Everblades blank Ice Pilots 6-0 for third straight win
February 11, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
PENSACOLA, FL - The Florida Everblades (29-14-3) picked up goals from six different players and goaltender Kevin Nastiuk earned his first professional shutout in a 6-0 victory over the Pensacola Ice Pilots (16-26-5) on Saturday night at the Pensacola Civic Center. The win improved Florida's record to 9-0-0 vs. Pensacola this season.
The Everblades jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead after the first 20 minutes. Reggie Berg opened the scoring by ripping a slap shot from the left circle past Ice Pilots goalie Todd Ford at 11:17 of the frame. The Everblades extended their lead to 2-0 just 1:35 later when Phil Aucoin scooped up a rebound off a Martin Tuma shot at 12:52 of the opening period.
In the second period the Everblades tallied three more times to open a 5-0 advantage after two periods. Dustin Johner gave the âBlades a 3-0 lead with a power play goal at 9:25 of the period. Dan Sisca followed with his team-leading 18th goal of the season at 15:55 and former Ice Pilot Corey Neilson opened the five-goal lead with a 4-on-3 power play goal at 17:03.
In the third period Steve Saviano closed out the scoring with a short-handed tally with 1:51 remaining in the contest. The short-handed goal was Saviano's fourth and the team's 11th.
Nastiuk turned away a season-high 49 shots against to earn his first pro shutout, and the Everblades' fourth shutout on the year. The win improved the rookie's record to 3-1-1. Ford took the loss allowing the six goals on 40 shots, dropping his record to 10-17-1.
On the power play, the Everblades finished the night 2-for-5, while the Ice Pilots closed out the game 0-for-7. In the nine games between the teams, the Everblades have killed 53 of 55 power play chances for the Ice Pilots.
The Everblades return to action on Tuesday, February 14 when they host the Greenville Grrrowl at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Everblades 2005-06 group tickets and individual game tickets 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, and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling TicketMaster at (239) 334-3309, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, contact the Everblades office at (239) 948-7825.
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