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 Derek Nesbitt.

What arena does Atlanta Gladiators play in?

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

What are the team colors of Atlanta Gladiators?

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

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2021-2022 Season

Atlanta Gladiators were 43-24-5 in the 2021-22 ECHL season with 91 points, 2nd in the Eastern Conference: South Division and 4th overall.

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2021-2022 Atlanta Gladiators Roster

Atlanta Gladiators — 2021-2022 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#50	Jack Berry (G)Loan	30	1996	Holly, MI, USA	6'1"	181	L
	#1	Michael Bullion (G)	29	1997	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'0"	198	R
	#1	Jon Horrell (G)	44	1981	Beckenham, GBR	5'11"	174	L
	#31	Kevin Mandolese (G)	26	2000	Blainville, QC, CAN	6'4"	181	L
	#50	Joe Murdaca (G)	28	1998	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'3"	187	L
	#39	Chris Nell (G)	32	1994	Green Bay, WI, USA	6'2"	187	L
	#1	Greg Ozubko (G)	62	1963	Duluth, GA, USA	6'0"	194	L
	#41	Tyler Parks (G)	34	1992	Imperial, MO, USA	6'6"	198	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Xavier Bernard (D)	26	2000	Mercier, QC, CAN	6'5"	205	L
	#20	Greg Campbell (D)	31	1995	Oakville, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#21	Billy Constantinou (D)	25	2001	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#48	Tim Davison (D)	32	1994	Green Bay, WI, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#3	Anthony Florentino (D)	31	1995	West Roxbury, MA, USA	6'0"	207	R
	#12	Jacob Graves (D)	31	1995	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#24	Malcolm Hayes (D)	31	1995	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'2"	220	R
	#47	Dalton Thrower (D)	32	1993	Squamish, BC, CAN	6'0"	203	R
	#55	Josh Thrower (D)	30	1996	Squamish, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	#28	Derek Topatigh (D)	29	1997	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#8	Elijah Vilio (D)	29	1997	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#11	Zach Yoder (D)	32	1994	Woodstock, GA, USA	6'5"	205	R
FORWARDS
	#7	Dean Balsamo (LW)Loan	30	1995	St. Clair Shores, MI, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#27	Peter Bates (C/LW)	30	1996	Evanston, IL, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#32	Carlos Fornaris (F)Loan	31	1995	Miami, FL, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#29	Matthieu Gomercic (C/LW)	29	1997	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	201	L
	#12	Tyrell Goulbourne (LW/RW)	32	1994	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#33	Gabe Guertler (C)	31	1995	Plantation, FL, USA	5'9"	190	L
	#22	Matt Harrington (F/D)	36	1990	North Port, FL, USA	5'10"	192	R
	#22	Mitchell Hoelscher (C)	26	2000	Waterloo, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#51	Kameron Kielly (RW/C)	29	1996	Charlottetown, PE, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#21	Tyler Kobryn (RW)	29	1997	Hillsborough, NJ, USA	6'3"	227	R
	#21	Paul McAvoy (F)	30	1996	Richmond, KY, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#8	Josh McKechney (F)	29	1997	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#13	Kamerin Nault (LW)	31	1995	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	194	L
	#72	Eric Neiley (RW/C)	34	1992	Warminster Township, PA, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#17	Derek Nesbitt (LW/RW)"C"	44	1982	Egmondville, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#12	Luke Nogard (C)	32	1994	Mississauga, ON, CAN	6'1"	212	L
	#23	Michael Pelech (C)	37	1989	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#19	Hugo Roy (C)	29	1997	Fleurimont, QC, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#27	Aaron Ryback (F)Loan	31	1995	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	194	R
	#74	Sang Hoon Shin (C/LW)	33	1993	Seoul, KOR	5'8"	170	R
	#16	Cody Sylvester (C/LW)	34	1992	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#15	Michael Turner (LW)	31	1995	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	207	L
Position: G: 8, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 28.03 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 Atlanta Gladiators Staff

Head CoachJeff Pyle
Asst. Dir. of Hockey OperationsPat Houlihan
Dir. of BroadcastingMike Folta
Dir. of CommunicationsMike Folta
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJeff Pyle
Franchise OwnerP. Daniel Orlich
Head Athletic TrainerCorey Dirks
Head Equipment ManagerTrent Hugill

Team Staff History

2021-2022 Atlanta Gladiators Captains

"C"

Derek Nesbitt

Team Captaincy History

2021-2022 Atlanta Gladiators Demographics

Atlanta Gladiators Facts

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

2021-2022 Atlanta Gladiators Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
19 players
1 player

Experience

Atlanta Gladiators: 1 950 GP
NHL: 11 GP
WC: 7 GP
OG: 4 GP
AHL: 917 GP
DEL: 69 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 — 2021-2022 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/07/2026 07:05 PM GMT-5	Greenville Swamp Rabbits	Atlanta Gladiators	-	ECHL
11/05/2026 10:30 AM GMT-5	Savannah Ghost Pirates	Atlanta Gladiators	-	ECHL
11/03/2026 10:30 AM GMT-5	Orlando Solar Bears	Atlanta Gladiators	1 - 0	ECHL
11/01/2026 03:05 PM GMT-5	South Carolina Stingrays	Atlanta Gladiators	2 - 5	ECHL
10/31/2026 03:00 PM GMT-4	Jacksonville Icemen	Atlanta Gladiators	4 - 3 (OT 66:39)	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Atlanta Gladiators — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Carson Denomie (F)	Raymore Rockets	Details
10/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jordan D'Intino (F)	Alvinston Killer Bees	Details
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

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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	8	2	5	-	-	1	15	25	5	0.63	5	-
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
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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	13	11	15	26	6
2.	Jackson Pierson (F)	2026-2027	Herforder Ice Dragons	Oberliga	14	11	13	24	2
3.	Liam Kirk (F)	2026-2027	Eisbären Berlin	DEL	14	7	16	23	2
4.	Blake Murray (F)	2026-2027	Pioneers Vorarlberg	ICEHL	18	9	11	20	6
5.	Mitch Walinski (F)	2026-2027	EV Dingolfing	Regionalliga	6	12	5	17	12
6.	Philippe Halley (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	14	5	11	16	0
7.	Josh Currie (F)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	ICEHL	17	5	11	16	8
8.	Jérémie Malouin (F)	2026-2027	Granby Bisons	LHSAAAQ	8	2	14	16	21
9.	Angelo Miceli (F)	2026-2027	Ritten/Renon	Alps Hockey League	13	5	10	15	4
10.	Robert Calisti (D)	2026-2027	Asiago	Alps Hockey League	15	1	14	15	21

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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	25.81
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	27.11
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	26.61
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	26.29
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.92

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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