Gladiators fall to Swamp Rabbits

The Atlanta Gladiators (41-21-3-1) fell to the Swamp Rabbits (29-26-5-4) in a 3-2 decision at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday evening. Mitchell Hoelscher and Derek Topatigh scored Atlanta’s goals while Chris Nell turned in another strong performance in net with 34 saves. 

The Gladiators clinched a spot in the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs with Friday night’s win against Greenville. Atlanta had missed the playoffs in five out of the last six seasons (not including 2019-20) and had not been to the postseason since the 2017-2018 season under Chuck Weber.

The Gladiators next take the ice again Sunday afternoon against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at Gas South Arena, The pick drops at 3:00.