March 1, 2007
Head Coach Danton Barto announced today that three-year AFL Veteran Wide Receiver Etu Molden has signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators. Per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Molden (6”2, 195, Montana) has spent the previous three seasons on the Chicago Rush roster. He was Chicago’s all-time leading receiver, catching 264 passes for 3,132 yards in his three seasons and also holds team records for receiving touchdowns (58) and total TDs (72). He has been named Offensive Player of the Game four times (March 6, 2005 vs. Nashville, April 17, 2005 vs. Colorado, April 4, 2004 at Las Vegas and April 11, 2004 vs. Tampa Bay) and AFL Offensive Player of the Week once (Week 12, 2005).

“Etu has done a phenomenal job leading his team in Chicago” said Head Coach Danton Barto. “I know he will bring that same leadership and athleticism he has brought the past three seasons there to Las Vegas”.

Gladiators finished training camp on February 24th and announced their final roster on February 26th. The Gladiators kickoff their 5th season on the road March 4th against the Austin Wranglers at 1pm. Season tickets for the 2007 Las Vegas Gladiators home schedule are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Las Vegas Gladiators office at 702-731-4977.

www.lvgladiators.com.