Louisiana Looks to Have a Bounce Back Weekend
Published on December 1, 2010 under SPHL (SPHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
LAFAYETTE, LA - The IceGators return to the Dome for three games this weekend. Once again, the IceGators will be taking on two opponents that are at the top of the Southern Professional Hockey League standings, the Huntsville Havoc and the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The 'Gators will start the weekend's games on Thursday, December 2 at 7:05 against the Ice Flyers. Then they take to the ice to take on the Havoc on Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 at 7:05.
"This weekend is a big weekend, " answered IceGator Head Coach Dave MacIsaac when asked about the key to winning this weekend. "We need our stars to step up and play their best games this weekend, but we also need other players to also have their best games. We need some confidence to help us finish the games. We have been each game against the Havoc and Ice Flyers but we just can't finish."
The 'Gators will need to look towards the SPHL Player of the Month, Trevor Karasiewicz. Currently he ranks first in the league with 27 points and 20 assists. At this time there are nine players with 12 assists for second in the league.
Last time the 'Gators met up with the Ice Flyers, the 'Gators fell a little short losing 6-5. Matt Whitehead (PEN) had a hat trick and the Ice Flyers scored four goals in the second period to get the victory.
The previous night the Havoc of Huntsville visited the Dome. The 'Gators took a 3-1 late into the second period but ended up losing 4-3. In this game the IceGators' Beau McLaughlin scored two goals and was awarded with a second star.
The IceGators return to the Dome for three games next weekend. They open the weekend on Thursday, December 2 against the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Then return to the ice to take on the Havoc of Huntsville on both Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4. All of the games are played at 7:05. Call (337) 704-4423 for great season ticket and mini package opportunities.
SPHL Stories from December 1, 2010
- Louisiana Looks to Have a Bounce Back Weekend - Louisiana IceGators
- Gators' Karasiewicz Named SBK Player of the Month - Louisiana IceGators
- Gators' Karasiewicz Named SBK Player of the Month - SPHL
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