Thunder extend win streak with victory over Gladiators

Adirondack Thunder defeat Atlanta Gladiators 5-2 for fifth straight win

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Adirondack Thunder extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday night. Goaltender Tyler Brennan made 36 saves to lead the Thunder to the win in front of 7,917 fans at Gas South Arena.

Why it matters

The Thunder’s hot streak has propelled them up the standings in the competitive ECHL Eastern Conference. This win over a divisional rival further solidifies Adirondack’s position as a top team in the league.

The details

Adirondack jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Tag Bertuzzi and Alex Campbell. The Thunder extended their advantage to 3-0 in the second period before the Gladiators got on the board. Atlanta made it a one-goal game late in the third, but empty-net goals by Justin Taylor and Patrick Grasso sealed the victory for Adirondack.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Adirondack took a 2-0 lead in the first period.
  • The Thunder extended their lead to 3-0 in the second period.
  • Atlanta scored to make it 3-1 in the second period.
  • The Gladiators scored late in the third period to make it 3-2, but Adirondack added two empty-net goals to win 5-2.

The players

Tyler Brennan

The Adirondack Thunder goaltender made 36 saves to earn the victory.

Tag Bertuzzi

The Adirondack forward scored the opening goal of the game.

Alex Campbell

The Adirondack forward scored the second goal of the game to give the Thunder a 2-0 lead.

Nolan Orzeck

The Atlanta Gladiators forward scored his team’s first goal to make it 3-1.

Cody Sylvester

The Atlanta Gladiators forward scored a late third-period goal to make it 3-2.

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What they’re saying

“We’ve been playing really well as a team lately and it’s showing in the results. This was a big divisional win for us against a tough opponent.”

— Tyler Brennan, Adirondack Thunder goaltender

What’s next

The Adirondack Thunder will return home to Harding Mazzotti Arena for a three-game homestand against the Greensboro Swarm from February 20-22.

The takeaway

The Adirondack Thunder’s five-game winning streak has them firmly in playoff position in the ECHL Eastern Conference. Their balanced scoring attack and strong goaltending have been the keys to their recent success.