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Beacons Rewind

February 9, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Flags News Release


The Beacons started their four games in four nights at home on Thursday, February 5th with the visiting Colonial Cup Champions the Fort Wayne Komets. The Beacons have been unsuccessful this season against the Komets; coming into Thursday's night game they had a 0-2-0 record against. Thursday game the Komets out shot and out score the Beacons to take home the 5 to 1 win. Fort Wayne's Ryan Severson started the games scoring at 10:55 of the first period with this 12th goal of the season. They continued the scoring in the second period with a short handed goal by Sean Venedam, his ninth of the season at 4:31 of the second and Kelly Perrault, his 16th at 12:13 on a power play. Port Huron did denied the shut out for Kevin St. Pierre with Mike Corneau's fourth goal of the season only 0:26 seconds into the third period. However, Fort Wayne found the back of the net behind Port Huron's goaltender Stu Dunn two more times during the third period with Dustin Virag's 19th goal of the season short handed at 2:58 and Colin Chaulk's 18th goal of the season on a power play at 16:40 of the period. The Komets out shot the Beacons 42 to 22 and converted on 2/5 power play opportunities with the Beacons going 0/4 for the night. Record against moves to 0-3-0 for the season. Port Huron faces off against the Komets three more times this season.

Friday, the Beacons traveled to Glen Falls to face off against the IceHawks. Port Huron started the scoring for the night at 19:14 of the first period with Casey Harris's fourth goal of the season. Adirondack responded in the second period with a goal from Frank Littlejohn at 0:28 of the second. It scored stayed tied for the remainder of the regulation, forcing the seventh shoot out of the season. The Beacons out shot the IceHawks 26 to 20 in regulation and neither team was able to convert on their power plays. Goaltender Kory Cooper stopped all but one IceHawk shot in the shoot out earning him the 2-1 shoot out win. Ben Genesse and Jason Firth got their shoot out goals pass Adirondack's goaltender Scott Dickie. Other shooters for the Beacons were Michel Beausoleil, Josh Tataryn and Ian Jacobs. Record against moves to 5-2-1.

Saturday, the Beacons stopped in Elmira to face the Jackals. Elmira dominated the game, holding the Beacons only to one goal, which came in the third period. Trevor Segstro started the scoring for the night at 1:14 of the first period, his seventh goal of the season. Don Smith followed up with his 18th of the season at 4:42, a short-handed goal. Mike Thompson and Eddy Lowe also earned goals during the first period. Thompson's goal, his fifth of the season came at 10:14 and Lowe's, his 14th of the season was at 19:06 of the first period. Port Huron was out shot 11 to 20 in the opening period. Second period recorded no goals, but the Beacons did out shot the Jackals 14 to 11. Third period the Beacons came out hoping to change the momentum of the game. Barry McKinlay set a message only 0:58 into the third period with his fourth goal of the season, stealing the shut out from Ryan

McIntosh. Elmira responded to the goal, however not the way the Beacons were hoping for. The Jackals tallied four more goals in the third period. Mike Thompson earned his second of the night at 6:46 and his sixth of the season. Randy Murphy, JF Boutin earned the other three goals. Murphy's goal at 11:22 of the period, his 14th of the season and Boutin's goals at 13:32 and 17:58 of the third period, his fifth and sixth of the season. Stu Dunn replaced Port Huron's goaltender Kory Cooper after the opening period. Cooper stopped 16 of 20 shots while Dunn stopped 14 of 18 shots for the night. Port Huron ended up out shooting the Jackals 40 to 38 and neither team was able to convert on their one power play for the night. Record against moves to 4-3-0 for the season.

Final stop for the Beacons was on Sunday with a match up against the Richmond IceDogs. Port Huron has not been able to put one in the win column when matched up against the IceDogs. Richmond's Eric Perricone started the scoring short handed at 9:37 of the first period. He also earned his second for the night at 19:14 of the third period. Port Huron was held off with no goals in the opening period for the second straight night. Richmond's Derek Schutz Jay Murphy, Dave Dartsch and Luch Nasato earned the other goals for the IceDogs in their 6 to 3 win over the Beacons. Schutz' goal was at 15:12 of the first period, Murphy's at 0:58 of the second period, Dartsch's at 3:30 of the second period, and Nasato's at 18:28 of the second period. Barry McKinlay, Wade Winkler and Joe Sewell got on the board for the Beacons. McKinlay's fifth goal of the season came at 4:43 of the second period, Winkler's fourth goal of the season was at 17:10 of the second and Sewell's fourth of the season came at 12:10 of the third period on a power play. Port Huron out shot the IceDogs 31 to 30 for the night. Record against moves to 0-3-0.

The Beacons end the week 01-02-00, third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-19-03 and 47 points.

Beacons Fast Forward - The Beacons play once this week after coming off a four and four day trip out East. The Elmira Jackals come to town on Saturday, February 14th. The Beacons faced off against the Jackals the Saturday prior and had trouble getting behind Jackals' goaltender Ryan McIntosh. The Jackals are 19-22-6 with 44 points and ranked 4th in the Eastern Conference. They have a road record of 7-14-0 and currently on a one game losing streak. The Beacons are 14-9-0 on home ice and are currently riding a two game losing streak. So far this season the Beacons are 4-3-0 when matched up against the Jackals.

Out of Action –

· Brent Gretzky was placed on 7 day IR.

· Trevor Karasiewicz remains on 21 day IR.

Top Ten –

· Brent Gretzky is ranked 9th among the league in points with 52.

· Jason Firth is ranked 10th among the league in points with 51.

· Michel Beausoleil is ranked 11th among the league in points with 50.

· Ben Genesse is ranked 2nd among the rookies in points with 31.

· Mike Corneau is ranked 10th among the rookies in points with 16.

· Ben Genesse is ranked 3rd among the rookies in goals with 32.

· Ben Genesse is ranked 3rd among the rookies in assists with 20.

· Mike Corneau is ranked 10th among the rookies in points with 17.

· Mat Goody is ranked 5th among the rookies in PIM's with 104.

Milestones

· Michel Beausoleil earned his 100th UHL point @ Elmira 2-7-04 (L 1-8).

· Casey Harris is 2 goals from his 50th career goal.

· Barry McKinlay is 7 points from his 800th career point.

· Jason Firth is 9 points from being the number one career point scorer for the UHL.

Weekly Honors – The Beacons nominated Right Wing Michel Beausoleil and Goaltender Kory Cooper for the UHL's Sher Wood Player of the Week and Goaltender of the Week. Beausoleil earned 3 points (3 assists) during the four Beacons games this week. Beausoleil also earned his 100th UHL point on Saturday in the 1-8 loss to Elmira. Cooper went 1-1-0 for the week. He faced 59 shots total and completes the week with a 0.915 save percentage and 3.75 goals against average.

Community Corner – Check out the website where you can find your Beacons in the community. The Beacons are visiting:

· Tuesday, February 10th – Pepsi Signing @ IGA in Algonac 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

· Tuesday, February 10th – YMCA after school @ Michigame 3:15 – 4:15 PM.

· Tuesday, February 10th – Cracker Barrel 4:00 – 6:00 PM

· Wednesday, February 11th - Beacons Grand Re-Opening – Beacons Main Office 12 – 5:00 PM

· Wednesday, February 11th – SC4 12 – 1:00 PM

· Thursday, February 12th – YMCA after school @ Main YMCA 1:45 – 2:45 PM

· Thursday, February 12th – K-Mart 4:00 – 5:30 PM

· Thursday, February 12th – Lowe's 5:00 – 7:00 PM

· Friday, February 13th – Port Huron Hospital 12:00 – 1:30 PM

· Friday, February 13th – Social Catholic Services Detroit Red Wing Alumni Game – McMorran 5:30 – 9:00 PM

· Saturday, February 14th – YMCA floor hockey camp 10:00 – 11:00 PM

If you are interested in getting the Beacons involved with your organization please contact Stephanie Vickery at (810) 989-9701.

CN Railroad Community Corner - The Beacons have partnered with CN Railroad to award individuals and or group in the community that have strived to make this area a better place to live, by inviting them to enjoy an exciting night at a Beacons hockey game. If you know someone or a group of individuals that have done an outstanding task and are worthy of praise, Contact Stephanie at: 989-9701 or email svickery1@comcast.net

Beacons On The Road – Catch all the Beacons road action with Dennis Stuckey on WHLS 1450 or WHLX 1590 AM. The Beacons do not hit the road until Tuesday, February 14th when they travel to Elmira to take on the Jackals.

Return Of The Coach's Show – The Coach's Show has returned to Port Huron. Come down to the Brass Rail or tune into WHLS 1450 or WHLX 1590 AM on Monday nights from 6 – 7 PM and find out what is new with your Beacons. Come visit with the coach and players every Monday and enter to win some Beacons merchandise.

Party Zone – Exciting Beacons hockey is the best place to have a company outing or birthday party. The Beacons offer great group discounts on the Bridge Level and Blue Water seating. Have a private party in the Party Zone located on ice level next to the player's bench. Call the Beacons office for more information or to reserve your spot today!

Kids Club Excitement – Don't miss out on the coolest club around. Join the McDonalds Kids Club and receive:

· Action Team Membership · · Kid's Club Passport · · Kid's Club T-Shirt · · Beacons Puck · · Coupon for a FREE happy meal from McDonalds · · Beacons Pencil · · Beacons Temporary Tattoo · · Horn · · Monthly Newsletter · · A Birthday Card from Captain Breaker · · And Much More · Also, on selected game nights take a tour of the locker room and sit on the bench during warm up. Selected Kid's Club Nights are January 2nd and March 7th.

Team Leaders

Goals: Brent Gretzky - 28

Assists: Jason Firth - 35

Points: Brent Gretzky - 52

+/-: Michel Beausoleil - +11

PIM: Casey Harris - 140

PPG: Brent Gretzky - 7

SHG: Aaron Brand- 2

GWG: Aaron Brand - 5

Shots: Brent Gretzky - 181

Shooting Percentage: Jason Firth – 19.8%

Shootout Goals: Josh Tataryn - 5

Shootout Percentage: Jason Firth – 66.7%

GAA: Stu Dunn – 3.20

Save Percentage: Stu Dunn – 0.913



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