Correia Wins ACHL Goaltending Honor
February 17, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release
ORLANDO - The Atlantic Coast Hockey League named Orlando Seals goaltender Mike Correia (10-1) Goaltender of the Week for his back-to-back victories over the weekend. It is the first time Correia has won the award outright, having previously shared it with teammate David Goverde for posting consecutive shutouts the last week of January.
The former Boston College netminder recorded his 10th win between the pipes for the Seals when he frustrated the Knoxville Ice Bears on their home ice Saturday, stopping 32 shots to lift Orlando to a 3-2 victory in front of a packed house at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Correia, who was in net for Orlando's 5-3 win over Jacksonville the previous night, now has a 2.59 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Federenko Earns Captain's 'C'
The Seals awarded F Brad Federenko with the captain's 'C' on Friday for his outstanding play and leadership on and off the ice. Federenko is no stranger to the role of captain: he spent time as team captain for the Jacksonville Lizard Kings of the East Coast Hockey League. Original Seals captain Zac Boyer, who sustained a season-ending concussion in early January, endorsed Federenko for captain.
Seals Promote Fellini to Assistant GM
Game operations manager and account executive Joe Fellini was promoted to assistant general manager for the Seals on Friday. The former Orlando Solar Bears account executive will oversee the Seals sales staff and the office's day-to-day operations.
Fellini was the director of ticket sales for the America West Hockey League's (AWHL) Tupelo T-Rex and National Indoor Football League's (NIFL) Tupelo FireAnts during the 2001-02.
Prior to joining the Turner Cup Champion Solar Bears in August 2000, Fellini spent two seasons as director of operations/promotions for the Central Hockey League's (CeHL) Memphis RiverKings. Fellini was general manager of Major League Roller Hockey's (MLRH) South Carolina Fire Ants in 1998, a team that included several future ACHL players.
Bobbleheads, Brother's Keeper to Highlight Faith Night Feb. 22nd
The first 2,500 fans at Saturday's game will receive a Stan Drulia bobblehead doll courtesy of Cathedral of the Incarnation and St. Vincent's Academy, which is sponsoring Faith Night. National recording artist Brother's Keeper will perform a concert following the game against Jacksonville. The Drulia bobblehead is the second of three Seals bobblehead giveaways this season. The final bobblehead giveaway will be Sunday, March 16, when the Seals give out Sealvester bobblehead dolls to first 2,500 fans during their final game of the regular season.
Seals Give Fans Chance to Be Bench Boss The Orlando Seals are giving their fans the opportunity to join Coach Stan Drulia behind the bench at a Seals home game. Fans can bid to be "Coach for a Night" by visiting the Seals official website www.OrlandoSeals.com and going to the Auction tab. The winner of the auction will get the chance to stand behind the Seals bench for a game. Dolphins Cheerleaders Set for March 14th & 16th Games.
The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders are slated to appear at the Seals' final two home games Friday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. The Dolphins cheerleaders will be performing during both intermissions and signing autographs in the third period at both games. Visit www.miamidolphins.com/cheerleaders/cheerleaders_index.asp to learn more about the Dolphins cheerleading squad.
Special Playoff Ticket Package on Sale Now!
The Seals are offering a special lower bowl playoff package where fans can get six tickets for just $50. Call the Seals office at (407) 447-PUCK to reserve your seats to see the Seals compete for the inaugural President's Cup.
SPHL Stories from February 17, 2003
- RiverKings Beat The Blazers 3-2 In A Shootout - Mississippi RiverKings
- FireAntz Drop Rematch against Macon - Fayetteville Marksmen
- RiverKings Players First to Donate in Joint Blood Drive - Mississippi RiverKings
- Correia Wins ACHL Goaltending Honor - Florida Seals
- Jacksonville Barracudas Celebrate New Coach - Jacksonville Barracudas
- RiverKings Weekly Update - Mississippi RiverKings
- Trax on Road Odyssey - Macon Trax
- Zac Boyer Featured on Cover of February's Just Hockey - Florida Seals
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