Gladiators Clinch Playoff Spot in 2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs

DULUTH, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators have officially clinched the final spot in the South Division for 2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

The Jacksonville Icemen fell to the Orlando Solar Bears this evening putting them out of contention for a playoff spot which earns Atlanta their first the post-season appearance since the 2012-13 season. The Gladiators will face-off against either the Florida Everblades or South Carolina Stingrays in the opening round in the South Division Semi-Finals. The dates for the best-of-seven series will be announced once the final standings have been determined. Tickets for games three, four and five (if necessary) at the Infinite Energy Arena will go on sale starting Friday, March 30th at 10:00am. CLICK HERE for link to purchse playoff tickets. In honor of the Gladiators 15th Anniversary Season, all lower level seating (Premium, End Zone and Attack Zone) will be $15 in advance of the day of game.

The Atlanta Gladiators 15th Anniversary season continues at the Infinite Energy Arena Friday, April 6th against the Orlando Solar Bears at 7:35 PM. For ticket information, visit the official team website at www.atlantagladiators.com or call the main office line at 770-497-5100.

The Gladiators are members of the ECHL, the nation’s premier "AA" hockey league. All home games are played at the 10,867-seat Infinite Energy Arena, located just off I-85 on Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth – where parking is always free. The Gladiators have established an unrivaled commitment to excellence, maintaining a distinctive reputation for affordable and family-friendly sports entertainment and consistently ranked as one of the top “Things To Do” in the Atlanta area and across the North Georgia region.

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