Florida Everblades Weekly Recap
December 5, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Last Week's Results
Wednesday, November 30: Gwinnett - 6 at Florida - 3
Gwinnett scored four third period goals to take a 6-3 victory over Florida. The game featured 80 penalty minutes, 68 of which came in a physical third period.
Friday, December 2: Gwinnett - 3 at Florida - 4 OT
Gwinnett rallied from a three goal deficit in the final ten minutes of the third period, including Bryan Brutlag's game tying goal with 37 seconds to force overtime. However, Florida's Matt Beca sealed the game with 1:33 remaining in the bonus session to give his team the win. David Rutherford and Ryan Donald each finished with 2 assists.
Saturday, December 3: Gwinnett - 3 at Florida - 4 OT
The Everblades took a 2-0 lead, but Gwinnett rallied for the second consecutive night to tie the game at two after two periods. The Gladiators took the lead on a goal by Andy Brandt at 9:22 of the period. Florida's Scott Pitt countered at 16:37 of the period to tie the game at three to force overtime. David Rutherford sealed the win on a power play goal in overtime to lift the Blades to their second consecutive 4-3 overtime win over Gwinnett. Rutherford's goal was his second of the game. The win pulls the Blades to within three points of the first place Gladiators.
Team Leaders
Points - David Rutherford (20)
Goals - David Rutherford (10)
Assists - Philip-Michael Devos (11)**, Mike McKenzie, David Rutherford, David Fischer (10)
+/- Ryan Donald (+7)
PIMS - Mathieu Roy (48)
Shots - David Rutherford (64)
**Currently Recalled to Norfolk (AHL)
Blades Bites
Mike McKenzie had a seven game point scoring streak snapped on Saturday. McKenzie posted 11 pts (4g, 7a) during that stretch from 11/18-12/3.
The Everblades are 9-1-1-0 when leading after two periods
The Everblades have outscored their opponents in the first period by a 25-12 margin (+13 ratio)
David Rutherford posted three goals and two assists this past week in three games vs. Gwinnett. Rutherford played a hand in both overtime goals for Florida this week, netting the game winner on Saturday (12/3) and had the lead assist on Matt Beca's overtime winner on Friday (12/2).
"Special" Teams - Florida's third ranked power play Leads the ECHL in power play goals scored with 24, and has registered a power play goal in 16 of 22 games this season.
Transactions
On Saturday (12/3) forward Philip-Michael Devos was recalled by the Norfolk Admirals (AHL). Devos notched an assist on the game winning goal in Norfolk's 2-1 victory over Adirondack Saturday night.
This Week's Schedule & Promotions
Wednesday, Dec. 7 vs. Elmira, 7:30 p.m.
$2 Drafts, $2 Wines, $2 Hot dogs all night long! Ladies get in free when they present their college I.D. to the Capital Bank Office at Germain Arena.
Friday, Dec. 9 vs. Elmira, 7:30 p.m.
Receive a buy one get one ticket offer when you bring a new unwrapped toy to donate for Toys For Tots.
Saturday, Dec. 10 vs. Elmira, 7:00 p.m.
Ibearia Bank Teddy Bear Toss! Bring a teddy bear or stuffed toy to the game and throw it on the ice when the Everblades score their first goal....There will be a Build-A-Bear charity auction following the game featuring player made teddy bears....Take advantage of our Saturday Family Special: Receive four tickets, four sodas, and four hot dogs for just $56!
To purchase tickets stop by any Ticketmaster outlet, or the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena. The Capital Bank Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans may also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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