Everblades hold 2-1 series lead heading into tonight
April 12, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades upended the Roanoke Express 4-3 and 6-3 in the first two games of the Southern Division Semi-Finals this past week. The Blades returned home and fell to the Express 5-3 on Friday night. Florida leads the best of five series 2 games to 1 heading into tonight's game. Florida forward Tom Buckley is the Everblades all-time leading playoff scorer (24 pts.) and currently leads the ECHL in playoff points with 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points. Everblades playoff games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the Internet at www.floridaeverblades.com, www.ABC-7.com and www.NBC-2.com with the "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther calling the play-by-play. The games can be also be heard inside TECO arena on 96.5 FM.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Blades battle the Roanoke Express in Game #4 in the 2004 Kelly Cup playoffs at TECO Arena on Monday, April 12th at 7:30 PM. TECO Arena hosts 99X Fest featuring Trapt and Puddle of Mud on Thursday, April 22nd. For tickets to any of these upcoming events please call the TECO Arena box office at (239) 948-7825 x1000 or Ticketmaster at (239) 334-3309. For more information on upcoming shows please visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.tecoarena.com.
THIS WEEK (All Times Eastern)
Monday, April 12th vs. Roanoke Express 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fourth post-season meeting between the two clubs. Florida holds a 2-1 series advantage and can close out the series tonight with a win. Each team has won on the road in this match up. Blades forward Tom Buckley is Florida's all-time leading scorer in the playoffs with 13-15-28 pts.
Thursday, April 15th @ Roanoke Express (If Necessary) 7:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The two teams will match up in Game #5 of the Southern Divisional semi-final series if necessary.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Game #1 @ Roanoke Express 4-3 W
The Florida Everblades (1-0-0) defeated the Roanoke Express (0-1-0) 4-3 in front of 1,710 at the Roanoke Civic Center in Game #1 of the Southern Division Semi-Finals on Tuesday night. Florida goaltender Rob Zepp stopped 39 of 42 shots he faced to earn his first professional playoff victory and Tom Buckley picked up the game winning goal and an assist for the Blades
Game #2 @ Roanoke Express 6-3 W
The Florida Everblades (2-0-0) defeated the Roanoke Express (0-1-0) 6-3 in front of 1,958 at the Roanoke Civic Center in Game #2 of the Southern Division Semi-Finals on Thursday night
Game #3 vs. Roanoke Express 3-5 L
The Florida Everblades (2-1) fell to the Roanoke Express (1-2) 5-3 in front of 5,590 at TECO Arena on Friday night
EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:
Monday: Playoff Game # 4 vs. Roanoke 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM, In Arena 96.5 FM)
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: Playoff Game # 5 @ Roanoke 7:05 PM (770 AM) (If Necessary) Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
2003-04 EVERBLADES PLAYOFF NUMBERS
Quick Stats Final Overall Record 37-25-10 (T-2nd)
Playoff Record 2-1
Home Playoff Record 0-1
Road Playoff Record 2-0
Power Play 12th
Penalty Kill 9th
Leading Playoff Scorers Tom Buckley 5-3-8
Keith Anderson 0-4-4
Several Tied at 3
Leading Goaltenders Jeff Maund 4.62 GAA, 1-1
Rob Zepp 2.05 GAA, 1-0
Plus/Minus Leaders
Tom Buckley +5
John McNabb +4
Several Tied +3
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: Please call (239) 948-7825 for information on Everblades upcoming community events or to have Everblades players visit your school during the 2004-05 season.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: TECO Arena Box Office is open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday. Individual Tickets can be purchased at the TECO Arena Box Office or at any Ticketmaster location. To order tickets by phone, call (239) 334-3309. For Season Tickets, Flex Packs or Group Tickets call the Everblades Ticket Office at (239) 948-7825.
EVERBLADES ON THE AIR: The "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther hosts "The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show" from Stevie Tomato's Sportspage every Monday night on Sportsradio 770 AM from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Everblades games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the web at www.floridaeverblades.com www.abc-7.com and www.nbc-2.com Join the "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther for all the play-by-play action. The Everblades pre-game show begins 15 minutes before face-off.
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