Neiley comes back to Gladiators

Action photo of Eric Neiley of the Atlanta Gladiators

DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced that veteran forward Eric Neiley has signed a contract with the club for the 2024-25 season.

Neiley, 32, retired following the 2022-23 season, a campaign in which he notched 44 points (25g-19a) in 50 games. This past year, Neiley joined head coach Derek Nesbitt behind the bench, serving as an assistant coach.

In 265 career games played with the Gladiators, the Warminster Township, Pennsylvania native places second in goals (103), eighth in assists (95), and fifth in points (198). Elsewhere in the ECHL, Neiley has suited up for both the Adirondack Thunder (2017-18), and the Jacksonville Icemen (2020-21). Neiley also played in the American Hockey League, skating with the Providence Bruins on two separate occasions.

Prior to turning pro, Neiley played with Dartmouth College for four seasons, appearing in 129 total games, totaling 94 points (45g-49a).