Alex Campbell and Anson Carter Announced as New Gladiators Owners On Tuesday October 18., at Gas South Arena.

New Era for Atlanta Gladiators

The Atlanta Gladiators introduced owner of Capital Staffing Solutions Inc. Alex Campbell and TNT Analyst, Former NHL forward Anson Carter as the new owners of the team. Campbell will serve as the majority owner while Carter will serve as the minority owner. The pair will own and operate the team as ATL Hockey Group LLC.

Alex Campbell and Anson Carter Announced as New Gladiators Owners On Tuesday October 18., at Gas South Arena.

 

 

“Today is a great day not only for my family and I, but also for all hockey fans in Atlanta”, said Campbell. “Let me assure you that our goals are to make this organization elite in the ECHL, on and off the ice, right here in Gwinnett County. We all have an opportunity to work together and show the hockey world that Atlanta is a strong hockey market.”

“I am excited to be a part of professional hockey here in my adopted hometown,” said Carter. “I’ll be actively involved to ensure that Gladiators hockey is widely accepted not only here in Atlanta, but becomes a brand known internationally in the hockey world.”

Both were unanimously approved by the ECHL Board of Governors.

On behalf of our Board of Governors, the League is thrilled to welcome Alex Campbell and Anson Carter into the ECHL family and build on the Gladiators’ rich history,” said ECHL Commissioner, Ryan Crelin. “Through their vision and commitment to the market, hockey in Gwinnett County and the greater Atlanta region is going to grow to new heights, and we are eager to work with them as they embark on the 2022-23 Season and beyond.”

The Gladiators open the season on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday Oct. 22 at Gas South Arena against the defending Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades. The action continues on Sunday against the newly formed Savannah Ghost Pirates.