbell figured in half of the American Conference's six goals in a 7-6 loss to the National Conference in the All Star Game.

Two for 50! Gladiators forward Jeff Campbell needs two goals for 50 in his Gladiators career after recording his 48th career goal in Saturday night's 5-4 win over the Columbia Inferno. Campbell entered the season with 30 goals in his Gladiators career and now has 18 on the year. With his 50th goal, he will join Chris Durno as the only other Gladiator to post 50 goals in a Gladiators career, a feat Durno accomplished in a 5-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers on November 22nd.

What a "Guy": After picking up an assist in Sunday's 7-3 win over Columbia, forward Milan Gajic is on pace to finish the season with 77 points for the Gladiators. That's not too impressive until you see that he will have only played in 49 games this year for the Gladiators. He has been averaging 1.5 points per game for Gwinnett since being assigned to the Gladiators from the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League on December 26th. Gajic leads the Gladiators in scoring over Gwinnett's last 10 games with 18 points off of 6 goals and 12 assists.

See Scooby Doo! The Famous Great Dane Scooby Doo will be making his second ever Arena at Gwinnett Center appearance on Friday, February 3rd when the Gladiators host the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:35 p.m. Comcast and Cartoon Network are presenting Scooby's appearance.

Kids Replica Jerseys! Don't miss the first Kids Replica Jersey night on Saturday, February 4th when the Gladiators host the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:35 p.m. The first 2,000 kids ages 10 and under will receive a Gladiators replica "Home" jersey courtesy of ABCO Security, Kicks 101.5, Tires Plus and the Gwinnett Daily Post at the game.

Last Week's Games:

January 28th, Gladiators 5, Columbia 4 - W

Gwinnett overcame a 2-goal second period deficit to knock off the Inferno 5-4 on Saturday night. Scott Mifsud posted the game winner with 5:17 left in the third period breaking a four-all tie. Brad Schell gave the Gladiators a 1-0 lead early in the first before Columbia rattled off 3 goals to take the two-goal, 3-1 lead. Goals by Jeff Campbell and Milan Gajic tied the game at three. Columbia took a 4-3 lead before Guillaume Desbiens scored for the Gladiators setting the stage for Mifsud's game winner. Sean Fields in his first game back with Gwinnett after being reassigned to the Gladiators from the Providence Bruins made 28 saves in the win.

January 29th, Gladiators 7, Columbia 3 - W

Brad Schell tied a team season high for points in a game with five while four of his five points came from assists. His four assists also tied a team high for assists in a game, the second time that he posted four in a game this season. Adam Smyth posted two goals for Gwinnett who never trailed in the contest. Jon Awe recorded his first professional goal scoring the game's first tally 1:18 into the game. Troy Milam posted his 6th goal of the season and had three assists while Jeff Campbell finished with two helpers for Gwinnett in the win. Five of the Gladiators seven goals came on the power play. Tuomas Tarkki made 20 saves for his second win of the year. Gwinnett remains in first place in the American Conference's South Division with the win.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, January 31st, vs. Greenville Grrrowl, 7:05 p.m. - wdun.com

The Gladiators have struggled against the Grrrowl this season posting just one win in just six tries. Greenville handed the Gladiators the teams' worst loss in team history on January 20th posting a 6-0 win at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville. Following this game, the Gladiators face the Grrrowl just one more time during the season on March 17th.

Thursday, February 2nd, @ Charlotte Checkers, 7:05 p.m. - WDUN, News Talk 550

Gwinnett leads the season series against the Checkers with a 3-0-1 record. After losing on opening night in a shootout to Charlotte, Gwinnett has won the last three meetings. In four games combined this season, Charlotte has scored just once in the second and once in the third period this year.

Friday, February 3rd, vs. South Carolina Stingrays, 7:35 p.m. - wdun.com

Gwinnett and South Carolina have combined to score 34 goals in three games so far this season. Gwinnett won the first meeting of the season at the Arena at Gwinnett Center by a 7-3 score on December 27th. Derek Nesbitt and Chris Durno share first in scoring on the Gladiators against the Stingrays this season as both players have posted 6 points.

Saturday, February 4th, vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots, 7:35 p.m. - WDUN, News Talk 550

Gwinnett improved to 4-0-1 over the Ice Pilots this year following a 4-3 win in Pensacola on January 21st. The Gladiators have outscored the Ice Pilots by a combined 31-12 margin in the five games this season. Jeff Campbell has 10 points in five games against Pensacola to lead Gwinnett this season. The Gladiators will host the Ice Pilots three more times following this game at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

This Week's Practice Schedule:

Practices at the IceForum in Duluth are open to the general public. Arena at Gwinnett Center practices are not open to the general public. Media members wishing to attend practice at the Arena should contact the Gladiators PR staff at 770-497-5106.

Monday: 10:30 a.m. - noon, Arena at Gwinnett Center

Tuesday: Game vs. Greenville (pre game: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - noon, Arena at Gwinnett Center

Thursday: Game @ Charlotte (pre game: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Friday: Game vs. South Carolina (pre game: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Saturday: Game vs. Pensacola (pre game: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)

Sunday: Day Off

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue the 2005-06 ECHL season on the road on Saturday, January 28th as they travel to Columbia to take on the Inferno at 7:05 p.m. The Gladiators offer several ticket packages for different needs as well as group outings, suites and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to gwinnettgladiators.com.

The Gladiators play all 36 home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center located on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth and are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers.

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