Everblades post 2-1-0 week, remain in third place
February 16, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades picked up 4 out of a possible 6 points this past week after they fell to the Gwinnett Gladiators 5-3 on Tuesday night in Duluth, GA and swept the Mississippi Sea Wolves 5-3 and 6-4 at TECO Arena. Florida ranks third in the ECHL's Southern Division. Florida forward Brian McCullough notched 9 points in three games this past week and moved into first place in the ECHL in scoring with 68 points. Everblades regular season 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. 'The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show' presented by Stevie Tomato's Sportspage on Sportsradio 770 AM airs from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday nights. The show will be live on remote at the Fort Myers location tonight with player guest Ryan Van Buskirk.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Everblades take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, February 17th at TECO Arena. The Blades host the Columbus Cottonmouths on Friday and Saturday February 27th and 28th at 7:30 PM. The Harlem Globetrotters visit TECO Arena on Friday, March 5th. 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)
Tuesday, February 17th vs. Pensacola 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the seventh and final meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 2-3-1 versus the Ice Pilots.
Friday, February 20th @ Augusta 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the third meeting between the two clubs this season. Florida is 1-1-0 versus the Lynx this year.
Saturday, February 21st @ Florence 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the eighth meeting between the two clubs this season. Florida is 5-0-2 against the Pride this season.
Sunday, February 22nd @ Columbia 4:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fifth meeting between the two clubs this season. Florida is 1-2-1 this season versus the Inferno.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Tuesday, February 10 @ Gwinnett 3-5 L
The Florida Everblades (24-18-9) were defeated by the Gwinnett Gladiators (27-16-2)5-3 in front of 3,159 at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Tuesday night. Gwinnett forward Chris Durno picked up one goal and three assists in the Gwinnett win as the Gladiators swept the season series 6-0-0
Friday, February 13 vs. Mississippi 5-3 W
The Florida Everblades (25-19-9) held on to defeat the Mississippi Sea Wolves (30-15-6) 5-3 Friday night in front of 6,722 at TECO arena. Florida forward Brian McCullough led the Everblades with a franchise tying record four goals.
Saturday, February 14 vs. Mississippi 6-4 W
The Florida Everblades (26-19-9) dropped the Mississippi Sea Wolves (30-16-6) 6-4 on Saturday night in front of 6,240 at TECO arena. Jon Insana (2 goals) and Brian McCullough (1 goal, 3 assists) led the way for the Everblades.
EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:
Monday: "Blade Talk" 770 AM 6-7 PM (Stevie Tomato's - Fort Myers)
Tuesday: Game vs. Pensacola 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Wednesday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena) - Travel Day
Thursday: Practice in Augusta TBD Friday: Game @ Augusta 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Saturday: Game @ Florence 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Sunday: Game @ Columbia 4:05 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
2003-04 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERS
Quick Stats
Overall Record 26-19-9(3rd)
Home Record 16-5-5
Road Record 10-14-4
Overtime Record 1-2
Shootout Record 2-5
Power Play 17th
Penalty Kill 14th
Leading Scorers
Brian McCullough 33-35-68
Brent McDonald 14-28-42
Reggie Berg 19-17-36
Keith Anderson 15-20-35
Jay Legault 7-22-29
Leading Goaltenders
Jeff Maund 2.81 GAA, 13-7-4
Rob Zepp 3.02 GAA, 12-11-6
Plus/Minus Leaders
Ian Forbes +13
Paul Esdale +12
Reggie Berg +10
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades player of the week nomination is forward Brian McCullough. The Burr Ridge, Illinois native notched 9 points (5-4-9) including two game winning goals this past week.
ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades goaltender of the week nomination is Rob Zepp. The Newmarket, Ontario native picked up two wins this past week.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: Three players will be at Gulf Elementary School on Wednesday, February 25th at 1:45 PM. Please call (239) 948-7825 for information on Everblades upcoming community events or to have Everblades players visit your school.
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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