ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Schell Called up to AHL Chicago

February 24, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that forward Brad Schell has been called up to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League for the second time this season.

The Scott, Saskatchewan native collected a goal and an assist for the Wolves in two games during his first call up this season. He collected 1 goal and 2 assists for the Wolves in 10 AHL games last season.

Schell currently leads the ECHL in scoring with 98 points off of 23 goals and 75 assists. He leads teammate Scott Mifsud, who ranks second overall in the ECHL in scoring, by 19 points.

Schell has also set a new Gladiators' all time team record for assists (74) and points (95) in a season. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound centerman posted a career best 15 game point (8g, 24a) scoring streak from November 25th through December 30th and was named the ECHL Player of the Month for December.

He was also selected as a starter and the Captain for the American Conference Squad in the 2007 ECHL All Star Game in Boise, Idaho. Schell also collected the All Star Game's first goal for the American Conference.

Schell has posted 32 multiple point games for the Gladiators while tying a career high with 5 points (1g, 4a) for the Gladiators in an 8-3 win at South Carolina on October 29th.

Schell should be available for the Wolves for their 8:00 p.m. tilt against Omaha at home on Saturday night.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fourth season as a proud member of the ECHL on February 24th as they host the South Carolina Stingrays on the Your Best Rate Financial Home Ice at the Arena at Gwinnett Center at 7:35 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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