Everblades Post 1-2-0 Record Against Charlotte Last Week
Published on December 14, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Florida came from behind to erase a three-goal deficit last Wednesday in Germain Arena. The Everblades beat the Checkers 4-3 in overtime to claim their third victory over Charlotte in five tries. Charlotte got revenge over the weekend beating Florida 4-1 and 3-0 respectively on Friday and Saturday night.
The Everblades continue their six-game homestand this week with three games against the Wheeling Nailers. In their lone meeting this season, the Everblades topped the Nailers 4-1 on November 25 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Jacob Micflikier (3a) and defenseman Elgin Reid (1g, 1a) lead all scorers in the season series.
LAST WEEK
Wednesday, December 9 vs Charlotte Germain Arena 7:30PM
GAME NOTES: The Florida Everblades overcame a three-goal deficit to win in overtime 4-3. Ryan Lang (6) ensured the victory 2:36 into overtime beating Miika Wiikman low stickside. Brandon Buck led all scorers in the game with a three-point effort (1g, 2a). Goaltender Mike Morrison (6) picked up the win relieving starter Barry Brust and stopped 19 of 19 shots.
Friday, December 11 vs Charlotte Germain Arena 7:30PM
GAME NOTES: The Charlotte Checkers snapped a two-game slide versus the 'Blades with a 4-1 victory. JC Chabot, Kenny Roche, David Marshall and Randy Rowe accounted for the Checker tallies. AJ Thelen recorded the lone goal for Florida. Brandon Buck and Jordan Morrison chipped in assists for the Everblades.
Saturday, December 12 vs Charlotte Germain Arena 7:30PM
GAME NOTES: Florida was blanked by Charlotte last Saturday for the first time at home and second time this season, 3-0. Checker netminder Ryan Munce stopped 47 Everblade shots to post his first shutout of the season. Kenny Roche scored two goals, including the game winner, while Mike Harder scored the other Checker tally.
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, December 16 vs Wheeling Germain Arena 7:30PM
GAME NOTES: This is the first-ever battle between Florida and Wheeling in Germain Arena. The 'Blades and Nailers met for the first time in history on November 25 in Wheeling and Florida prevailed 4-1. Ryan Lang (SH, GW) scored the game-winning goal and Jacob Micflikier chipped in three assists. Ross Carlson, Jordan Morrison and Elgin Reid provided the other Everblade goals.
Friday, December 18 vs Wheeling Germain Arena 7:30PM
GAME NOTES: Florida is 1-0-0 against Wheeling this season. The Everblades and Nailers meet three times this week to finish off the four-game regular season series. Goaltender Chris Beckford-Tseu recorded the win in net for Florida on November 25 stopping 19 of 20 shots.
Saturday, December 19 vs Wheeling Germain Arena 7:30PM
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Nailers meet for the third and final time this season. It's Direct Impressions team poster night for the first 5,000 fans through the gate.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
Quick Stats Leading Scorers Leading Goaltenders
Overall Record: 12-11-4 Jacob Micflikier 9-23-32 Mike Morrison 2.82 GAA, 6-7-1
Home Record: 7-7-0 Rob Hennigar 8-15-23 Chris Beckford-Tseu 2.71 GAA, 3-2-1
Road Record: 5-4-4 Ernie Hartlieb 5-11-16 Barry Brust 2.91 GAA, 3-2-2
Overtime Record: 2-1
Shootout Record: 1-3
Penalty Kill: 140/164 85.4% (4th) Plus/Minus Leaders
Power Play: 27/157 17.2% (9th) Jacob Micflikier +11
Rob Hennigar +6
Most goals: Jacob Micflikier (9) (several tied) +4
Most assists: Jacob Micflikier (23)
Most power play goals: Scott Hotham & AJ Thelen (4)
Most power play assists: Jacob Micflikier (12)
Most power play points: Jacob Micflikier (15)
Most shorthanded goals: Rob Hennigar & Ryan Lang (1)
Most Game winners: Jacob Micflikier & Ryan Lang (2)
Most Wins: Mike Morrison (6)
Most PIMs: Brad Zanon (80)
ECHL GOALTENDER & PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:
#30 Mike Morrison 2GP RECORD: 1-1-0 GAA: 1.52 SPCT: .929% TEAM RECORD: 1-2-0
Mike Morrison stopped 19 of 19 shots in two periods of work to help the Everblades come-from-behind victory on Wednesday night 4-3 OTW. Morrison started Friday night and stopped 18 of 21 shots against Charlotte in Florida's 4-1 defeat.
MIKE MORRISON 6'3" 202LBS HOMETOWN: MEDFORD, MA DOB: 7-11-79
LAST YEAR: JAPANESE ELITE LEAGUE AMATEUR CLUB: UNVERSITY OF MAINE
DRAFT STATUS: 1998 - EDMONTON OILERS - 7TH ROUND, 186TH OVERALL
#84 Brandon Buck 3GP 1G, 3A = 4PTS (-2) TEAM RECORD: 1-2-0
Brandon Buck registered three points (1g, 2a) in the Everblades 4-3 overtime victory over Charlotte last Wednesday. Buck followed up that performance with an assist in the 'Blades 4-1 defeat on Friday.
BRANDON BUCK 6'1" 200LBS HOMETOWN: DELAWARE, ON DOB: 8-16-88
LAST YEAR: GUELPH (OHL)/ NORFOLK (AHL) AMATEUR CLUB: GUELPH (OHL)
TRANSACTIONS:
12/12/09 Add Steve McJannet, F activated off the 7-day IR
12/11/09 Delete Peter Metcalf, D placed on 3-day IR
12/11/09 Add Bill Kinkel, F signed contract
12/11/09 Delete Harrison Reed, F recalled to Albany (AHL)
12/11/09 Delete Matthew Pistilli, F recalled to Albany (AHL)
12/10/09 Add Paul Healey, F signed contract
12/10/09 Delete Ernie Hartlieb, F loaned to Rochester (AHL)
12/10/09 Delete Mike Hoffman, F loaned to Hartford (AHL)
12/9/09 Delete Dylan Stanley, F placed on the 3-day IR
12/9/09 Delete Steve McJannet, F transferred from 3-day to 7-day IR
12/9/09 Add Matt Duffy, D assigned from Rochester (AHL)
'BLADES BITES:
- Forward Jacob Micflikier is amongst the league leaders in the following categories: scoring - 32 points (3rd), assists - 23 (T1st), power play points - 15 (2nd), and power play assists - 12 (1st).
- #33 Chris Beckford-Tseu is tied for the league lead in shutouts with two and goaltender #30 Mike Morrison ranks 10th amongst ECHL netminders in goals against average (2.82) (minimum 480 minutes played)
- Rookie #19 Defenseman Scott Hotham ranks amongst the league leaders in the following defensive categories: points - 14 (T6th), power play goals - 4 (T2nd), power play points - 9 (T3rd)
- #49 AJ Thelen is 1st among ECHL defenseman in shots - 82 and is T2nd in power play goals (4) and is T5th in points (14)
- #6 Brad Zanon is 2nd amongst ECHL defensemen in penalty minutes (80) and is T2nd in minor penalties (20) with teammate AJ #49 Thelen
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: The TIB Bank Box Office at Germain Arena is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Individual tickets can be purchased at the TIB Bank Box Office, at any TicketMaster location or at www.TicketMaster.com. To order tickets by phone, call 239-334-3309. To book a group to a Everblades game call 239-948-7825.
EVERBLADES ON THE AIRWAVES: All Florida Everblades games, home and away, are broadcast on Fox Sports Radio, 1200/ 1460AM and on the Everblades website at www.everbladeshockey.com via Sportsjuice. Join the voice of the Everblades, John Curtis for all the play-by-play action. The pre-game show comes your way approximately 25 minutes before the drop of the puck with the Shoeless Joe's Sports Café pre-game show on the Everblades Radio Network presented by Blu Sushi.
The entire team will be at Shoeless Joe's Sports Café tonight for Everblades Weekly! Stop out to Shoeless Joe's for half price pizzas and $5 pitchers from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Get autographs from the players and enjoy the show. Shoeless Joe's is inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers.
UPCOMING GAMES:
Wed. (7:30) Dec. 16 Wheeling Sponsor: "Wet Wednesdays" $2 Budweiser 20-ounce drafts/ College ID night
Fri. (7:30) Dec. 18 Wheeling Sponsor: Meridian Broadcasting
Sat. (7:30) Dec. 19 Wheeling Sponsor: Team Calendar Night - Direct Impressions
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