ECHL Florida Everblades

Everblades Win Streak Halted By Devils This Week

Published on February 1, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


The Florida Everblades finished off five-straight at home this week with three games against the Trenton Devils. The Devils got revenge against the 'Blades for two defeats they suffered in Trenton two weeks ago. Trenton edged Florida 2-1 on Wednesday night and also doubled up the 'Blades on Saturday, 6-3. Florida's lone win came on Friday night, 5-4.

The Everblades play just two games this week, both on the road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Everblades will then play five games in six days the following week. Thursday's game in Charlotte marks the first of seven straight games against South Division opponents.

LAST WEEK

Wednesday, January 27 vs Trenton Germain Arena 7:30PM

GAME NOTES: Florida's five-game win streak was halted on Wednesday night in Germain Arena by the Trenton Devils, 2-1. The victory was the first for the Devils over the Everblades in three tries. Ryan Ginand and Tony Zancanaro accounted for the Devils' goals, while Florida's lone tally came with just over three minutes left in the contest by Mike Bayrack. Gerald Coleman got the win in net for Trenton.

Friday, January 29 vs Trenton Germain Arena 7:30PM

GAME NOTES: Florida responded with a victory over Trenton on Friday night. In their second regular season matchup ever in Germain Arena, the Everblades skated away with a 5-4 decision. Milan Gajic led the way with two goals and an assist and defenseman Phil Paquet scored his professional goal and recorded his first multiple-point effort (1g, 1a). Mike Bayrack chipped in two assists and finished +3 for the game. Chris Beckford-Tseu stopped 38 of 42 shots to record his fifth win of the season.

Saturday, January 30 vs Trenton Germain Arena 7:30PM

GAME NOTES: Trenton rebounded on Saturday to record their second win over Florida in four days. The Devils were led by Ryan Ginand who tallied a hat trick and an assist in the 6-3 win. Defenseman Andy Thomas chipped in two assists and finished +4 in the contest. David Caruso stopped 33 shots between the pipes for the Devils. Milan Gajic recorded his second multiple-goal game (2g) in back-to-back nights.

THIS WEEK

Thursday, February 4 @ Charlotte Time Warner Cable Arena 7:00PM

GAME NOTES: This is the eighth game of 14 regular season meetings between the Everblades and Checkers. Florida shutout the Checkers 3-0 in their last meeting in Charlotte on December 26. Mike Morrison stopped 28 shots to record his first and only shutout of the season. Matthew Pistilli, Ross Carlson and Paul Healey all scored goals in the victory.

Friday, February 5 @ Charlotte Time Warner Cable Arena 7:00PM

GAME NOTES: This game marks the fourth meeting of seven scheduled outings in Charlotte. The Everblades have outscored the Checkers 13-4 in Charlotte and posted two shutouts in Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena. Overall, the Everblades are 3-3-1 versus the Checkers this season.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Quick Stats

Overall Record: 23-17-6

Home Record: 12-10-0

Road Record: 11-7-2-4

Overtime Record: 2-2

Shootout Record: 4-4

Penalty Kill: 229/269 85.1% (2nd)

Power Play: 45/245 17% (13th)

Leading Scorers

Jacob Micflikier 9-23-32

Milan Gijac 13-15-28

Chris Capraro 6-19-25

Leading Goaltenders

Barry Brust 2.24 GAA, 9-3-2, .926

Mike Morrison 2.89 GAA, 9-10-3, .899

Chris Beckford-Tseu 3.22 GAA, 5-4-1, .901

Most goals: Ross Carlson (13)

Most assists: Jacob Micflikier (23)

Most power play goals: Shea Guthrie (7)

Most power play assists: Scott Hotham (13)

Most power play points: Scott Hotham (17)

Most shorthanded goals: Ryan Lang & Rob Hennigar (1)

Most Game winners: Chris Capraro (3)

Most Wins: Mike Morrison & Barry Brust (9)

Most PIMs: Brad Zanon (108)

ECHL GOALTENDER & PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:

#33 Chris Beckford-Tseu 2GP RECORD: 1-1-0 GAA: 3.5 SPCT: .861% TEAM RECORD: 1-2-0

Beckford-Tseu appeared in his first two games with Florida since January 8. On Friday night Beckford-Tseu recorded his fifth victory in of the season stopping 38 of 42 shots. The next night he stopped 24 of 30 shots in the Everblades 6-3 loss on Saturday.

CHRIS BECKFORD-TSEU - 6'3" 202LBS HOMETOWN: TORONTO, ON DOB: 6-22-84

LAST YEAR: FLORIDA - PHOENIX (ECHL)/ ROCHESTER (AHL) AMATEUR CLUB: KINGSTON/OSHAWA (OHL)

DRAFT STATUS: 2003 - ST. LOUIS BLUES - 5TH ROUND, 159TH OVERALL

#7 Milan Gajic 3GP 4G, 1A = 5PTS (-3) TEAM RECORD: 1-2-0

After being held scoreless on Wednesday night in a 2-1 loss to Trenton, Gajic scored two goals in the next two outings and an assist. Gajic scored two goals and an assist in the Everblades 5-4 win on Friday and two goals in the 'Blades 6-3 loss on Saturday night.

ELGIN REID - 6'0" 200LBS HOMETOWN: BURNABY, BC DOB: 6-1-81

LAST YEAR: FLORIDA/ VICTORIA (ECHL)/ NORDSJAELLAND (DEN) AMATEUR CLUB: MICHIGAN (NCAA)

DRAFT STATUS: 2001 - ATLANTA THRASHERS - 4TH ROUND, 112TH OVERALL

IN THE COMMUNITY: The Everblades face off at Shoeless Joe's tonight with Everblades Weekly. Everblades Weekly can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio, 1200/ 1460AM from the Shoeless Joe's Sports Café, off Daniels Parkway and US-41 (Tamiami Trail), from 7:00-8:00 p.m. #12 Jordan Morrison will be our special guest. Coach Malcolm Cameron will join us, as well.

TRANSACTIONS:

1/31/10 Delete Brandon Buck, F returned to Houston (AHL)

131/10 Add Barry Brust, G loaned from Houston (AHL)

1/29/10 Add Shea Guthrie, F activated off IR

1/29/10 Add Paul Healey, F activated off IR

1/29/10 Add Kyle Takas, G added as emergency backup goaltender

1/29/10 Delete Kevin Baker, F placed on the 3-day IR

1/29/10 Delete Barry Brust, G recalled by Houston (AHL)

1/29/10 Delete Matt Duffy, D recalled by Rochester (AHL)

TICKETS AND INFORMATION: The TIB Bank Box Office at Germain Arena is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Individual tickets can be purchased at the TIB Bank Box Office, at any TicketMaster location or at www.TicketMaster.com. To order tickets by phone, call 239-334-3309. To book a group to a Everblades game call 239-948-7825.

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