Everblades thwart Ice Pilots comeback, hold on for 4-2 win
November 23, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida scored four first period goals and held off the Ice Pilots for a 4-2 win at Germain Arena. Florida exploded for four goals 10:15 into the game as Brad Zancanaro broke in with a shot from the top of the right circle to put Florida ahead 52 seconds in. Then, David Cornacchia netted his third of the year to make it 2-0.
The Ice Pilots were almost successful killing off the first Florida power play but with just one second left, Mathieu Melanson beat Ice Pilots goaltender Mike Brodeur from the right wing side to make it 3-0. Brandon Roach add a fourth Everblades goal two minutes later.
The Ice Pilots held off Florida the rest of the way and did some scoring of their own. Joel Stepp scored his first of the season in just his second game with the club as 35 seconds remained in the first period to put Pensacola on the board. Konstantin Kalmikov followed Stepp's lead with his first at 15:00 of the second to cut the lead to 4-2.
Florida held on for the win and out shot the Ice Pilots 38-35 in the game. Pensacola killed off the last seven Florida power plays.
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Tuesday, November 27 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Augusta at the Civic Center. 2007-2008 Season Tickets, Mini Plans, and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850)432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com.
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