Marchesan, Carabia return to Gladiators

DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced today that the club has re-signed forward Michael Marchesan and defenseman Dylan Carabia to contracts for the 2024-25 season.

Marchesan recorded 22 points (12g-10a) in 58 games last season. Before joining the Gladiators, Marchesan played in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, mostly as a member of the 2022-23 Commissioner's Cup champion Danbury Hat Tricks. In 46 regular-season games with Danbury that season, Marchesan piled up 58 points (34g-24a) while adding 13 points (8g-5a) in 10 postseason contests.

Carabia is set to embark on his third season with the club. During the 2022-23 campaign, his first as a Gladiator, Carabia collected nine points (2g-7a) in 55 games. This past season, the Sebastian, Florida native notched five points (1g-4a) in 68 contests.

The 28-year-old originally signed with Atlanta following one season in the SPHL, where he suited up with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. In 55 games as an Ice Flyer, he registered 39 points (8g-31a) to go along with a +16 rating, earning him SPHL All-Rookie Team honors for 2021-22.

Prior to his time with Pensacola, Carabia played three seasons at Salve Regina University, posting 16 points (3g-13a) in 71 games played.