'Blades shutout Gladiators 3-0
April 4, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
DULUTH, GA - The Florida Everblades (46-20-4) used 28 saves by goaltender Phil Osaer to help upend the Gwinnett Gladiators (48-15-7) by a score of 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The shutout was Osaer's third of the season.
After a scoreless first period, the Everblades struck for two quick power play goals in the first ten minutes of the second period. Vince Bellissimo continued his hot streak by netting the first goal of the game at 2:47 of the period. The goal was his 12th of the season and 11th in his last 12 games. Shortly after that Tyson Teplitsky notched his first goal as an Everblade and ninth overall after deflecting a shot past Gwinnett goaltender Adam Berkhoel at 8:13.
The Everblades sealed the win when Dustin Johner banged home a short-handed goal at 17:46 of the third period. The short-handed tally was Johner's first of the year and the team's 16th.
Osaer improved his overall record to 22-10-5 while winning his eighth game in his last ten starts. Berkhoel suffered the loss to drop his record to 10-4-1 by allowing the three goals on 25 shots.
With their 46th win, the Everblades climbed to the second most wins during one season in franchise history.
On the power play, the Everblades finished the night 2-for-4, while the Gladiators closed out the game 0-for-7.
The Everblades return to action on Friday, April 7 when they take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 8:05 p.m. from the Pensacola Civic Center.
Everblades 2006 Kelly Cup Playoff Tickets for Games "A" & "B" are on sale now! Fans can purchase tickets at the Germain Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, contact the Everblades office at (239) 948-7825.
3 STARS:
1) - Phil Osaer - FLA
2) - Steve Saviano - FLA
3) - Vince Bellissimo - FLA
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