Gladiators add Cranford, Dougherty

Action photos of Ryan Cranford and Evan Dougherty

DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has signed forwards Ryan Cranford and Evan Dougherty to contracts for the 2023-24 season.

Cranford, 25, played with Queen's University for the past three seasons, accumulating 37 points (22g-15a) in 72 games. Prior to joining the Gaels, Cranford spent four years in the Ontario Hockey League with the Kingston Frontenacs. During his tenure with Kingston, Cranford recorded 109 points (56g-53a) in 267 games, and served as the team's captain for the 2018-19 season.

Dougherty, 24, spent the last five seasons with Bowling Green State University. The Kalamazoo, Michigan native skated in 123 games with the Falcons, tallying 26 points (17g-9a).