Florida hits the road for three straight games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Published on January 19, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades picked up 4 out of a possible 6 points this past week after they defeated the Roanoke Express in a pair of games 4-2 and 6-2 and fell to the Pensacola Ice Pilots 3-1 at TECO Arena. Florida forward Brian McCullough is tied atop the ECHL in scoring with 54 points and is currently ranked tied for first in the ECHL in goal scoring with 25 goals. McCullough will represent the Everblades as a starter in the Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star game in Peoria, IL on Tuesday night. Following the Blades 6-2 win on Saturday night defenseman Ed Hill and forward Damian Surma were recalled to Lowell (AHL). Florida expects forwards Keith Anderson and Chris Heisten to return to the lineup during the Blades upcoming road trip. Everblades regular season games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the Internet at www.floridaeverblades.com, www.ABC-7.com and www.NBC-2.com with the "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther calling the play-by-play. The games can be also be heard inside TECO arena on 96.5 FM. 'The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show' presented by Stevie Tomato's Sportspage on Sportsradio 770 AM airs from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday nights. The show will be live on remote at the Naples location tonight.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: Alan Jackson plays a sold out TECO Arena on Friday, January 23rd. The Everblades take on the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 27th at TECO Arena. On Wednesday, January 28th the Everblades players will serve the fans dinner during the annual Celebrity Dinner at TECO Arena. Call 948-7825 x1500 for reservations. The Gaither Homecoming Concert visits TECO Arena on Thursday, January 29th. For tickets to any of these upcoming events please call the TECO Arena box office at (239) 948-7825 x1000 or Ticketmaster at (239) 334-3309. For more information on upcoming shows please visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.tecoarena.com.
THIS WEEK (All Times Eastern)
Friday, January 23rd @ Pensacola 8:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fourth meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 1-2-0 versus the Ice Pilots this season. Pensacola ranks in 5th place in the Central Division. Florida was 4-1-1 versus them last season.
Saturday, January 24th @ Pensacola 8:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the fifth meeting between the two clubs this season.
Sunday, January 25th @ Louisiana 4:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the third meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades downed the Ice Gators in a pair of games at TECO Arena back on October 24th and 25th.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Tuesday, January 13th vs. Pensacola 1-3 L
The Florida Everblades (20-12-7) were defeated by the Pensacola Ice Pilots (19-12-5) 3-1 in front of 5,112 at TECO Arena Tuesday nights. The loss marked the first time all year the Everblades dropped two straight games in regulation at home.
Friday, January 16th vs. Roanoke 4-2 W
The Florida Everblades (21-12-7) defeated the Roanoke Express (20-16-2) 4-2 in front of 6,083 at TECO Arena on Friday night.
Saturday, January 17th @ Florence 6-2 W
The Florida Everblades (22-12-7) crushed the Roanoke Express (20-17-2) 6-2 in front of a TECO Arena record setting crowd of 7,386 on Saturday night.
EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:
Monday: ALL STAR BREAK - "Blade Talk" 770 AM 6-7 PM (Stevie Tomato's - Naples), ECHL Skills Competition
Tuesday: ALL STAR BREAK - Par-a-Dice ECHL All-Star Game 7:00 PM
Wednesday: ALL STAR BREAK
Thursday: Practice in Pensacola Friday: Game @ Pensacola 8:05 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Saturday: Game @ Pensacola 8:05 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
Sunday: Game @ Louisiana 4:05 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)
2003-04 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERS
Quick Stats
Overall Record 22-12-7(2nd)
Home Record 14-3-3
Road Record 8-9-4
Overtime Record 1-2
Shootout Record 2-3
Power Play 15th
Penalty Kill 19th
Leading Scorers
Brian McCullough 25-29-54
Brent McDonald 13-25-38
Reggie Berg 19-17-36
Carl Mallette 13-21-34
Keith Anderson 14-18-32
Leading Goaltenders
Jeff Maund 2.79 GAA, 12-6-3
Rob Zepp 3.05 GAA, 9-5-4
Plus/Minus Leaders
Ian Forbes +12
Paul Esdale +11
Reggie Berg +11
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is forward Chris Thompson The Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native registered two goals and three assists this past week in his first two games in an Everblades uniform.
ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL goaltender of the week nomination is Jeff Maund The Mississauga, Ontario native registered two wins this past week and posted a 2.00 GAA and a .933 save percentage.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: On Wednesday, January 28th the entire Everblades team will exchange their hockey uniforms for server uniforms during the Blades annual Celebrity Dinner at TECO Arena. Please call 948-7825 x1500 to make reservations. Please call (239) 948-7825 for information on Everblades upcoming community events or to have Everblades players visit your school.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION: TECO Arena Box Office is open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday. Individual Tickets can be purchased at the TECO Arena Box Office or at any Ticketmaster location. To order tickets by phone, call (239) 334-3309. For Season Tickets, Flex Packs or Group Tickets call the Everblades Ticket Office at (239) 948-7825.
EVERBLADES ON THE AIR: The "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther hosts "The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show" from Stevie Tomato's Sportspage every Monday night on Sportsradio 770 AM from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Everblades games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the web at www.floridaeverblades.com www.abc-7.com and www.nbc-2.com Join the "Voice of the Everblades" Dan Guenther for all the play-by-play action. The Everblades pre-game show begins 15 minutes before face-off.
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