Gladiators Add Forward Nick Bligh in Trade with Railers

DULUTH, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators announced on Sunday that they have acquired forward Nick Bligh in exchange for future considerations.  

Bligh, 25, has notched nine points (5g, 4a) in 19 games with Worcester this season. The third year pro has posted 62 points (30g, 32a) in 106 ECHL games in his career. The Boston, MA native set career highs in goals (15) and points (28) in 41 games played in 2016-17 for South Carolina, Adirondack and Indy. The 6-foot, 185-pound forward amassed 42 points (19g, 23a) in 96 games for the NCAA’s Dartmouth College.  

The 16th season of Atlanta Gladiators hockey continues at the Infinite Energy Arena TODAY, December 9th, against the South Carolina Stingrays at 3:05 PM. For ticket information, visit the official team website at www.atlantagladiators.com or call the main office line at 770-497-5100.

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