ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Defenseman Cam Gaudette

The Atlanta Gladiators added size and structure to the blue line, signing 25-year-old defenseman Cam Gaudette. The Braintree, Massachusetts, native (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) shoots left and brings a layered developmental path spanning junior hockey, NCAA experience, and a productive professional stint in the SPHL.

From Junior Minutes to NCAA Ice Time

Gaudette built his foundation in the NAHL with the Northeast Generals, where he logged heavy minutes and steady growth.

• 2018–19 (NAHL): 57 games, three goals, 12 assists, 15 points, 134 penalty minutes
• 2019–20 (NAHL): 49 games, eight goals, 23 assists, 31 points
• 2020–21 (NAHL): 54 games, three goals, 12 assists, 15 points (Maryland Black Bears), plus five points in eight playoff games

That stretch showed his physical edge and ability to contribute offensively from the back end.

Gaudette moved on to the NCAA with Northeastern University. There, he appeared in 16 combined games over two seasons before transferring to Stonehill College.

At Stonehill, Gaudette logged consistent minutes across two seasons:

• 2023–24 (NCAA): 35 games, one goal, four assists
• 2024–25 (NCAA): 33 games, one goal, four assists

His collegiate experience emphasized defensive reliability, positioning, and structure.

Gaudette’s Pro Growth in Pensacola

Gaudette transitioned to the professional ranks with the Pensacola Ice Flyers during the 2025–26 season and made an immediate impact.

In 42 games, he recorded seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points. He added mobility and offensive support from the blue line while maintaining a physical presence.

That production marked his strongest offensive output since his NAHL career and signaled growth in confidence and puck movement at the pro level.

What Atlanta Adds

Gaudette closes gaps effectively, uses his frame to protect the crease, and moves pucks efficiently out of his own zone. Gaudette’s junior résumé reflects physicality. His NCAA seasons highlight structure. His SPHL numbers show offensive progression.

For Atlanta, this signing adds a defenseman who understands systems, has pro minutes under his belt, and arrives trending upward.

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