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Christine Troyke

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Gladiators construct third-period rally to beat Nailers

DULUTH -- Anemic on a multitude of power-play chances in the first two periods, the Gwinnett Gladiators stepped up on special teams to wrest the lead from Wheeling and walk away with a 6-5 victory on Friday.

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Gladiators survive late flurry from IceMen to win fourth straight

Things got interesting at the very end, but the Gwinnett Gladiators held on for a 6-5 win over Evansville on Saturday.

Grizzlies ready to hit the road

Georgia Gwinnett College head coach Brad Stromdahl found the positive in being temporarily homeless.. Because of heavy rains this winter, the baseball field wasn't completed in time for the start of the program's inaugural season this weekend. It is expected to be finished by the beginning of March, but for

GGC softball team prepared for whatever gets thrown its way

Being in a county rich with softball tradition was a blessing and a curse for Kat Ihlenburg as she built the first team at Georgia Gwinnett College.. Yes, there's a deep pool of talent locally. But some players just don't want to be that close to home for college.. "The

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Gladiators gelling after weeks of roster changes

It's taken some time, and one game isn't a definitive statement, but the Gwinnett Gladiators seem to be establishing some chemistry after a series of roster changes.

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Gladiators bounce back with shutout of S.C.

Blanked a night before, the Gwinnett Gladiators solved South Carolina goalie Ryan Zapolski on Saturday.. And Gwinnett goalie Louis Domingue returned the favor, stonewalling the Stingrays for his second shutout of the season.

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Zapolski shuts out Gladiators for third time

DULUTH -- Ryan Zapolski posted his league-leading fourth shutout of the season Friday night.. Three of those have been against his former team, the Gwinnett Gladiators. Two on the Gladiators' ice.. Zapolski led South Carolina to a 2-0 victory with 27 saves in the first of back-to-back

Construction on GGC softball, baseball fields delayed

LAWRENCEVILLE -- Because of all the rain in recent weeks, Georgia Gwinnett College's new baseball and softball fields won't be completed by the time the seasons start next week.. The school, which is playing both sports for the first time, is looking at early March to have games played on

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Gladiators battle back, but fall in OT to Idaho

Gwinnett scored twice on the power play and once short-handed in a back-and-forth battle against a West Coast visitor.

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Last-minute power-play goal lifts Gladiators

When they needed it the most, the Gwinnett Gladiators' power play converted.

Defensive mistakes doom Gladiators in 4-3 loss to Orlando

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett defense had three giveaways within 15 feet of its net.. Orlando scored on them all.. By the third time, goalie Louis Domingue couldn't contain his emotions.. The Solar Bears broke open a tie game with three goals in the second period and beat the Gladiators 4-3

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Hebron teams lean heavily on Skidgels

Tyler and Amber Skidgel are each the leading scorers for their Hebron basketball teams. At home, there can be only one winner.

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Quick-strike Warriors roll past Gladiators

Greenville scored 12 seconds into the game and things didn't improve for the Gwinnett Gladiators. A vociferous holiday matinee crowd of 6,571 had little to cheer about on Monday.

Gladiators continue to see roster movement

The Gwinnett Gladiators traded three players to San Francisco, signed Brian Elser from the SPHL, had Corey Fienhage called up to AHL Rochester and got Jason Clark back from injury all before their game Tuesday night in South Carolina.

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Gladiators fall in ninth round of shootout after late rally

Kalamazoo prevailed in the ninth round of the shootout to win 4-3, but Gwinnett still picked up a point despite giving up leads of 1-0 and 2-1 on Sunday.

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Belzile's two goals give Gladiators boost in 4-2 win

DULUTH -- Rookie Alex Belzile continued to impress with two goals and the Gwinnett Gladiators beat Kalamazoo 4-2 on Saturday.. Playing with a revamped lineup after a handful of callups, the Gladiators also had defenseman Cody Carlson step up with a goal and an assist in the second period which

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Gladiators retool roster in wake of NHL lockout end

The Gwinnett Gladiators were able to activate forwards Joey Haddad and John Scrymgeour from injured reserve just in time.

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Sinkewich scores dramatic overtime winner for Gladiators

The already short-handed Gwinnett Gladiators lost one of their most effective weapons in the first period and still persevered.

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Sinkewich buries winning goal for Gladiators

Defenseman Russ Sinkewich gave the Gwinnett Gladiators a 3-2 victory over South Carolina.

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Construction on pace for GGC's new athletic facilities

While foundations were being laid, while dugouts were being constructed, while playing surfaces were being leveled in Lawrenceville, the grass was growing a couple of hundred miles away.

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Stingrays make Gladiators pay in 4-0 shutout

One of the biggest crowds of the year saw one of the Gwinnett Gladiators' worst games.

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Gladiators surge past Stingrays in third period

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett Gladiators exploded for a pair of goals 23 seconds apart in the middle of the third period and held on for a 5-3 victory over South Carolina on Thursday.

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Hard-working Stevens does it all for Wesleyan

At the end of her first season playing basketball, second-grade Brittany Stevens' coach asked who on the team hadn't scored.

Providence's Carter Martin Classic has had major impact on cancer research

What started as a step in the healing process is now on its way to contributing $1 million for research into childhood cancer.. Over the last eight years, the Carter Martin Classic at Providence Christian has raised more than $710,000 for the innovative therapy research endowment named for the inspiring

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Jakaitis signed by Gladiators' division rival

Former Gwinnett Gladiator and last year's ECHL goalie of the year, Jeff Jakaitis, signed with the South Carolina Stingrays.

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Tenacious Tigers hang on for big region win over Berkmar

Archer gutted out a nip-and-tuck 67-61 overtime victory against two-time defending region champ Berkmar on Tuesday.

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Murovich scores two in Gladiators win over Trenton

The Gladiators held on through a contentious game with Trenton on Sunday to seal their third win in as many days and remain atop the Eastern Conference standings.

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Gladiators beat division rival for second straight night

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett Gladiators took leads early in all three periods and made the third time a charm.

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Gladiators' late surge falls short against Komets

The Gladiators had a three-game winning streak end with a 4-3 loss to the Komets on Wednesday at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

Broncos ride Gardner, Kurien to region win

Brookwood and Central battle in a tight Region 8-AAAAAA opener; Broncos get double-digit win in the boys matchup

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Conference-leading Gladiators keep winning close

Gwinnett on an amazing run of nine one-goal games entering this week's home games with Fort Wayne

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Gladiators beat Orlando 1-0 on Brookwell goal

The Gwinnett Gladiators are good in one-goal games. They've played in eight straight and won seven of those, including a 1-0 victory over Orlando before a holiday crowd of 4,028 on Thursday evening at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.

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Wesleyan draws No. 1 Calhoun in first round

Wesleyan is working its way up to the top. The Wolves finished their regular season with a pair of top-10 teams in GAC and Lovett before enjoying their bye week.

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Gladiators explode past Orlando in third for 4-1 win

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett Gladiators broke open a tight, tie game early in the third period and beat Orlando 4-1 on Thursday to take over sole possession of first place in the South Division.. Young Phoenix prospect Evan Bloodoff and Chris Clackson scored 3:31 apart and Doug Jones put the

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Gladiators drop game in OT

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett Gladiators didn't get their first win, but they did pick up their first point.. Greenville tied the game late in regulation on the power play and Brandon Wong won it 1:27 into overtime on Saturday at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.. The Gladiators led 2-1 with

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Collins Hill's Frazier, Roquet named water polo players of year

Jesse Frazier and John Roquet had no time to savor being named the top water polo players in the state.

Gladiators focused on getting to net in home opener

Gwinnett faces the Ontario Reign tonight at the Arena at Gwinnett Center

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Wesleyan prepared for push from Westminster

Wesleyan's football players had a spring in their step this week after snapping a three-game losing streak with a convincing region win over Hapeville Charter.

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Gladiators get bigger, tougher in hopes of making a deeper playoff run

In the wake of a first-round playoff loss, Gwinnett Gladiators head coach John Wroblewski was already planning for this season.

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Eagles set to defend water polo title

Collins Hill won the first girls state championship last weekend and hopes to match that feat with its co-ed team

Gladiators drop final exhibition game to South Carolina

South Carolina scored three unanswered goals in the last 10 minutes of the second period and that was enough to beat the Gwinnett Gladiators in a exhibition game Sunday afternoon at the IceForum in Duluth.

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Wesleyan paying attention to details after two straight losses

When Franklin Pridgen says his Wesleyan team went back to basics this week, he means it. It's more than just a focus on fundamentals of football on the field.

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GAC's Puzas steps up with program to get cleats to kids in Nicaragua

Spartans soccer standout eager to give back with new charity

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Litumbe an offensive force for Broncos' softball team

There was no missing the dry humor in Brookwood head coach Bill Batchelor's voice.. "Being the great coach that I am, when we started her sophomore season, she was with us on the varsity, but I really wasn't sure what to do with her yet," Batchelor said. "She ended

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Gladiators set to open training camp with Brandt as captain

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett Gladiators report to training camp today and are allowed to hit the ice for the first time Friday.. The on-ice sessions at the Duluth IceForum are free and open to the public.. The team opens its 10th anniversary season on the road Oct. 13 in

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Water polo league expands to include four all-girls teams

Lennox Balog had a fading bruise under her eye. And smiled about it.Balog plays water polo for Collins Hill. The bruises are part of the sport. And a badge of honor.

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Haddad re-signs with Gladiators

Joey Haddad and the Gwinnett Gladiators agreed to terms before the NHL lockout became final.

Dedication pays dividends for ranked Norcross volleyball team

In June, not even two weeks after school got out for the summer, a gym full of Norcross volleyball players were working out together.. Four days a week.. All month.. "I'm talking 30-plus girls every single day," head coach Jeff Cerneka said. "When they don't have to be

Gladiators sign Marietta native Jones

Local eager for a return to the Atlanta area

Gladiators schedule preseason game at IceForum

DULUTH -- The Gwinnett Gladiators open their 10th anniversary season at home on Oct. 19, but fans can get a sneak peek at this year's team two weeks early.