Everblades Chomp Sea Wolves 3-2
March 7, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, MS - The Mississippi Sea Wolves jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period behind goals from Zbynek Hrdel and Chase Trull, but Florida roared back with a power-play goal in the first period and a pair of third period goals to win the first game of the three-game set by the score of 3-2 at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida on Friday evening.
Zbynek Hrdel picked up his fourth goal of the season as he broke down the ice as part of a three-on-two rush, took a pass from Torry Gajda and fired the puck over Florida goaltender David Shantz's glove at 11:04. The Sea Wolves took a 2-0 lead when Chase Trull cut in over the Florida blue line, split the defensemen and fired the puck past Shantz's at 14:05 of the first period.
Florida got on the board when Derek Damon's one-timer from the right circle beat Sea Wolves goalie Ryan Munce at 16:04 of the first.
The Everblades would even the score when Jarret Lukin found a loose puck in a wild goalmouth schmoozzle and poked it past a sprawled Munce at 10:58 of the third period. Florida scored the go-ahead goal when Ernie Hartlieb found a loose puck and fired past Munce's stick with Florida on the power play at 16:47.
Mississippi was 0-for-5 on the power play, including a minute and 41 second two-,man advantage late in the third period. Ryan Munce made 29 saves to take the loss.
The Sea Wolves are back home on March 21, 22, and 23 against the Texas Wildcatters. Get your tickets today by calling 228.275.WOLF!
NOTE: Fans attending games should allow extra time to arrive at the arena and park due to construction on U.S. 90 in Biloxi.
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