Gladiators Fall to Adirondack on Teddy Bear Toss Night

Atlanta's ECHL team loses to the Thunder in the second game of a three-game series.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Atlanta Gladiators were defeated 5-2 by the Adirondack Thunder in an ECHL ice hockey game on Saturday night at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. The loss came on the team's annual Teddy Bear Toss Night, where fans throw stuffed animals onto the ice to be donated to charity.

Why it matters

The Gladiators' loss on Teddy Bear Toss Night, a popular promotion that engages fans and supports local charities, is a disappointment for the team and its dedicated supporters in the Duluth community.

The details

The Adirondack Thunder took control of the game early, scoring three unanswered goals in the first period. The Gladiators were able to cut the lead to 3-2 in the second period, but the Thunder added two more goals to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Atlanta Gladiators

An ECHL professional ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia.

Adirondack Thunder

An ECHL professional ice hockey team based in Glens Falls, New York.

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The takeaway

The Gladiators' loss on their annual Teddy Bear Toss Night is a disappointment for the team and its fans, but the event's focus on supporting local charities through fan engagement remains an important part of the team's community outreach efforts.