Forward P.J. Fletcher and blueliner Andrew Jarvis have their sights set on Atlanta for the upcoming season.
On Thursday, the Atlanta Gladiators announced the club has agreed to terms with forward P.J. Fletcher and defenseman Andrew Jarvis for the 2024-25 season.
The 23-year-old Fletcher signed his first professional contract last March with the Florida Everblades, appearing in just three games.
The 6-foot-2, 201-pound Dana Point, California native played one season of collegiate hockey at Quinnipiac University during the 2019-20 season, scoring six assists in 30 games. Following college, Fletcher joined the USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints, registering 34 points (16-18-34) in 44 games. He then returned to college at the University of Miami-Ohio where he totaled 62 points (24-38-62) over 107 games.
Fletcher's 11 goals led the club during his final season and was a collegiate career high.
Gladiators head coach Derek Nesbitt is excited about Fletcher's size, shooting and skating skills.
"He played a lot of minutes in a big role with the University of Miami (Ohio) the last three years, and we believe his game will translate well to the professional level," Nesbitt said after Fletcher's signing was announced.
Jarvis, 27, will begin his fourth professional season in 2024-25 after appearing in 101 games split between the Allen Americans and Tulsa Oilers. He's recorded 15 points, all assists.
A native of Morrsiburg, Ontario, Jarvis played parts of five seasons in the CCHL, all with the Brockville Braves. In 229 games with the club, he registered 119 points (26-93-119).
Following his time in junior hockey, Jarvis spent three seasons with Carleton University, collecting 20 points (2-18-20).
Jarvis is a left-shot defenseman who plays a hard-nosed style, a trait Gladiators assistant coach Matt Ginn is particularly impressed with. He also has high praise for Jarvis's leadership.
"He's a great teammate who will do whatever is required to win," Ginn said following the signing. "He has worn a letter at various times during his career, which speaks to his character and leadership. We are excited to add Andrew's experience and look forward to him helping to anchor our blue line."