Burns returns to Gladiators

Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has re-signed forward Mickey Burns for the 2025-26 season.Action photo of Mickey Burns of the Atlanta Gladiators

Burns, 25, is entering his first full season of professional hockey after suiting up for 13 games with Atlanta towards the end of last season, tallying three points (1g-2a).

The native of Wayne, New Jersey signed with the Gladiators late last season after wrapping up his collegiate career. Burns played five games at the University of Vermont during the 2020-21 season and 126 at Mercyhurst University from 2021-24, scoring 69 points (30g-39a) during his time with the Lakers.