Blades Claim First Place after Two Win Week
October 27, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades claimed sole possession of first place in their division after picking up two wins (4-2, 4-1) this past weekend against the Louisiana IceGators. Florida forward Brent McDonald currently leads the ECHL in scoring with 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists). McDonald's linemates Keith Anderson and Brian McCullough currently rank second and third in the ECHL with 12 and 11 points respectively. All regular season games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the Internet at www.floridaeverblades.com, www.ABC-7.com and www.NBC-2.com with the "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther calling the play-by-play. This Friday's game versus the Gwinnett Gladiators at TECO Arena will be an Internet only broadcast. The game can be also be heard inside the arena on 96.5 FM. 'The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show' presented by Stevie Tomato's Sportspage on Sportsradio 770 AM airs from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday nights. The show will be live on remote at the Naples location tonight.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Everblades battle the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st at TECO Arena. There will be a costume contest during Friday's game and trick or treat bags will be handed out as well. Good Charlotte is in concert at TECO Arena on Sunday, November 2nd. For tickets to any of these upcoming events please call the TECO Arena box office at (239) 948-7825 or Ticketmaster at (239) 334-3309. For more information on upcoming shows please visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.tecoarena.com.
THIS WEEK (All Times Eastern)
Friday, October 31 vs. Gwinnett 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the first meeting between the two clubs in franchise history. The Gladiators relocated to Gwinnett this past season from Mobile, AL. The Everblades have gone 6-7-0 all time against the Mysticks and 3-2-0 at TECO Arena.
Saturday, November 1 vs. Gwinnett 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Blades take on the Gladiators in game two of the two game series.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday, October 24th vs. Louisiana 4-2 W
The Florida Everblades (3-1-0) defeated the Louisiana Ice Gators (2-1-0) 4-2 in front of a sold out crowd of 7,181 at TECO Arena on Friday night. Florida forward Brian McCullough notched two goals and Brent McDonald picked up a goal and two assists in the Florida win.
Saturday, October 25th vs. Louisiana 4-1 W
The Florida Everblades (4-1-0) defeated the Louisiana Ice Gators (2-2-0) 4-1 to earn the two game series sweep in front of a crowd of 6,042 at TECO Arena on Saturday night. Florida forwards Keith Anderson, Brian McCullough and Brent McDonald each notched one goal and two assists in the Florida win.
2002-03 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBER
Quick Stats
Overall Record 4-1-0(1st)
Home Record 2-0-0
Road Record 2-1-0
Overtime Record 0-0
Shootout Record 0-0
Power Play 10th
Penalty Kill 2nd
Leading Scorers
Brent McDonald 4-9-13
Keith Anderson 4-8-12
Brian McCullough 6-5-11
Reggie Berg 3-3-6
Chad Larose 2-2-4
Several Tied 3
Leading Goaltenders
Jeff Maund 3.33 GAA, 2-1-0
Daniel Boisclair 4.00 GAA, 0-1-0
Rob Zepp 1.00 GAA, 1-0-0
Plus/Minus Leaders
Brent McDonald +5
Keith Anderson +5
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is forward Brent McDonald. The Olds, Alberta native registered two goals and four assists and was +5 this past week and currently leads the ECHL in scoring with 13 points. McDonald earned the second star of the game in each of the Everblades two victories this past weekend.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: Please call (239) 948-7825 for information on Everblades upcoming community events.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: TECO Arena Box Office is open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday. Individual Tickets can be purchased at the TECO Arena Box Office or at any Ticketmaster location. To order tickets by phone, call (239) 334-3309. For Season Tickets, Flex Packs or Group Tickets call the Everblades Ticket Office at (239) 948-7825.
EVERBLADES ON THE AIR: The "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther hosts "The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show" from a different Stevie Tomato's Location every Monday night on Sportsradio 770 AM from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. All Florida Everblades games, home and away, are broadcast on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the web at www.floridaeverblades.com www.abc-7.com and www.nbc-2.com Join the "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther for all the play-by-play action. The Everblades pre-game show begins 15 minutes before face-off.
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