The Gwinnett Gladiators announced today that they have acquired goaltender Josh Johnson from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for future considerations. Johnson comes to the Gladiators after appearing in four games this season with a 2-2-0 record and a 3.20 goals against average and a .894 save percentage with South Carolina.
The Esko, MN native was 23-13-1 with a 2.80 goals-against average, and a .908 save percentage last season with South Carolina. He also recorded two shut-outs in his 37 games, and was named the Rbk Hockey Goalie of the Week for November 5-11 and December 24-30 and was the RBC Financial Group ECHL Saver of the Month for December.
Prior to turning professional, the 6-foot, 195-pound net minder spent four years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth posting a 22-20-4 record with three shutouts and a 2.71 goals-against average in 51 career collegiate games.
Johnson should be available for the Gladiators for Friday's 7:35 p.m. start at The Arena at Gwinnett Center against the Charlotte Checkers. The Gladiators continue the 2008-09 season on Friday, Nov. 14 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center as they host the Charlotte Checkers at 7:35 p.m.
- www.gwinnettherald.com
Friday, November 14, 2008
Gwinnett Gladiators Acquire Johnson from Stingrays
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