Everblades remain in second after weekend split
March 22, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades picked up a series split this past weekend after they fell to the Greensboro Generals 6-4 on Friday night and rebounded to down the Generals 5-3 on Saturday night. Florida ranks second in the ECHL's Southern Division and has 5 games remaining in the regular season. The Blades hit the road to take on the Charlotte Checkers in a key divisional match-up this Wednesday at 7:05 PM. Florida then travels to Roanoke, VA to battle the Express on Friday night at 7:30 PM. The Blades finish up their three game road trip on Sunday in Greensboro at 4:00 PM. Florida forward Brian McCullough ranks third in the ECHL in scoring with 79 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. 'Blade Talk' 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 Tim O'Connell.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: Yanni will play a sold out TECO Arena on Sunday, March 28th at 7:00 PM. The Blades battle the Augusta Lynx at TECO Arena on Friday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM. Saturday's game is Fan Appreciation Night. TECO Arena hosts 99X Fest featuring Trapt and Puddle of Mud on Thursday, April 22nd. 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)
Wednesday, March 24th @ Charlotte Checkers 7:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fourth meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 2-0-1 versus the Checkers this year. Charlotte upended the Blades 3-2 in Charlotte back on January 7th. The Checkers are currently ranked 5th in the Southern division. Florida leads the Checkers by six points coming into this week and has played one less game.
Friday, March 26th @ Roanoke Express 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fourth and final meeting of the regular season between the two clubs. The Everblades are 2-1-0 versus the Express so far this season. Roanoke currently ranks sixth in the ECHL's Southern Division.
Sunday, March 28th @ Greensboro Generals 4:00 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fourth and final meeting of the regular season between the two clubs. The Everblades are 2-1-0 versus the Generals so far this season. Greensboro currently ranks fourth in the ECHL's Southern Division.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday, March 19th vs. Greensboro 4-6 L
The Florida Everblades (32-24-10) lost to the Greensboro Generals (36-26-1) 6-4 Friday night in front of 6,777 at TECO Arena
Friday, March 20th vs. Greensboro 5-3 W
The Florida Everblades (33-24-10) defeated the Greensboro Generals (36-27-1) 5-3 Saturday night in front of 6,571 at TECO Arena. The victory helped Florida reclaim sole possession of second place from South Carolina who lost 4-2 on Saturday night in Roanoke.
EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:
Monday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena) "Blade Talk" 770 AM 6-7 PM (Stevie Tomato's - Fort Myers)
Tuesday: Practice 12 PM (Cricket Arena in Charlotte, NC)
Wednesday: Game @ Charlotte 7:05 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Thursday: Practice TBD (Roanoke Civic Center) Friday: Game @ Roanoke 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Saturday: Practice TBD (Greensboro Coliseum Complex)
Sunday: Game @ Greensboro 4:00 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
2003-04 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERS
Quick Stats
Overall Record 33-24-10(2nd)
Home Record 20-8-6
Road Record 13-16-4
Overtime Record 1-3
Shootout Record 3-5
Power Play 16th
Penalty Kill 14th
Leading Scorers
Brian McCullough 38-41-79
John McNabb 25-28-53
Brent McDonald 17-32-49
Keith Anderson 16-30-46
Reggie Berg 23-19-42
Ryan Brindley 11-26-37
Leading Goaltenders
Jeff Maund 2.87 GAA, 18-11-4
Rob Zepp 2.98 GAA, 14-12-7
Plus/Minus Leaders
Reggie Berg +16
Paul Esdale +11
Ian Forbes +8
Tom Buckley +8
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades player of the week nomination is forward Brent McDonald. The Olds, Alberta resident notched 1 goal and 3 assists and was a +1 this past week.
ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades goaltender of the week nomination is Jeff Maund. The Mississauga, Ontario native went 1-1-0 this past week and registered a 5-3 win on Saturday night.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: Two players and Swampee will walk in the Relay For Life on Saturday, March 27th from 10:30 - 11:30 AM in Cape Coral. 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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