Everblades Blank Sea Wolves 2-0 In Preseason Finale
October 16, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
ESTERO, Fla. â In the second game of a two-game preseason series, Florida Everblades goaltender Craig Kowalski made 23 saves for a 2-0 shutout victory over the Mississippi Sea Wolves in the final preseason tilt in front of 4,951 at Germain Arena.
"It was good hockey game for preseason," Mississippi general manager and coach Bob Woods said. "Florida has a solid hockey team. We have some work to do and some cuts to make. There are going to be some tough decisions. It's going to be busy week getting ready for the opening weekend home games on Friday and Saturday."
The Everblades goal scorers were Damian Surma and Ernie Hartlieb.
Sea Wolves goaltenders Jason Wolfe and Randy Hevey split the duties, each allowing a goal. Wolfe made 17 saves, while Hevey turned away 20 shots.
Mississippi failed to score on four power play opportunities, while Florida also went 0-for-4. Everblades outshot the Sea Wolves 39-23.
Additional notes: Mississippi finishes with a 1-2 preseason record, while Florida went 2-0 ... Mississippi players that were not in the lineup consisted of Tyler Bellamy, Brian Gallagher, Justin Messer, Austin Miller and Patrick Rochon.
Mississippi drops the puck on the regular season at 7:35 p.m. on Friday, as the Sea Wolves entertain the Louisiana IceGators at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. It's 2-for-1 Military, sponsored by Keesler Federal Credit Union. Fans are asked to bring "Care Package Items" to be delivered to the troops in Iraq. Each fan that bring an item will receive a free voucher for a future Sea Wolves game.
At 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, Mississippi hosts the Pensacola Ice Pilots at the Wolves Den.
Individual tickets for the opening weekend games can be purchased at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling (228) 594-3707 and online at ticketmaster.com.
Season ticket packages, flex packs and groups tickets are on sale by calling (228) 275-WOLF or online at msseawolves.com.
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