ECHL Florida Everblades

Everblades remain in second after 1-2-0 road trip

January 26, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


The Florida Everblades picked up 2 out of a possible 6 points this past week after they defeated the Pensacola Ice Pilots 2-0 on Friday night and fell to the Ice Pilots 4-2 on Saturday night. The Everblades then continued the three game road trip and fell to the Louisiana Ice Gators 5-1 on Sunday afternoon. Florida forward Brian McCullough is tied atop the ECHL in scoring with 55 points and is currently ranked tied for first in the ECHL in goal scoring with 26 goals. Florida ranks second in the ECHL's Southern Division and trails the Columbia Inferno by three points heading into this week. 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 Chris Heisten.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Everblades take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 27th at TECO Arena. On Wednesday, January 28th the Everblades players will serve the fans dinner during the annual Celebrity Dinner at TECO Arena. Call 948-7825 x1500 for reservations. The Blades host South Carolina on Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 PM. The Gaither Homecoming Concert visits TECO Arena on Thursday, January 29th. 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, January 27th vs. Pensacola 7:30 PM/EST

GAME NOTES: This will be the sixth and final meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 2-3-0 versus the Ice Pilots this season. Pensacola ranks in 5th place in the Central Division. Florida was 4-1-1 versus them last season.

Friday, January 30th vs. South Carolina 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 Stingrays this year.

Saturday, January 31st vs. South Carolina 7:30 PM/EST

GAME NOTES: This will be the fourth meeting between the two clubs this season.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, January 23rd @ Pensacola 2-0 W

The Florida Everblades defeated the Pensacola Ice Pilots 2-0 at the Pensacola Civic Center on Friday night. Everblades netminder Jeff Maund stopped all 39 shots he faced to pick up his second shut out of the season.

Saturday, January 24th @ Pensacola 2-4 L

The Florida Everblades fell to the Pensacola Ice Pilots 4-2 to earn the series split.

Sunday, January 25th @ Louisiana 1-5 L

Florida fell 5-1 to the Louisiana Ice Gators on Sunday afternoon.

EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:

Monday: Travel Day - "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 TBD, Everblades Charity Celebrity Dinner

Thursday: Practice 10 AM Friday: Game vs. South Carolina 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)

Saturday: Game vs. South Carolina 7:30 PM EST (TV: UPN 8 Radio: Sportsradio 770 AM)

Sunday: Day Off - Super Bowl

2003-04 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERS

Quick Stats

Overall Record 23-14-7(2nd)

Home Record 14-3-3

Road Record 9-11-4

Overtime Record 1-2

Shootout Record 2-3

Power Play 15th

Penalty Kill 14th

Leading Scorers

Brian McCullough 26-29-54

Brent McDonald 13-25-38

Reggie Berg 19-17-36

Carl Mallette 14-22-36

Keith Anderson 14-18-32

Leading Goaltenders

Jeff Maund 2.66 GAA, 13-7-3

Rob Zepp 3.04 GAA, 9-6-4

Plus/Minus Leaders

Ian Forbes +12

Paul Esdale +11

Reggie Berg +11

ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is rookie forward Carl Mallette The Victoriaville, Quebec native registered one goal and two assists this past week.

ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL goaltender of the week nomination is Jeff Maund The Mississauga, Ontario native registered a shutout win on Friday night this past week.

EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, January 28th the entire Everblades team will exchange their hockey uniforms for server uniforms during the Blades annual Celebrity Dinner at TECO Arena. Please call 948-7825 x1500 to make reservations. 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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