Everblades Remain in First Place after 2-1-1 Road Swing
Published on December 2, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades went 2-1-1 on their four game road trip after defeating South Carolina, Greensboro and earning a tie against Florence this past week. Florida forwards Brian McCullough, Keith Anderson and Brent McDonald are currently ranked in the top five in scoring in the ECHL. McCullough ranks first in the ECHL in points with 31 and goals with 14. Anderson is for second in the ECHL goal scoring ranks with 12 goals. The Blades take on the Greenville Grrrowl at 7:30 PM this Friday and Saturday night at TECO Arena to begin a five game home stand. 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: Matchbox 20 is in concert at TECO Arena on Thursday, December 4th. The Everblades take on the Greenville Grrrowl on Friday and Saturday December 5th & 6th at 7:30 PM. 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)
Friday, December 5 vs. Greenville 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the first meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 23-11-3 all-time versus the Grrrowl and 10-5-2 at TECO Arena. Greenville ranks in 8th place in the Southern Division. Florida was 3-4-0 versus the Grrrowl last season.
Saturday, December 6th vs. Greenville 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the second meeting between the two clubs in as many nights.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Wednesday, November 26 @ South Carolina 5-4 W
The Florida Everblades (11-3-3) defeated the South Carolina Stingrays (7-8-1) 5-4 in front of 4,636 at the North Charleston Coliseum on Wednesday night. Forward Brian McCullough picked up two goals and one assist including the game winner on the power play in the third period in the Everblades fifth straight victory.
Thursday, November 27 @ Greensboro 4-3 W
The Florida Everblades (12-3-3) defeated the Greensboro Generals (12-6-0) 4-3 in front of 2,802 at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thanksgiving night. Forward Carl Mallette picked up one goal and one assist including the game winner in the third period in the Everblades sixth straight victory.
Friday, November 28 @ Roanoke 5-7 L
The Florida Everblades (12-4-3) were defeated by the Roanoke Express (11-7-0) 7-5 in front of 3,295 at the Roanoke Civic Center on Friday night. Forwards Reggie Berg and Carl Mallette picked up one goal and two assists.
Sunday, November 30 @ Florence 2-3 OTL
The Florida Everblades (12-4-4) were defeated by the Florence Pride (7-9-2) 3-2 at the Florence Civic Center on Sunday afternoon. Forward Gray Shaneberger tied the game with :57 seconds to play but Pride forward Jeff Swez scored the game winning goal for Florence just 1:58 into overtime.
EVERBLADES ITINERARY:
Monday: Day Off
Tuesday: Practice 10 AM
Wednesday: Practice 10 AM
Thursday: Practice 10 AM
Friday: Game vs. Greenville 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Saturday: Game vs. Greenville 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Sunday: Charity Softball Game at Fleischman Park @ 2 PM
2002-03 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBER
Quick Stats Overall Record 12-4-4 (T-1st)
Home Record 6-0-2
Road Record 6-4-2
Overtime Record 1-2
Shootout Record 1-2
Power Play 15th
Penalty Kill 26th
Leading Scorers Brian McCullough 14-19-31
Keith Anderson 12-16-28
Brent McDonald 9-19-28
Reggie Berg 10-12-22
Carl Mallette 7-9-16
Leading Goaltenders Jeff Maund 2.40 GAA, 7-1-1
Rob Zepp 3.24 GAA, 4-2-3
Plus/Minus Leaders
Reggie Berg +13
Paul Esdale +11
Ian Forbes +10
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is forward Carl Mallette. Mallette registered two goals and two assists including the game winning goal on Thursday night in Greensboro this past week.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, December 3rd three Everblades players will visit Bonita Springs Charter School from 12:30 - 1:45 PM. On Sunday December 7th the Blades will take on the Professional Firefighters of Collier County in a charity softball game at Fleischman Park in Naples at 2PM. 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.
ECHL Stories from December 2, 2003
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- Royals Edged by Stingrays - Reading Royals
- Gladiators Check Checkers, 5-1 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Checkers Drop Third Straight In 5-1 Loss To Gwinnett - Charlotte Checkers
- Titans To Visit FoodBank - Trenton Devils
- Florida's Pietersma Suspended Three Games - ECHL
- Steelheads Konopka and Hay Called up to Utah - Idaho Steelheads
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Wranglers Announce Blood Drive - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Mississippi Announces Top Players In November - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Rivermen Announce AAA "Show Your Card & Save" Program - Peoria Rivermen
- Titans To Host Russia and Japan In International Weekend - Trenton Devils
- Grrrowl Secure Defenseman in Trade with Fresno - Greenville Grrrowl
- Magic Man to Perform at Saturday's Game - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Larocque and Lephart Called Up, Fata returns to Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Greenville`s Kirton Named InGlasCo ECHL Player of the Week - ECHL
- Eklund Named ITECH HOCKEY ECHL Saver of the Week - ECHL
- Falcons Reassign Zultek, Allen Called Up - Trenton Devils
- Generals Ftorek headed to Manchester - Greensboro Generals
- Schueller Accepts offer to play in England - Greenville Grrrowl
- Royals Reassigned Second Leading Scorer by Hershey - Reading Royals
- Today In The ECHL - ECHL
- Royals End Tough Week with Big Win at Augusta - Reading Royals
- Everblades Remain in First Place after 2-1-1 Road Swing - Florida Everblades
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