Antz Fall to Seals
February 28, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Fayetteville Marksmen News Release
FAYETTEVILLE, NC--- On an ice battlefield clad with camouflage armor, the Cape Fear FireAntz fought hard against Orlando fueled by their hopes to keep their playoff hopes alive. But after losing the last contest against the Antz, the Orlando Seals were determined not to let another one slip away as they beat the home team 3-1.
At 4:37 in the first period, the Seals attacked first when Mike Sanderson scored a shorthanded goal to put the visitors up 1-0. After giving up just one goal, Ken Shepard would settle down, stopping 16 out of 17 shots in the first period.
The FireAntz counter-attacked early in the second period when Ryan Kiley scored a goal at the 7:37 mark, his 25th of the season. The entire second period was all out war as both teams matched each other shot for shot in what became a very fast-paced game. The Antz defense was impressive. They began executing the forecheck effectively as well as playing aggressive offense. The second period, however, ended on a sour note for the Antz as Brad Federenko netted the Seals' second goal at 17:51.
The Antz picked up the pace once again in the third as they battled to relinquish their one goal deficit. But after Orlando's Mark White put in their third goal, the Antz hopes for a victory were dampened.
The FireAntz next game is at home against in-state rival Winston-Salem on Sunday afternoon, March 2. This is a big game for both teams as they fight for their right at the final remaining playoff spot. The puck drops at 2:35 p.m. at the Crown.
SPHL Stories from February 28, 2003
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- Steve Stark Resigns as FireAntz President - Fayetteville Marksmen
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- RiverKings Gameday vs. Indianapolis - Mississippi RiverKings
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