Gladiators agree to terms with De La Gorgendiere

DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has signed defenseman Aidan De La Gorgendiere to a contract for the 2023-24 season.

De La Gorgendiere, 21, signs with Atlanta following five seasons with Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League. In each of the last two campaigns, the he led all defenseman on the team in scoring, while also serving as the club's captain.

The Abbotsford, British Columbia native appeared in a total of 248 regular-season games with Saskatoon, piling up 155 points (22g-133a). In 18 playoff games this past year, Gorgendiere added 17 points (3g-14a).