Graves rejoins Gladiators

DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has signed defenseman Jacob Graves to a contract for the 2023-24 season.

Graves, 28, played parts of the last two seasons in Atlanta, appearing in 23 total games and recording four points (0g-4a). This past year, Graves posted ECHL career highs in both assists (13) and points (15) in 31 games following a trade to the Fort Wayne Komets.

Prior to turning pro, Graves played six seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, accruing 42 points (4g-38a) in 281 total games with the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors, Mississauga Steelheads, Kingston Frontenacs, Oshawa Generals and London Knights.

In what would be his last season in the OHL, Graves won the J. Ross Robertson Cup with the Knights in 2015-16, skating in all 18 playoff games, and recording 10 assists. Graves has American Hockey League experience as well, appearing in 42 games with the Cleveland Monsters in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons.