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Alex Sakellaropoulos (G)
Atlanta Gladiators
Name: |
Alex Sakellaropoulos |
Number: |
1 |
Pos.: |
G |
Shoots: |
L |
Height: |
6-3 |
Weight: |
200 |
Birthdate: |
1994-05-02 |
Birthplace: |
Tinley Park, IL |
Biography
Sakellaropoulos, 26, is in his third year as a pro. A native of Tinley Park, Illinois, the 6-foot-3, 201-pound netminder played most recently for the Rapid City Rush. He appeared in 12 games last season, going 4-8-0 with a 3.35 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. His best year as a pro was in 2018-19 as a member of the Adirondack Thunder. He sported a 2.51 goals-against average, .915 save percentage and went 19-6-5 in 33 starts. Last season, he split time with the Norfolk Admirals and Rapid City Rush.
Prior to turning pro, he played a four-year career at Union College. He was a member of the 2014 team that won the NCAA Division title and was named to the All ECAC second team in 2016-17. He posted a 40-22-14 career record with a 2.54 goals-against average and .914 save percentage during his collegiate career.