
Everblades sweep series with 4-1 win over Sea Wolves
March 11, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, MS - The Florida Everblades defeated the Mississippi Sea Wolves 4-1 to sweep the three-game series at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida on Tuesday evening.
Mississippi took the lead early in the first period when Ryan Menei found a loose puck while standing near the right post and flicked it past Florida goaltender David Shantz for his 20th goal of the season to give the Sea Wolves a 1-0 lead at 3:31 of the first period. Florida would even the score just 12 seconds later when Mathieu Melanson redirected Adam Taylor's centering pass through Sea Wolves goalie Ryan Munce's legs at 3:43 of the first period.
Preston Callander scored at 9:01 of the second period, taking a pass from Ernie Hartlieb and throwing the puck past Munce for a power-play goal to give Florida a 2-1 lead. Callander added another power-play goal at 15:29 of the third period, and Steve Czech would give Florida a 4-1 lead at 17:47 of the third period, cashing in on a two-on-one break with Hartlieb.
Mississippi was 0-for-9 on the power play, including a major power play as a result of a charging call against Florida's David Cornacchia at 14:19 of the second period. Ryan Munce made 29 saves on 33 shots to earn the loss.
The Sea Wolves return home on March 21, 22, and 23 against the Texas Wildcatters. Get your tickets today by calling 228.275.WOLF!
NOTE: Fans attending the games should allow extra time to arrive at the arena and park due to construction on U.S. 90 in Biloxi.
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