A Strategic Addition
The Atlanta Gladiators have officially signed forward Joey Cipollone and his younger brother Anthony for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, a move that reinforces the team’s depth ahead of a competitive ECHL campaign.
Joey, 27, arrives after a career‑year in which he recorded 37 points — 17 goals and 20 assists — across 72 games, ranking sixth in overall points, fifth in goals and tied for sixth in assists among Gladiators skaters. He also played every minute of the previous season, a testament to his durability, and contributed three points in his playoff debut.
Anthony, 24, is entering his first professional contract after a four‑year stint at Quinnipiac University, where he helped the Bobcats capture the 2023 NCAA National Championship as a freshman. Over his collegiate career he amassed 28 points in 122 appearances and capped his senior season with 10 points in 34 games.
Both brothers bring a blend of college triumph and junior‑level championship experience. Anthony previously captured the Alberta Junior Hockey League title with the Brooks Bandits in 2022, adding 52 points in that campaign, while Joey’s professional debut came with the Worcester Railers in 2023‑24, where he posted 22 points.
Championship pedigree meets professional ambition
The Gladiators, an ECHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators and the Milwaukee Admirals, view the Cipollone brothers as a strategic asset that can bridge the gap between developmental talent and NHL‑ready prospects. Their addition reflects a broader strategy to cultivate home‑grown talent while leveraging the Predators’ player‑development pipeline.
Hailing from Purchase, New York, the siblings join a roster that includes a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging prospects, positioning the Gladiators to contend for a playoff berth in the upcoming season.