Flint wraps up long road swing

Published on February 17, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


Week In Review - The Flint Generals are in second place in the United Hockey League's Eastern Conference. In last week's action, the Generals dropped at 3-1 decision on Friday, February 13, 2004. Martin Woods (14) scored the only goal for the Generals. Goaltender Jan Chovan suffered the loss despite stopping 31 of 33 shots on goal. The Generals completed weekend action earning one point in the 3-2 shootout loss at Kalamazoo on Sunday afternoon. Bobby Reynolds (22) and Sylvain Dufresne (12) scored for Flint. Goaltender Dan McIntyre earned the shootout point stopping 37 of 39 shots.

Sherwood/UHL Player of the Week Nominee - Captain Jim Duhart is our nominee for the Sherwood/UHL Player of the Week ending February 15, 2004. In two games, Duhart had one assist. Flint only scored 3 times last weekend. Duhart created many scoring opportunities in both games only to be stopped by great goaltending.

Goaltender of the Week Nominee - Dan McIntyre is our nominee for the U.H.L. Goaltender of the Week for the period ending February 15, 2004. McIntyre was 0-0-1 earning the shootout point in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss at Kalamazoo.

Flint Generals Flashback - After 49 games this season, Flint's record is 23-21-5 for 51 points. After 49 games last season, the Generals record was 23-20-6 for 52 points. The Generals are one point behind last year's pace.

Kerr Watch - Generals right wing Kevin Kerr chases a milestone to be the all-time leading goal scorer in minor league professional hockey history. Kerr with 652 career goals, is second to former IHL'er Scott Gruhl who had 663 goals. Gruhl, as many may remember was a member of the Saginaw Gears and Muskegon Lumberjacks in the International Hockey League during his distinguished career. Kerr is 12 goals away from establishing this new record.

Catch ‘em All -Listen to exciting Flint Generals Hockey all season long, home and away, on "Flint's Unforgettable" WFNT-AM 1470. Join veteran play-by-play broadcaster Robert A. Roe for all the action beginning with the Ramada Inn & Conference Center Pre Game Show airing 20 minutes before face off.

You can also listen to all games on the Internet courtesy of InTouch Communications, the Internet Service provider for the Flint Generals Hockey Club.

Generals Opponents This Week

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 vs. Fort Wayne Komets, 7:05 p.m.

Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center - Flint, MI

Radio: WFNT-AM 1470 at 6:45p.m.

Internet: www.flintgenerals.com

Fort Wayne Komets (13-33-4, 70 pts) 1st Place Western Conference

Wednesday night is the third of four meetings against the defending Colonial Cup Champions.....Flint is 2-0 against the Komets this season.....The Generals defeated Fort Wayne 4-2 at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum last Saturday night......all-time record against the Komets is 16-17-2.....leading scorers....center Colin Chaulk (18-46-64).....defenseman Kelly Perrault (16-43-59)...left wing David Beauregard (37 games, 28-23-51) penalty minutes leader, right wing Kevin Kotyluk (232).......goaltender Kevin St.Pierre, 37 games....27-6-2, GAA 2.01, save percentage .924.....Fort Wayne is 16-8-2 on the road this season.....Fort Wayne defeated Richmond 2-1 on Sunday afternoon in Fort Wayne.....the Komets are in Muskegon on Friday (2/20) before hosting Rockford on Saturday (2/21). Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster Bob Chase is in his 51st season as "Voice of the Komets".

Friday, February 20, 2004 vs. Rockford Icehogs, 7:35 p.m.

Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center – Flint, MI

Radio: WFNT-AM 1470, at 7:10 p.m.

Internet: www.flintgenerals.com

Rockford Icehogs ((21-26-2, 45 pts.) Fifth Place, Western Conference

Saturday marks the first of four appearances by Rockford and the second meeting of the season.....Flint defeated Rockford 2-1 at Rockford on November 30.......Rockford is coming off a 6-5 setback against Adirondack on Saturday night.......leading scorers...Donnie Margettie (14-24-38).....defenseman Bob Nardella (5-29-34)......penalty minutes leader Jeff Ewasko (205).....Rockford is the old Thunder Bay franchise that relocated to Illinois in the 1999-2000 season.....the Generals all-time record against the Rockford/Thunder Bay franchise is 40-22-10.....The Icehogs host Adirondack on Wendsday night before traveling to Flint for Friday's game.....Rockford is at Fort Wayne on Saturday night......Rockford is back for three more games during the regular season (2/27), (3/14), (4/4).....

Saturday, February 21, 2004 vs. Quad City Mallards, 7:35 p.m.

Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center – Flint, MI

Radio: WFNT-AM 1470 at 7:15 p.m. Internet: www.flintgenerals.com

Quad City Mallards (31-16-3, 65 pts.) Third Place, Western Conference

Saturday night will be the sixth of 10 meetings against the Mallards this season....Flint is 1-4-0 against the Mallards this year....the all-time record against the Mallards is 28-36-7....leading scorer...center Jeff Williams (32-21-53).....right wing Jason Sessa (29-23-52)....penalty minutes leader...Brad Essex (145)......The Mallards are currently riding a five-game winning streak....Quad City defeated Adirondack on Sunday 5-1 at the Mark of the Quad Cities......The Mallards will host Adirondack once again on Friday (2/20) before heading to Flint for Saturday night's game......Quad City is 17-12-1 on enemy ice this season......The Mallards lead the U.H.L. with 16 short-handed goals.....

Flint Generals Review

Record: 23-21-5, 51 points.....Second Place, Eastern Conference

Top point getters....Playing Assistant Coach, Bobby Reynolds (22-42-64), Captain Jim Duhart (33-25-58), defenseman Martin Woods (14-34-48) is second overall in points by defenseman, ....center John DiPace (12-21-33) is tied for third place overall in league rookie scoring.... Leo Thomas is tied for with Quad City's Jon Francisco for most power play goals by a rookie with five goals.....defenseman Sylvain Dufresne is tied for the league lead in game winning goals by a defenseman (3) ......Duhart leads the UHL in short-handed goals with Quad City's Jason Sessa (5)...The Generals are #1 in penalty killing (217-250) allowing 33 power play goals, a league high 86.8 percent.....Flint is second in the league in short-handed goals (14).....The Generals rank #2 in average penalty minutes per game (27.1).....Flint is 11-11-4 against the Eastern Conference and 12-10-1 against the Western Conference.......The Generals are 10-8-5 in one-goal games this season......

Generally Speaking at Grand Blanc Inn - The Generals new on site location for "Generally Speaking" is the Grand Blanc Inn, located just north of the point on S. Dort Hwy, Grand Blanc. Join play-by-play broadcaster, Robert A. Roe, and Head Coach, Robbie S. Nichols for the latest news and information on the Flint Generals. Your calls and questions are welcome. If you cannot be at the show in person, tune in to the show on WFNT-AM 1470, Monday nights from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Games
Friday, February 20, 2004 vs. Rockford Icehogs, 7:35 p.m. Perani's Hockey World Arena
Saturday, February 21, 2004 vs. Quad City Mallards, 7:35 p.m. Perani's Hockey World Arena
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 @ Elmira Jackals, 7:00 p.m. (First Arena)
Friday, February 27, 2004 vs. Rockford Icehogs, 7:35 p.m. Perani's Hockey World Arena
Saturday, February 28, 2004 vs. Richmond RiverDogs, 7:35 p.m. Perani's Hockey Arena

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