Everblades Remain in First after Four-Point Weekend
November 17, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades claimed four points and remain in first place in their division after defeating the Charlotte Checkers 6-2 and 3-2 this past weekend. Florida forwards Brian McCullough, Keith Anderson and Brent McDonald are currently ranked second third and fourth in the ECHL in scoring with 24, 23, 22 points respectively. The Blades take on the Florence Pride at 7:30 PM this Friday and Saturday night at TECO Arena. 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 Naples location tonight!
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: Bob the Builder visits TECO Arena on November 18th & 19th. Matchbox 20 is in concert at TECO Arena on Thursday, December 4th. The Everblades take on the Florence Pride on Friday and Saturday November 21 & 22 at 7:30 PM. For tickets to any of these upcoming events please call the TECO Arena box office at (239) 948-7825 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)
Friday, November 21 vs. Florence 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the second meeting between the two clubs this season. Florida defeated Florence 8-4 back on October 19th. The Everblades are 17-18-3 all-time versus the Pride and 11-6-2 at TECO Arena. Florence ranks tied for 5th place in the Southern Division.
Saturday, November 22 vs. Florence 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the third meeting between the two clubs this season and second in as many nights.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday, November 14 vs. Charlotte 6-2 W
The Florida Everblades (7-3-3) downed the Charlotte Checkers (3-5-2) 6-2 in front of 6,024 at TECO Arena on Friday night. Florida rookie forwards Carl Mallette and Chad LaRose notched two goals in the Blades win.
Saturday, November 15 vs. Charlotte 3-2 SOW
The Florida Everblades (8-3-3) defeated the Charlotte Checkers (3-5-3) for the second time in as many nights. A sellout crowd of 7,181 at TECO Arena saw the Blades win 3-2 on Keith Anderson's goal in a shoot out.
EVERBLADES ITINERARY:
Monday: Spinning Class
Tuesday: Practice 11 AM
Wednesday: Practice 11 AM
Thursday: Practice 11 AM
Friday: Pregame skate 10 AM; Game vs. Florence 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Saturday: Pregame skate 10 AM; Game vs. Florence 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Sunday: Day Off
2002-03 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBER
Quick Stats
Overall Record 8-3-3(1st)
Home Record 4-0-2
Road Record 4-3-1
Overtime Record 1-1
Shootout Record 1-2
Power Play 12th
Penalty Kill 18th
Leading Scorers
Brian McCullough 10-14-24
Keith Anderson 11-12-23
Brent McDonald 7-15-22
Chad Larose 6-7-13
Reggie Berg 6-6-12
Matt Pagnutti 3-7-10
Leading Goaltenders
Jeff Maund 2.47 GAA, 6-1-0
Rob Zepp 2.72 GAA, 3-1-3
Plus/Minus Leaders
Brent McDonald +7
Paul Esdale +7
Ian Forbes +7
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is forward Brian McCullough. The Burr Ridge, Illinois native registered three goals including the game winning goal on Friday night and one assist this past week.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: 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 a different Stevie Tomato's Location 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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