Everblades win fourth straight with 1-0 win over Augusta
Published on December 27, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
AUGUSTA, GA - The Florida Everblades (18-7-1) won their fourth straight game with the help of a late third period power play goal to upend the Augusta Lynx 1-0 on Thursday night at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center.
The teams battled to a scoreless tie after the first two periods, but in the third period Kevin Bergin notched his 11th goal of the season deflecting a shot past Augusta (12-15-2) net-minder Jason Wolfe with just 1:10 remaining in the third period. The power play goal extended Florida's streak to at least one power play goal in 12 of their last 13 games.
The Everblades also used 23 saves by goaltender Phil Osaer to help even their road record at 6-6-1. The shutout was Osaer's second of the season, and improved his overall record to 7-2-1.
Wolfe suffered the tough-luck loss for the Lynx turning away 27 of 28 Florida shots, but saw his record fall to 4-8-0.
On the power play, the Everblades closed out the night 1-for-5, while the Lynx finished the game 0-for-4 with the man-advantage.
With the win the Everblades improved to 5-0-0 vs. Augusta this season.
The Everblades return to action on Wednesday, December 28 when they take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 8:05 p.m. from the Pensacola Civic Center. Everblades 2005-06 group tickets and individual game tickets are on sale now! Fans can purchase tickets at the Germain Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling TicketMaster at (239) 334-3309, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, contact the Everblades office at (239) 948-7825.
3 STARS:
1) - Kevin Bergin - FLA
2) - Phil Osaer - FLA
- Jon Lehun - FLA
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