Duluth, GA - The Atlanta Gladiators, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced on Tuesday that the team has signed forward Michael Abgrall to a Standard Player Contract (SPC).
Abgrall, 23, is in his first season of professional hockey and signs with the Gladiators following brief stints with the Worcester Railers and the Huntsville Havoc (SPHL) to begin the campaign. The 5’11”, 180-pound forward did not record a point in two games with the Railers but was a point-per-game player through five games with the Havoc, notching five assists.
Prior to his rookie season, Abgrall played four seasons of NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Nebraska-Omaha (2022-24) and the College of the Holy Cross (2024-2026), scoring 19 goals and 32 assists for 51 points in 104 games in his collegiate career. Abgrall hit his stride at the College of the Holy Cross, scoring 8 goals and 17 assists for 25 points in 40 games in his junior season, and 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points in 37 games in his senior season. Last season Abgrall finished 2nd in points among Crusader skaters, blocked 11 shots and won 251 faceoffs.
Atlanta will take on Greenville at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, November 12th to wrap up an eight-game road trip.
The Gladiators return home and begin a nine-game homestand on Friday, November 13th when they take on the Trois-Rivières Lions at Gas South Arena on Lucky 13 Night Presented by Georgia Lottery. Join in on the fun and purchase a special Lucky 13 Night ticket package with a collectible old-time goalie mask by clicking HERE!
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