Everblades Remain on Top of Division
January 6, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades fell 2-1 to the Columbus Cottonmouths in overtime on New Year's Eve at TECO Arena, were defeated 5-2 by the Columbia Inferno on Friday night and split the weekend series with the Inferno after upending them 4-1 on Saturday night. With the1-1-1 week Florida remained in first place in the ECHL's Southeast Division. The Everblades take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots at TECO Arena on Tuesday night at 7:30 PM. Florida then battles the Pee Dee Pride in South Carolina on Friday at 7:30 PM and the Augusta Lynx in a pair of games in Augusta on Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 7:30 PM. All 72 regular season games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the Internet at www.floridaeverblades.com with the "Voice of the Everblades" Mark Miller calling the play-by-play. 'The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show' presented by Stevie Tomato's Sportspage on Sportsradio 770 AM airs on 770 AM from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on Monday nights. The show will be live on remote in Naples for the next six shows. Tonight's guest will be Terry Lindgren.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: On Tuesday, January 7th the Everblades face off at TECO Arena against the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:30 PM For tickets to any of these upcoming events please call 334-3309.
THIS WEEK (All Times Eastern)
Tuesday, January 7 vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Ice Pilots will meet for the fourth time this season. Florida holds a 3-0-0 record against them this season and a 2-0-0 record at TECO. Pensacola currently ranks in 5th place in the Southwest Division standings while Florida ranks first in the Southeast. Florida holds a 19-5-3 record all-time against the Ice Pilots and a 11-2-2 record at TECO Arena. Forward Greg Pankewicz leads the team in scoring with 20-15-35. The Ice Pilots power play ranks 24th in the ECHL and their penalty kill ranks 4th.
Friday, January 10th @ Pee Dee Pride 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Pride will meet for the eighth time this season. Florida holds a 4-2-1 record against them this season and a 3-0-1 record at TECO. Pee Dee currently ranks in 3rd place in the Southeast Division standings. Florida holds a 16-17-3 record all-time against the Pride and a 11-6-2 record at TECO Arena. Forward Matt Reid leads the team in scoring with 17-33-50. The Pride power play ranks 22nd in the ECHL and their penalty kill ranks 16th.
Saturday, January 11th @ Augusta Lynx 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Lynx will meet for the fifth time this season. Florida holds a 2-0-2 record against them this season and a 1-0-1 record at TECO. Augusta currently ranks in 7th place in the Southeast Division standings. Florida holds a 23-4-4 record all-time against the Lynx and a 13-2-1 record at TECO Arena. Forward Jim Shephard leads the team in scoring with 6-19-25. The Lynx power play ranks 26th in the ECHL and their penalty kill ranks 25th.
Sunday, January 12th @ Augusta Lynx 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Lynx will meet for the sixth time this season.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Tuesday, December 31st vs. Columbus 1-2 OTL The Florida Everblades (18-6-8) fell in overtime to the Columbus Cottonmouths (15-14-4) 2-1 in front of a crowd of 6,451 at TECO Arena on Tuesday night.
Friday, January 3rd vs. Columbia 2-5 L
The Florida Everblades (18-7-8) fell to the Columbia Inferno (19-13-1) 5-2 in front of a crowd of 5,714 at TECO Arena on Friday night.
Saturday, January 4th vs. Columbia 4-1 W
The Florida Everblades (19-7-8) upended the Columbia Inferno (19-14-1) 4-1 in front of a crowd of 6,665 at TECO Arena on Saturday night.
2002-03 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBER
Quick Stats
Overall Record 19-7-8 (1st)
Home Record 8-2-5
Road Record 11-5-3
Overtime Record 0-3
Shootout Record 1-4
Power Play 23rd
Penalty Kill 9th
Leading Scorers
Marty Johnston 12-19-31
Laurent Meunier 9-18-27
George Awada 9-16-25
Joe Blaznek 13-12-25
Ryan Murphy 15-9-24
Leading Goaltenders
Rob Zepp 1.94 GAA, 14-4-5
Cam McCormick 3.22 GAA, 5-1-2
Plus/Minus Leaders
Ryan Murphy +12
George Awada +11
Brian Goudie +10
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is forward Joe Blaznek. The Allen Park Michigan native registered two goals in the Everblades 4-1 win on Saturday night.
ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL goaltender of the week nomination is Rob Zepp. The Newmarket, Ontario native was 1-1-1 this past week.
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" Mark Miller hosts "The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show" from a different Stevie Tomato's Location every Monday night on Sportsradio 770 AM from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. All Florida Everblades games, home and away, are broadcast on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the web at www.floridaeverblades.com. Join the "Voice of the Everblades" Mark Miller for all the play-by-play action. The Everblades pre-game show begins 15 minutes before face-off.
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