alex campbell Archives - Business RadioX ®

Atlanta Gladiators Press Conference (L-R): Maximus, Alex Campbell, Derek Nesbitt, Brian Poile, Jeff Pyle, GNASH

DULUTH, GA – Atlanta Gladiators majority owner Alex Campbell announced today that starting in the 2023-24 season, the Atlanta Gladiators will now serve as the ECHL affiliate for the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators. The Gladiators were affiliated with the Arizona Coyotes this past season.

“With the Predators being the closest NHL team to Gwinnett, we wanted to bring our fans closer than ever to our affiliation partner,” said Campbell. “We are thrilled that the road to SMASHVILLE begins in Atlanta, and we cannot wait for what the future holds for both of our organizations.”

“We are excited to welcome a strong organization in the Atlanta Gladiators to the Predators family as our new ECHL affiliate,” said Predators Assistant General Manager/Director of Hockey Operations Brian Poile. “The Gladiators have been a model of consistency in the ECHL for more than 25 years and are well positioned to reach new heights on and off the ice. With Nashville just a short drive from the Atlanta area, this partnership will help both franchises continue to expand their presence in the southern professional hockey landscape, and we’re looking forward to seeing our two passionate fanbases cheer each other on.”

Brian Poile:

In addition to the affiliation announcement, Campbell also announced that Gladiators legend Derek Nesbitt has been named the team’s sixth head coach in history. Jeff Pyle has been promoted to Director of Hockey Operations for the club.

“We’re excited to have Mr. Gladiator himself, Derek Nesbitt, as the next head coach of our storied franchise. When you think of the Atlanta Gladiators, you think of Derek Nesbitt, and his accomplishments while wearing a Gladiators jersey,” said Campbell. “With that said, we would like to sincerely thank Jeff Pyle for not only setting an example of excellence on the ice, but also your ongoing commitment to the Gladiators in the past, present, and future. We are proud to have promoted him to become our next Director of Hockey Operations.”

Jeff Pyle:

Nesbitt, 41, takes over as head coach of the club after serving as an assistant coach for the Gladiators this past season. Prior to being an assistant with Atlanta, Nesbitt served as the team’s captain for five seasons, including playing in 512 total games with the franchise, across eight total seasons. Nesbitt is the all-time leader in games played (512), goals (166), assists (258), and points (424) for the Atlanta Gladiators.

Derek Nesbitt:

The Gladiators 2023-24 campaign begins with a highly contested matchup against their interstate rivals, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, on October 21st at 7:00 PM at Gas South Arena.

Gwinnett Business Radio

Alex Campbell and Anson Carter Announced as New Gladiators Owners

00:00 /

Alex Campbell and Anson Carter Announced as New Gladiators Owners

New era of Gladiators hockey to begin with new ownership

DULUTH, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators introduced Alex Campbell and former NHL player Anson Carter as the new owners of the hockey team. Campbell will serve as the majority owner, while Carter will serve as the minority owner. The pair will own and operate the team as ATL Hockey Group LLC. Both were unanimously approved by the ECHL Board of Governors.

Alex Campbell/One-on-One Interview

With a strong client base in Atlanta, Alex Campbell owns and operates Capital Staffing Solutions Inc. and has built the firm into one of the leaders in the staffing industry. Capital Staffing Solutions has been named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in North Florida seven times in the past ten years, and in 2022, the company was named to the national INC. 5000 list, recognizing the fastest growing private companies in the United States. Campbell was also previously named a 40 under 40 honoree by Jacksonville Business Journal for his business success, leadership skills, and high level of community involvement. A native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Campbell continues to serve as a partner of the Williamsport Crosscutters baseball team in the MLB Draft League. The former Atlanta resident currently resides in Ponte Vedra, Florida with his wife Jena and their three children JT, Penn, and Vivian.

Anson Carter/One-on-One Interview

Anson Carter currently serves as a panelist alongside Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Rick Tocchet, and Liam McHugh on TNT’s weekly The NHL on TNT show. Along with his broadcast responsibilities, Carter works to make hockey more diverse and inclusive through his role as Co-Chair of the National Hockey League’s Player Inclusion Committee. Before entering the world of television with NBC in 2012, he completed a successful playing career that consisted of 674 games played throughout 11 NHL seasons. Carter and his family have lived in Atlanta since 2009, while he and his wife Erika are currently full-time residents of Atlanta.

The Gladiators open the season on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday Oct. 22 at Gas South Arena against the defending Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades. The action continues on Sunday against the newly formed Savannah Ghost Pirates. Single game tickets are on sale HERE. For season plans, groups and corporate partnerships, please call the Gladiators at 770-497-5100 or visit atlantagladiators.com.