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Atlanta Gladiators‘ 2nd season, 5th year net minder Chris Nell(30) recently appeared in his 100th ECHL game.

Undrafted, he signed a 2-year NHL entry level deal with New York Rangers, fresh off 3 years at Bowling Green State University Falcons.

He spent most of his rookie season with affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack, but was also lent to 3 lower league teams.

The 6’2″ 187 lbs. goalie played 39 games in the follow-up season in the E and even posted some outstanding stats over two appearances in the AHL with a .084 GAA and .973 SV%, but had maybe been already passed over at that point.

It would be little surprise to see the 27-year old, Green Bay, WI native to look outside the box next season for different hockey logistics.