Anderson reassigned to Chicago

Duluth - The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that forward Matt Anderson has been called up to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.

Anderson started his season with the Wolves before being loaned to Gwinnett from Chicago on December 13. Anderson played in 10 games for the Wolves before being sent to Gwinnett, notching an assist and compiling a +1 plus/minus rating.

The forward spent another two games with the Wolves between March 1 and March 8. Anderson was returned from loan to Chicago on March 1 and played for the Wolves that night, notching a goal in the 4-6 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals. Anderson also saw time in the Wolves' 4-1 win over the Providence Bruins on March 2.

Anderson played in 29 games in Gwinnett before being called back up to Chicago on March 1. After rejoining the Gladiators on March 8, he notched 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in the last six games. In 35 total games with Gwinnett this season, Anderson has 13 goals and 14 assists.

Anderson should be available for the Wolves as they travel to Rockford to take on the IceHogs on Friday night.

The Gladiators continue their fifth anniversary season on Friday, March 28th as they continue their visit to Estero, FL taking on the Florida Everblades in the second of a three-game visit at 7:35 p.m. at the Germain Arena. Catch all the play-by-play action in Friday's game online via AccessNorthGa.com on Access Radio streaming channel 3.

Celebrating its 20th Anniversary as the Premier 'AA' Hockey League in 2007-08, the ECHL began in 1988-89 with five teams in three states and has grown to be a coast-to-coast league that has 25 teams in 17 states and British Columbia in 2007-08. The 25 teams includes the Mississippi (Biloxi) Sea Wolves, who return after missing two seasons in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the expansion Elmira (N.Y.) Jackals. The ECHL will play 900 games beginning Oct. 18 and concluding Apr. 5.

The Gwinnett Gladiators continue their fifth season as a proud member of the ECHL - season ticket packages are on sale now. In addition, the Gladiators offer several unique multi-game ticket packages as well as discounted group rates, suite rentals, and birthday parties. For more information call 770-497-5100 or log on to gwinnettgladiators.com.

The Gladiators are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers and play all home games at the spectacular 11,355-seat Arena at Gwinnett Center, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, where parking is always free.