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.

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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2022-2023 Atlanta Gladiators Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Brett Epp (G)Loan	28	1997	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	183	L
	#40	Tyler Harmon (G)	28	1997	Jonesville, MI, USA	6'2"	205	L
	#36	Jon Horrell (G)	44	1981	Beckenham, GBR	5'11"	174	L
	#36	Joe Murdaca (G)	28	1998	Niagara Falls, ON, CAN	6'3"	187	L
	#40	Tyler Parks (G)	34	1992	Imperial, MO, USA	6'6"	198	R
	#1	Alex Sakellaropoulos (G)	32	1994	Tinley Park, IL, USA	6'3"	201	L
	#31	David Tendeck (G)	26	1999	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	172	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Dylan Carabia (D)	30	1996	Sebastian, FL, USA	6'3"	190	-
	#61	Billy Constantinou (D)	25	2001	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#5	Bray Crowder (D)	27	1998	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'6"	209	R
	#48	Tim Davison (D)	32	1994	Green Bay, WI, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#22	Jacob Graves (D)	31	1995	Barrie, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#24	Malcolm Hayes (D)Loan	31	1995	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'2"	220	R
	#6	Noah Laaouan (D)	25	2001	Halifax, NS, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#26	Brendan Mark (D)	28	1998	Grand Rapids, MN, USA	6'0"	183	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	Bode Wilde (D)	26	2000	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'3"	194	R
	#11	Zach Yoder (D)	32	1994	Woodstock, GA, USA	6'5"	205	R
FORWARDS
	#83	Tyson Empey (C/LW)	31	1995	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#19	Carlos Fornaris (F)Loan	31	1995	Miami, FL, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#27	Todd Goehring (F)	29	1997	Wayside, NJ, USA	5'11"	154	R
	#22	Connor Graham (LW)Loan	30	1996	Aurora, ON, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#33	Gabe Guertler (C)	31	1995	Plantation, FL, USA	5'9"	190	L
	#51	Kameron Kielly (RW/C)	29	1996	Charlottetown, PE, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#14	Liam Kirk (LW/C)	26	2000	Maltby, GBR	6'1"	183	L
	#12	Tyler Kobryn (RW)	29	1997	Hillsborough, NJ, USA	6'3"	214	R
	#26	Ian Mackey (F)	30	1996	Tower Lakes, IL, USA	6'3"	181	L
	#9	Zac Masson (RW)Loan	30	1996	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#5	Paul McAvoy (F)	29	1996	Richmond, KY, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#18	Michal Mrázik (RW/C)	25	2001	Liptovsky Mikulas, SVK	6'4"	220	R
	#59	Eric Neiley (RW/C)"A"	34	1992	Warminster Township, PA, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#37	Kaid Oliver (C)	26	2000	White Rock, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#23	Michael Pelech (C)"A"	36	1989	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	#21	Brandon Schultz (C/LW)	30	1996	Estero, FL, USA	5'9"	181	L
	#74	Sang Hoon Shin (C/LW)	33	1993	Seoul, KOR	5'8"	170	R
	#16	Cody Sylvester (C/LW)"A"	34	1992	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	L
	#13	Colin Theisen (C)	29	1997	Monroe, MI, USA	6'0"	192	L
	#29	Odeen Tufto (C/RW)	29	1997	Chaska, MN, USA	5'7"	174	R
	#15	Michael Turner (LW)	30	1995	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	207	L
	#20	Reece Vitelli (C/RW)	25	2001	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	R
	#57	Mitch Walinski (F)	27	1998	Lincoln, RI, USA	6'1"	181	R

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2022-2023 Atlanta Gladiators Staff

Head CoachJeff Pyle
Asst. CoachDerek Nesbitt
Dir. of BroadcastingMike Folta
Dir. of BroadcastingLiam Gotimer
Dir. of CommunicationsMike Folta
Dir. of CommunicationsLiam Gotimer
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJeff Pyle
Franchise OwnerAlex Campbell
Franchise OwnerAnson Carter
Head Athletic TrainerAlec Muise
Head Equipment ManagerBen Ellis

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Atlanta Gladiators Facts

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

2022-2023 Atlanta Gladiators Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
18 players
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Experience

Atlanta Gladiators: 2 316 GP
WC: 20 GP
OG: 4 GP
SHL: 1 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 40 GP
Liiga: 25 GP
AHL: 361 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

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/04/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Atlanta Gladiators	South Carolina Stingrays	1 - 3	ECHL
05/01/2026 11:05 PM UTC	South Carolina Stingrays	Atlanta Gladiators	2 - 3 (OT 89:44)	ECHL
04/28/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Atlanta Gladiators	South Carolina Stingrays	3 - 4	ECHL
04/27/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Atlanta Gladiators	South Carolina Stingrays	0 - 4	ECHL
04/25/2026 10:05 PM UTC	South Carolina Stingrays	Atlanta Gladiators	3 - 4	ECHL

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Atlanta Gladiators History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Atlanta Gladiators
2026-2027	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Chad Nychuk (D)	2026-2027	HPK	Liiga	3	2	1	3	2
2.	Louis Boudon (F)	2026-2027	Jukurit	Liiga	4	2	1	3	0
3.	Joe Gatenby (D)	2026-2027	Storhamar	Champions HL	3	1	1	2	0
4.	Liam Kirk (F)	2026-2027	Eisbären Berlin	Champions HL	2	0	2	2	0
5.	Brian Cooper (D)	2026-2027	Växjö Lakers HC	Champions HL	3	1	0	1	0
6.	Josh Currie (F)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	Champions HL	3	0	1	1	0
7.	Olivier Galipeau (D)	2026-2027	EC Salzburg	Champions HL	3	0	1	1	2
8.	Isak Walther (F)	2026-2027	Sport	Liiga	4	0	1	1	0
9.	Adam Smith (D)	2026-2027	Eisbären Berlin	Champions HL	3	0	0	0	0
10.	Joonas Lyytinen (D)	2026-2027	KalPa	Liiga	3	0	0	0	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	26.63
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	27.03
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	26.55
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	26.14
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.77

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Regular Season

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

#	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

#	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.

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Brad Schell (F)	2006-2007	63	25	110
2.	Scott Mifsud (F)	2006-2007	70	26	94
3.	Jeff Campbell (F)	2007-2008	65	26	91
4.	Cody Sylvester (F)	2022-2023	70	38	86
5.	Jeff Campbell (F)	2005-2006	62	30	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Cody Sylvester (F)	2022-2023	70	38	86
2.	Colton Fretter (F)	2006-2007	51	36	68
3.	Kevin Doell (F)	2003-2004	63	33	74
4.	Guillaume Desbiens (F)	2005-2006	65	33	60
5.	Phil Lane (F)	2017-2018	62	32	57

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Brad Schell (F)	2006-2007	63	85	110
2.	Scott Mifsud (F)	2006-2007	70	68	94
3.	Jeff Campbell (F)	2007-2008	65	65	91
4.	Brandon Dietrich (F)	2003-2004	72	60	70
5.	Michael Pelech (F)	2022-2023	71	57	75

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Myles Stoesz (F)	2007-2008	64	6	291
2.	Adam Smyth (F)	2005-2006	64	20	286
3.	Blue Bennefield (F)	2003-2004	72	38	222
4.	Adam Smyth (F)	2004-2005	49	16	217
5.	Luke Sandler (F)	2017-2018	65	22	190