ECHL Atlanta Gladiators

Walker Heading to ECHL's All-Star Classic

Published on January 19, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlanta Gladiators News Release


DULUTH, Ga. - The ECHL named Gladiators' forward Brenden Walker as a reserve to the league's All-Star Classic on Monday. Walker replaces Byron Froese of the Cincinnati Cyclones on the ECHL All-Stars roster.

Walker, 22, has nine goals and 13 assists through 30 games played, third on the Gladiators roster in points. In his most recent contest, Walker chipped in two goals against the Florida Everblades on Saturday and was named the game's First Star. The St. Anne, Manitoba native was originally named as an alternate player on January 8th.

The ECHL will host their All-Star Game festivities on January 20th and the 21st at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.

The ECHL All-Star Fan Fest, presented by Walgreen's, with player appearances, interactive game, prizes, giveaways, auctions, memorabilia, and a special Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the day's events include the ECHL Hall of Fame Luncheon and the 2015 CCM / ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Orlando. Walker will be a part of the ECHL All-Stars side that will take on the Orlando Solar Bears roster. Select ECHL Skills competitions will be held the same night and will be incorporated into the evening's events.

Walker will play in the Gladiators' next home game on Monday, January 19th, as the team takes on the Indy Fuel at a special start time of 12:35 p.m. for the annual MLK Kids' Day Out celebration.

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.

As Atlanta's "One and Only" professional hockey team, the Gladiators have established an extraordinary winning tradition and unrivaled commitment to excellence, maintaining a distinctive reputation for affordable and family-friendly sports entertainment. The Gladiators are consistently ranked as one of the top "Things To Do" in the Atlanta area and across the North Georgia region.

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