Fans go wild over Mardi Gras jerseys

February 28, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release


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February 28, 2006
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Fans Go Wild Over Mardi Gras Jerseys

Pensacola, FL - A spirited third period comeback fell short, as the Ice Pilots dropped a 3-2 cliffhanger to the Gwinnett Gladiators in front of 2,250 bead-clad fans on Fat Tuesday.

Gwinnett jumped on the Pilots early as John Awe scored a power play goal 1:23 into the game. Jeff Campbell and Brad Schnell assisted on the goal. Awe added his second goal of the game just four minutes later to give Gwinnett a quick 2-0 lead. Scott Mifsud assisted. The Ice Pilots, however, were able to cut the lead to 2-1 going into the first intermission as Adam Courchaine scored on the power play at 11:03 of the first period. Bobby Cunningham drew the assist.

The Gladiators started quick again in the second period, as Jeff Campbell scored shorthanded to make it 3-1. Brad Schnell and Steve Slaton assisted on the goal, the second special teams goal of the night fo! r Gwinnett.

The Ice Pilots came out flying in the third period, cutting the lead to 3-2 on a goal by Nate Metcalf at the 6:02 mark. Pensacola continued to pressure Gwinnett goalie Sean Fields, but was unable to tie the score. Fields made 31 saves as he improved his record to 22-11. David Cann played well, making 34 saves, but took the loss and fell to 1-6-2.

Despite the loss, the Ice Pilots got the second and third stars of the game. Adam Courchaine, who had a goal and an assist, was the second star of the game, and Nate Metcalf, who scored a goal earned the third star of the game. John Awe was the first star of the game, registering 2 goals to lead Gwinnett to the victory.

Spirits were still high in the arena as fans bid on the special Mardi Gras jerseys worn by the Ice Pilots. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the American Cancer Society.

During the game, fans also had a chance to continue to vote for their choice for the 2006-07 Ice Pilots logo. The ballot! boxes were stuffed with plenty of ideas from the eager Ice Pilot fans and voting will continue through the March 3 home game.

The next Ice Pilots home game is Friday, March 3 against the South Carolina Stingrays. It's Military night at the Hangar! Fans can bid on the remaining military specialty jerseys through a live auction. The live auction will take place after the game.

Fans can purchase individual home game tickets in person at the Civic Center box office, at any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 434-7444 or through the Ice Pilots office at www.icepilots.com. For group tickets, season tickets and birthday parties, fans can call the Ice Pilots at 432-PUCK.

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