Ryan Cranford

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Orlando Solar Bears | 11/19/2024

The Orlando Solar Bears held their School Day game today, while also celebrating their mascot Shades’ birthday. The setting was lively, with the Kia Center brimming with young hockey fans and their teachers. In their previous matchup, the Atlanta Gladiators claimed a 2-1 victory over the Solar Bears on November 6th. Since then, the Gladiators […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen -11/15/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Women in Sports Night on Friday and faced the visiting Atlanta Gladiators. Jacksonville took a 4-2 victory, with their new goaltender Brian Wilson playing his first game in an Icemen jersey, stopping 37 of the 39 shots, and earning himself the #1 star of the game. Wilson […]

PHOTOS: Indy Fuel vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 10/20/2024

DULUTH, Ga. – For the second night in a row, the Atlanta Gladiators took on the Indy Fuel at Gas South Arena. The Gladiators, showing a strong defense and an ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, took the lead early in the second period and kept the Fuel off the scoreboard for the whole 60 […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators vs Indy Fuel Weekend Recap | 10/19-10/20/2024

The game opened with a moment of silence for both Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau, Indy Fuel‘s announcer Scott Alan, and those lost tragically after the Apalachee High School shooting this past summer. The atmosphere then transitioned to the beginning of the game and the season for Atlanta, who were eager to launch their 2024-25 campaign […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators 2024-25 Season Opening Roster

The ECHL has revealed the opening roster for the Atlanta Gladiators for the 2024-25 season, which will debut on October 19th against the Indy Fuel. Each ECHL team is allowed a maximum of 20 players on the active roster, with no more than 18 skaters at any time. In the first 30 days of the […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Announce 2024-25 Training Camp Roster

The Atlanta Gladiators have revealed their training camp roster. The training camp roster includes a total of 25 players, with eight defensemen, 15 forwards, and two goaltenders. 2024-25 Training Camp Roster: Defense (8): Forwards (15): Goaltenders (2): Tryouts – Players to Watch: Alex Cohen (PTO) is well acquainted with the Atlanta Gladiators, having been called […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Boost Offense with Signing of Two Top Forwards

When the Atlanta Gladiators start the 2024-25 season, fans can look forward to seeing some familiar faces as forwards Ryan Cranford and Jackson Pierson make their return to the team. They are the latest additions to be signed for the upcoming season, joining Derek Topatigh and Eric Neiley. After participating in all 72 games for […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Announce 2023-24 Season Ending Roster

The Atlanta Gladiators have revealed their season-ending roster for the 2023-24 campaign. The roster consists of six defensemen, two goaltenders, and 11 forwards. Defensemen Zach Yoder and Dylan Carabia are among the team’s experienced players among the defensemen. Towards the end of the season, Yoder was awarded the title of Alternate Captain and contributed 10 […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 03/13/2024

Following their victory against South Carolina on Sunday, the Atlanta Gladiators aimed to maintain the positive energy as they prepared for back-to-back games against their in-state rivals, the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The Atlanta Gladiators starting lineup featured: Carson Gicewicz (F), Reece Vitelli (F), Michael Marchesan (F), Brenden Datema (D), and Jake Willets (D). Alex Cohen […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators – 03/03/2024

DULUTH, Ga.– Once again, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits made the short trek down I-85 this past weekend to face the Atlanta Gladiators at Gas South Arena. The two teams faced off on Saturday for Thrashers Night, which ended with the “Thrashers” being shut out 4-0, and then on Sunday afternoon for Faith and Family Night. […]