Atlanta Gladiators

ECHL: The Unyielding Spirit of the Atlanta Gladiators and Their Fans

I have been a lifelong fan of sports, something I have mentioned before. My upbringing in Northeast Pennsylvania created a strong allegiance to both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fairly early on which continues to this day. However, my focus shifted last year to include the ECHL team, the Atlanta Gladiators, ultimately leading […]

ECHL Playoff Push in the South: Florida Everblades

Amazing April? Aggressive April? All or Nothing, April? Regardless of what you want to call it, April is an exciting and frustrating time for teams in the ECHL as the season draws to a close and playoff positions are finalized. The League enters the month of April with between five and eight games remaining and […]

ECHL Weekend Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Norfolk Admirals | 03/29/24-03/30/24

Friday – March 30, 2024 In the starting lineup for the Atlanta Gladiators were Brenden Datema and Jake Willets on defense, alongside Jackson Pierson, Parker AuCoin, and Micha Miller as forwards. Notably, Josh Boyer made his professional debut with Atlanta this evening. On the other side, the Norfolk Admirals are striving for a playoff spot, […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 03/22/2024

DULUTH, Ga- The Trois-Rivieres Lions made the very long trek down to Gas South Arena on Friday night to face off against the Atlanta Gladiators for the final match-up of the season between the two teams. Despite winning one of the previous two meetings and the valiant efforts of the Gladiators, Atlanta was not able […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Roster Changes | 03/26/2024

Earlier today the ECHL announced that Spencer Kennedy (F) was released by the Atlanta Gladiators and that the team has also signed forward Josh Boyer. During the 2020-21 season, Boyer accumulated eight points in his inaugural year at St. Lawrence following his transition from Omaha. Subsequently, Boyer contributed two goals and an assist in the […]

ECHL: A Talk with Atlanta Gladiators’ Goalie Gustavs Davis Grigals

On March 8, 2024, it was announced that Gustavs Davis Grigals had secured a two-way, one-year contract with the Nashville Predators for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. For any professional athlete, especially those striving to reach the NHL, such an achievement represents a significant milestone in their professional careers. As a writer and a […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Orlando Solar Bears | 03/23/2024

After the loss the night before against the Trois-Rivières Lions, the Gladiators looked once more to be the spoilers as Orlando remained in playoff contention. The starting lineup for the Atlanta Gladiators included Robbie Calisti (D), Zach Yoder (D), Carson Gicewicz (F), Parker AuCoin (F), and Nolan Burke. Tyler Harmon (G) and Mitch Fossier (F) […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Trois-Rivières Lions | 03/22/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators had back-to-back home games scheduled for the weekend. The first game was set for Friday night against the Trois-Rivières Lions. This match marked the third and final encounter between the Gladiators and the Lions, with their previous games resulting in split victories between the two teams. The starting lineup for the Atlanta […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 03/17/2024

DULUTH, Ga.- For the first time this season, the Atlanta Gladiators welcomed the Toledo Walleye to Gas South Arena on Sunday for a St. Patrick’s Day matchup. Despite an abundance of four-leaf clovers on their jerseys, the Gladiators were unable to channel the luck of the Irish as they fell to the Walleye by a […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Changes | 03/19/2024

Earlier today, the Atlanta Gladiators finalized the acquisition of forward Parker AuCoin from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. AuCoin, who recently showcased his prowess with Idaho, tallied three goals and seven assists, resulting in a total of 10 points over 11 games while with the Steelheads. AuCoin, originally from Sturgeon County, AB, […]