Florida Blanks Wildcatters 5-0 in Game 1
April 24, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Estero, FL (April 24, 2007) Vince Bellissimo scored three goals for the hat trick and goaltender Craig Kowalski made 25 saves as the Florida Everblades defeated the Wildcatters in game 1 of the South Division Finals 5-0 in front of 4,203 at Germain Arena.
Florida took a 1-0 lead in the first period as Jonathan Lehun's tip beat goaltender Danny Taylor. The Everblades out shot Texas 11-4 in the opening frame. In the second period, Vince Bellissimo took over for Florida. He scored his first two goals which came 13 minutes apart. The second came on the power play and Florida led 3-0 after two periods.
The third period saw the Everblades continue their barrage as Adam Taylor scored at 9:55 and Bellissimo capped off the hat trick with 16 second remaining in the game for the win. Danny Taylor made 27 saves in net for Texas. The 'Catters went 0 for 9 on the power play while Florida went 1 for 7. Game 2 is Wednesday night at Florida. Game time is 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Wildcatters face the Florida Everblades in the best of seven South Division Semifinals. The schedule is as follows:
Game 2: Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena
Game 3: Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 4: Saturday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 5: Monday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena *
Game 6: Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
Game 7: Saturday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
* (if necessary)
The Kelly Cup Playoffs are in Southeast Texas for the first time in history. The next Wildcatters home games will be Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at 8:00 p.m. and if necessary on Monday, April 30 vs. Florida. Playoff ticket packages are available by calling the Wildcatters at (409) 951-5500. For single game playoff tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' 2007-08 season tickets are also now on sale. They start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros.
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