What league does Atlanta Gladiators play in?

Atlanta Gladiators play in the ECHL.

When was Atlanta Gladiators founded?

Atlanta Gladiators was founded in 2003 in Duluth, GA, USA, USA.

Where is Atlanta Gladiators based?

Atlanta Gladiators is based in Duluth, GA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Atlanta Gladiators?

The head coach of Atlanta Gladiators is Jeff Pyle.

Who is the captain of Atlanta Gladiators?

The captain of Atlanta Gladiators is Jeff Mason.

What arena does Atlanta Gladiators play in?

Atlanta Gladiators play their home games at Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA, USA.

Who is the general manager of Atlanta Gladiators?

The general manager of Atlanta Gladiators is Steve Chapman.

What are the team colors of Atlanta Gladiators?

The team colors of Atlanta Gladiators are Maroon + Black + White.

Gwinnett Gladiators

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2008-2009 Season

Gwinnett Gladiators were 31-35-6 in the 2008-09 ECHL season with 68 points, 4th in the American Conference: South Division and 18th overall.

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2008-2009 Gwinnett Gladiators Roster

Gwinnett Gladiators — 2008-2009 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Charlie Effinger (G)	40	1985	Belleville, IL, USA	6'1"	165	L
	#1	Joe Fallon (G)	41	1985	Bemidji, MN, USA	6'3"	190	L
	#33	Josh Johnson (G)	42	1984	Esko, MN, USA	6'0"	170	L
	#31	Kevin Nastiuk (G)	41	1985	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#31	Kevin Regan (G)	42	1984	South Boston, MA, USA	6'1"	190	L
		Curtis Ryser (G)	42	1984	Loganville, GA, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#31	Dan Turple (G)	41	1985	Oakland, ON, CAN	6'6"	218	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#13	Preston Briggs (D)	45	1981	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	6'4"	201	L
	#55	Chris Cava (D)	46	1980	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#2	Chad Denny (D)	39	1987	Eskasoni First Nation, NS, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	#5	Jeff Dunne (D)	41	1985	Grove, MO, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#6	Josh Engel (D)	42	1984	Rice Lake, WI, USA	6'3"	203	L
	#73	Brandon Gentile (D)	39	1987	Clarkston, MI, USA	6'0"	205	L
	#9	Jim Jackson (D)	46	1980	Marquette, MI, USA	5'11"	170	L
	#14	Jim Jorgensen (D)	41	1985	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#27	Mike Looby (D)	41	1985	Brampton, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	L
	#25	Ryan Mahrle (D)	41	1985	Troy, MI, USA	5'11"	174	R
	#11	Scott Marchesi (D)	43	1983	South Portland, ME, USA	6'1"	201	L
	#3	Jeff Mason (D)"C"	45	1981	Easthampton, MA, USA	5'10"	181	R
		Drew Paris (D)	38	1988	Pointe-Claire, QC, CAN	6'4"	220	R
	#12	Jean-Claude Sawyer (D)	40	1986	Saint John, NB, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#4	Brennan Turner (D)	39	1986	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#4	Ryan Van Buskirk (D)	46	1980	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'2"	214	L
	#9	Brian Yandle (D)	43	1983	Milton, MA, USA	6'0"	185	R
	#24	Phil Youngclaus (D)	43	1983	Methuen, MA, USA	5'11"	209	R
FORWARDS
	#15	Pat Bateman (C)	44	1982	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#17	Adam Berti (LW)	40	1986	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#20	Andy Brandt (RW)"A"	43	1983	Wausau, WI, USA	6'1"	183	R
	#7	Bryson Busniuk (LW)	46	1979	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'2"	190	L
	#9	Bryan Esner (F)	43	1983	Cleveland, OH, USA	5'9"	165	R
	#26	Jordan Fox (C/D)	42	1984	Kirkwood, MO, USA	5'10"	194	R
	#39	Travis Fuller (LW)	40	1986	Whitney, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#11	Bruce Graham (C)	40	1985	Moncton, NB, CAN	6'6"	220	L
	#22	Adam Hobson (W/C)	39	1987	Lund, SWE	6'1"	220	L
	#19	Brandon Kaleniecki (RW)	44	1982	Livonia, MI, USA	5'10"	201	L
	#15	Marty Mjelleli (F)	43	1983	Faribault, MN, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#29	Tomas Pospisil (RW)	39	1987	Sumperk, CZE	6'0"	194	R
	#34	Jeff Prough (RW)	40	1986	Farmington Hills, MI, USA	5'10"	170	R
	#18	Brad Schell (C)	42	1984	Scott, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#8	Matthew Siddall (RW)	42	1984	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#23	Dirk Southern (C)	43	1983	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	179	R
	#21	Myles Stoesz (W/D)	39	1987	Steinbach, MB, CAN	6'2"	214	R
	#28	Dan Sullivan (RW)	45	1981	Weston, ON, CAN	6'2"	225	R
	#10	Tom Zanoski (LW)	42	1984	Zagreb, CRO	5'11"	185	L
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2008-2009 Gwinnett Gladiators Staff

Head CoachJeff Pyle
General ManagerSteve Chapman
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJeff Pyle
Equipment ManagerPat Houlihan
Franchise OwnerBill Davidson
Franchise OwnerJay Gilbertson
Franchise OwnerDan Hauck
Franchise OwnerToby Jeffreys
Franchise OwnerJim Pinard
Franchise OwnerTom Sapitowicz
PresidentSteve Chapman

Team Staff History

2008-2009 Gwinnett Gladiators Captains

"C"

Jeff Mason

"A"

Andy Brandt

Team Captaincy History

2008-2009 Atlanta Gladiators Demographics

Atlanta Gladiators Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Maroon + Black + White
Town: Duluth, GA, USA Map
Founded: 2003

2008-2009 Gwinnett Gladiators Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
20 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Gwinnett Gladiators: 2 228 GP
NHL: 2 GP
Czechia: 14 GP
AHL: 741 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
Nashville Predators (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Arena at Gwinnett Center
Location: Duluth, GA, USA
Capacity: 11 355
Construction Year: 2003

Atlanta Gladiators Games

Atlanta Gladiators — 2008-2009 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/31/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Jacksonville Icemen	Atlanta Gladiators	-	ECHL
10/24/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Florida Everblades	Atlanta Gladiators	-	ECHL
10/18/2026 07:10 PM UTC	Atlanta Gladiators	Norfolk Admirals	2 - 3	ECHL
10/17/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Atlanta Gladiators	Norfolk Admirals	2 - 1	ECHL
10/16/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Greenville Swamp Rabbits	Atlanta Gladiators	5 - 1	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Atlanta Gladiators — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Josh Winquist (F)	Unknown	Details
10/19/2026	Up/Down	leaving	Troy Kobryn (G)	Athens Rock Lobsters	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	joining	Troy Kobryn (G)	Athens Rock Lobsters	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jordan D'Intino (F)	Unknown	Details
10/14/2026	Up/Down	joining	John Prokop (D)	Milwaukee Admirals	Details
10/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Kyle Pow (F)	Unknown	Details
10/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Kirklan Irey (F)	Unknown	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Anthony Shrum (G)	Blue Ridge Bobcats	Details

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Atlanta Gladiators History and Standings

Atlanta Gladiators — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Atlanta Gladiators
2026-2027	ECHL	3	1	2	-	-	0	5	13	2	0.67	4	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	44	23	-	-	5	209	183	93	1.29	3	Division Semifinal loss
2024-2025	ECHL	72	28	35	-	-	9	188	248	65	0.9	6	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	ECHL	72	23	45	-	-	4	187	264	50	0.69	7	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	35	30	-	-	7	226	240	77	1.07	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	ECHL	72	43	24	-	-	5	220	198	91	1.26	2	Division Semifinal loss
2020-2021	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019-2020	ECHL	61	29	28	-	-	4	200	230	62	1.02	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	31	30	-	-	11	197	211	73	1.01	5	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	ECHL	72	32	35	-	-	5	205	229	69	0.96	4	Division Semifinal loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	27	37	-	-	8	234	278	62	0.86	6	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	ECHL	72	34	31	-	-	7	189	224	75	1.04	3	Did not make playoffs
Gwinnett Gladiators
2014-2015	ECHL	72	20	45	-	-	7	174	263	47	0.65	7	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	ECHL	72	29	38	-	-	5	203	227	63	0.88	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	ECHL	72	43	26	-	-	3	211	191	89	1.24	1	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	41	20	-	-	11	214	200	93	1.29	1	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	30	34	-	-	8	203	250	68	0.94	4	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	ECHL	72	31	33	-	-	8	243	277	70	0.97	4	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	ECHL	72	31	35	-	-	6	214	246	68	0.94	4	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	44	23	-	-	5	247	198	93	1.29	3	Division Semifinal loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	41	24	-	-	7	289	256	89	1.24	3	Division Semifinal loss
2005-2006	ECHL	72	50	15	-	-	7	304	208	107	1.49	1	Final loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	40	24	-	-	8	241	202	88	1.22	3	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	ECHL	72	42	22	-	-	8	248	193	92	1.28	3	Conference Final loss

Atlanta Gladiators Retired Numbers

Atlanta Gladiators Stars And Cult Players

Derek Nesbitt (F)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Atlanta Gladiators — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Samuel Asselin (F)	2026-2027	HC Sierre	SL	10	10	12	22	6
2.	Jackson Pierson (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	11	9	12	21	2
3.	Liam Kirk (F)	2026-2027	Eisbären Berlin	DEL	10	7	12	19	0
4.	Blake Murray (F)	2026-2027	Pioneers Vorarlberg	ICEHL	14	6	9	15	6
5.	Philippe Halley (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	12	5	10	15	0
6.	Angelo Miceli (F)	2026-2027	Ritten/Renon	Alps Hockey League	10	4	10	14	4
7.	Scott Conway (F)	2026-2027	Belfast Giants	-	10	7	5	12	2
8.	Reece Vitelli (F)	2026-2027	Kalmar HC	HockeyAllsvenskan	14	5	7	12	6
9.	Mitch Walinski (F)	2026-2027	EV Dingolfing	Regionalliga	4	7	4	11	6
10.	Odeen Tufto (F)	2026-2027	Ravensburg Towerstars	DEL 2	10	2	9	11	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Atlanta Gladiators — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.92
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	27.08
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	26.61
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	26.26
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.90

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Franchise All-Time Points

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Nesbitt (F)	512	166	258	424
2.	Brad Schell (F)	262	79	246	325
3.	Cody Sylvester (F)	303	120	147	267
4.	Jeff Campbell (F)	210	90	164	254
5.	Eric Neiley (F)	315	119	118	237

Franchise All-Time Goals

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Nesbitt (F)	512	166	258	424
2.	Cody Sylvester (F)	303	120	147	267
3.	Eric Neiley (F)	315	119	118	237
4.	Jeff Campbell (F)	210	90	164	254
5.	Brad Schell (F)	262	79	246	325

Franchise All-Time Assists

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Nesbitt (F)	512	166	258	424
2.	Brad Schell (F)	262	79	246	325
3.	Jeff Campbell (F)	210	90	164	254
4.	Cody Sylvester (F)	303	120	147	267
5.	Scott Mifsud (F)	194	66	143	209

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Adam Smyth (F)	113	14	36	503
2.	Myles Stoesz (F)	107	8	13	449
3.	Paul Flache (F)	236	19	82	371
4.	Blue Bennefield (F)	133	37	66	369
5.	Eric Neiley (F)	315	119	237	365

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Derek Nesbitt (F)	512	166	258	424
2.	Andy Brandt (F)	357	76	116	192
3.	Eric Neiley (F)	315	119	118	237
4.	Cody Sylvester (F)	303	120	147	267
5.	Zach Yoder (D)	265	7	34	41

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Daniel Gentzler (D)	1	1	2	2.00
2.	Ryan Garbutt (F)	10	10	17	1.70
3.	Tyler Moy (F)	2	1	3	1.50
4.	Milan Gajic (F)	41	25	58	1.41
5.	Colton Fretter (F)	53	38	70	1.32

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brad Schell (F)	2006-2007	ECHL	63	25	85	110	1.75	60
2.	Scott Mifsud (F)	2006-2007	ECHL	70	26	68	94	1.34	66
3.	Jeff Campbell (F)	2007-2008	ECHL	65	26	65	91	1.40	42
4.	Cody Sylvester (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	70	38	48	86	1.23	36
5.	Jeff Campbell (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	62	30	53	83	1.34	8

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Cody Sylvester (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	70	38	48	86	1.23	36
2.	Colton Fretter (F)	2006-2007	ECHL	51	36	32	68	1.33	46
3.	Kevin Doell (F)	2003-2004	ECHL	63	33	41	74	1.17	88
4.	Guillaume Desbiens (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	65	33	27	60	0.92	187
5.	Phil Lane (F)	2017-2018	ECHL	62	32	25	57	0.92	105

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Brad Schell (F)	2006-2007	ECHL	63	25	85	110	1.75	60
2.	Scott Mifsud (F)	2006-2007	ECHL	70	26	68	94	1.34	66
3.	Jeff Campbell (F)	2007-2008	ECHL	65	26	65	91	1.40	42
4.	Brandon Dietrich (F)	2003-2004	ECHL	72	10	60	70	0.97	31
5.	Michael Pelech (F)	2022-2023	ECHL	71	18	57	75	1.06	92

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Atlanta Gladiators — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Myles Stoesz (F)	2007-2008	ECHL	64	4	2	6	0.09	291
2.	Adam Smyth (F)	2005-2006	ECHL	64	8	12	20	0.31	286
3.	Blue Bennefield (F)	2003-2004	ECHL	72	20	18	38	0.53	222
4.	Adam Smyth (F)	2004-2005	ECHL	49	6	10	16	0.33	217
5.	Luke Sandler (F)	2017-2018	ECHL	65	10	12	22	0.34	190