1.04.2010

Gwinnett Gladiators make the playoffs!

December 2009 Edition

ECHL American Conference Standings (as of December 30th, 2009) - top 8 qualify for playoffs

South Carolina Stingrays 23-8-1-3 50 pts

Reading Royals 18-11-1-2 39 pts

Toledo Walleye 17-10-1-3 38 pts

Cincinnati Cyclones 18-11-0-1 37 pts

Florida Everblades 16-12-2-3 37 pts

Kalamazoo Wings 16-8-4-0 36 pts

Charlotte Checkers 16-10-3-1 36 pts

Gwinnett Gladiators 15-11-2-1 33 pts

Elmira Jackals 14-13-2-2 32 pts

Wheeling Nailers 15-15-1-1 32 pts

Trenton Devils 10-14-3-4 27 pts

Johnstown Chiefs 8-16-3-3 22 pts


Hooray for Hat Trick!

Hat Trick for Reading nights a huge success

The Gladiators had a pair of games in November to mark their annual Hat Trick for Reading Program sponsored by Suwanee Dental Care. Local elementary school students were rewarded for their reading efforts with game vouchers.

First, the Gladiators hosted Kalamazoo on November 7th as 8,614 fans crowded into Gwinnett Arena. The Gladiators battled back from early deficits but would fall 5-4 after a late 3rd period goal.

Sing for Santa celebrates 6th year!

7,711 fans packed the arena to see the 6th Annual Sing for Santa Concert during the 1st Intermission. The concert featured over 1,100 local elementary school kids and was presented by Bubbling Creek Company, Kroger, Racetrac, and the Gwinnett Daily Post. The kids were featured singing holiday favorites during a 10 minute concert.

On the ice, the Gladiators battled first place South Carolina tooth and nail before giving up a late tie-breaking goal in a 3-1 loss.

The following week on November 13th, a near capacity crowd of 10,583 watched the Gladiators score the tying goal with just 15 seconds remaining en route to a 3-2 shootout victory over South Carolina



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