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Everblades defeat Checkers in shootout, 4-3

December 18, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


CHARLOTTE, NC - The Florida Everblades (15-7-1) used a short-handed goal by John Adams to help pick up a 4-3 shootout win over the Charlotte Checkers (13-9-2) on Sunday afternoon at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

The Checkers scored the lone goal of the first period notching a late power play goal when Mike Bayrack tipped home a rebound past Everblades goaltender Craig Kowalski with 55 seconds left in the frame.

The teams traded goals in the second period, with the Everblades scoring first to tie the game at one. Kevin Bergin converted a power play goal at 5:20 of the frame deflecting a pass by Charlotte goaltedner Jeff Glass. The Checkers however regained the lead after Brandon Cullen swept home a rebound at 14:57 to give Charlotte a 2-1 lead after two periods.

Ernie Hartlieb tied the game early in the third period for the Everblades notching his team-leading 14th goal at 1:48, but Charlotte retook the lead shortly after when Bayrack scored his second power play goal at 5:43 of the frame. The Everblades battled back for the third time on Adams' short-handed tally at 8:10.

Neither team scored in the five-minute overtime period sending the game to a shootout. In the shootout, each team scored in the first round, and in the sixth round, Bergin lifted a back-hand shot inside the right post to give the Everblades the win.

Kowalski (9-5-0) picked up his seventh win in his last eight games after stopping 32 of 35 Charlotte shots in regulation and overtime, and turning away five of six Charlotte shooters in the shootout. Glass (3-2-2) earned a tie in the standings after making 30 saves in regulation and overtime and turning away four of six shooters in the shootout.

On the power play, the Everblades closed out the night 1-for-4, while the Checkers finished the game 2-for-4 with the man-advantage.

The Everblades return to action on Wednesday, December 21 when they host the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:30 p.m. from Germain. 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.

3 STARS:

1) - Kevin Bergin - FLA

2) - Ernie Hartlieb - FLA

3) - Mike Bayrack - CHR

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