Skilled Forward Schultz Enlists with Gladiators
August 23, 2022 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release
DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced on Tuesday that the team has signed forward Brandon Schultz for the 2022-23 season. Schultz is the 11th player and the sixth forward to sign with the Gladiators for the upcoming campaign.
"Brandon adapted to the pro game nicely as a rookie last season," commented Team President Jerry James. "We're excited to have him in Atlanta."
Schultz, 26, registered 25 points (12G-13A) as a rookie with the Western Conference Champion Toledo Walleye last season.
Brandon Schultz photo link "Schultz is a solid two-way forward with speed and skill who put up great numbers in limited time in Toledo," stated Head Coach Jeff Pyle. "He will be a great addition to this team. I look forward to working with him."
The 5-foot-7, 160-pound forward spent two years at Northeastern University before transferring to Northern Michigan University for his junior and senior seasons. Schultz contributed 28 points (9G-19A) through 72 NCAA Division I games with the Huskies and the Wildcats.
"I'm looking forward to meeting all the guys soon at camp, and I'm excited about the year," said Schultz. "Coach Pyle stressed how good of a group of guys they are in that locker room, and I look forward to meeting everyone and getting the season going."
A native of Estero, Florida, Schultz skated at the IceForum in Duluth when he played for the TPH Thunder 16U AAA team during the 2011-12 season.
Schultz joins Dylan Carabia (D), Tim Davison (D), Jacob Graves (D), Gabe Guertler (F), Eric Neiley (F), Hugo Roy (F), Alex Sakellaropoulos (G), Cody Sylvester (F), Derek Topatigh (D), and Mike Turner (F) as players to have signed with the Gladiators for 2022-23.
ECHL Stories from August 23, 2022
- Mavericks Sign Defenseman Josh Elmes - Kansas City Mavericks
- Mavericks Sign Forward Garrett Klee - Kansas City Mavericks
- Thunder Signs Defenseman Hamilton - Wichita Thunder
- Steelheads Sign ECHL Forwards Jade Miller, Ty Pelton-Byce - Idaho Steelheads
- Americans Make a Big Splash with the Signing of Top-Notch Defenseman - Allen Americans
- Rush Trade Rights to Alec Butcher to Reading - Rapid City Rush
- Steven Oleksy Returns to Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears
- K-Wings Re-Sign Defenseman Justin Murray - Kalamazoo Wings
- LA Kings Announce ECHL Affiliation with Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Everblades Agree to Terms with Kody McDonald and Cole MacDonald - Florida Everblades
- Skilled Forward Schultz Enlists with Gladiators - Atlanta Gladiators
- Admirals Bring Aboard Masson for Upcoming Season - Norfolk Admirals
- Last Week around the Leagues - OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Atlanta Gladiators Stories
- Gladiators Welcome Seven Summer Interns to the Team
- Gladiators Announce 2024-25 Season Ending Roster
- Gladiators Acquire Defenseman Jack Robilotti as Futures Trades Are Completed with Orlando, Wheeling, & Bloomington
- Huver & Shin Join Gladiators Staff as Managers of New Business Development
- Gladiators Game of the Month 7-Game Pack Available Now
