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Florida remains in second after 2-1 week

March 29, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


The Florida Everblades picked up four out of a possible six points this past weekend on the road after they defeated the Charlotte Checkers 7-2 on Wednesday night in Charlotte and then fell to the Roanoke Express in Roanoke 2-1 on Friday night. The Blades then finished up their three game road trip on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Greensboro. Florida ranks tied for second (80 points) in the ECHL's Southern Division with Roanoke and has 2 games remaining in the regular season. The Blades host the Augusta Lynx at TECO Arena this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM. Florida forward Brian McCullough ranks third in the ECHL in scoring with 84 points. 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. 'Blade Talk' 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 Fort Myers location tonight with the entire Everblades team.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Blades battle the Augusta Lynx at TECO Arena on Friday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd at 7:30 PM. Saturday's game is Fan Appreciation Night. TECO Arena hosts 99X Fest featuring Trapt and Puddle of Mud on Thursday, April 22nd. 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, April 2nd vs. Augusta Lynx 7:30 PM/EST

GAME NOTES: This will be the fifth meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 3-1-0 versus the Lynx this year. Florida upended the Lynx 5-2 at TECO Arena back on March 2nd. The Lynx are currently ranked 6th in the Central division and have been eliminated from the Kelly Cup playoff race.

Saturday, April 3rd vs. Augusta Lynx 7:30 PM/EST

GAME NOTES: This will be the sixth and final meeting of the regular season between the two clubs. Each fan will receive a treat bag from the Blades sponsors and will be eligible to win others prizes throughout the night as the Blades host Fan Appreciation Night at TECO Arena.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday, March 24th @ Charlotte Checkers 7-2 W

The Florida Everblades (34-24-10) defeated the Charlotte Checkers (31-28-8) 7-2 in front of 3,947 at Cricket Arena on Wednesday night. Florida forward Brian McCullough picked up two goals and one assist and forwards Keith Anderson, Reggie Berg and Damian Surma notched one goal and one assist each in the Blades victory.

Friday, March 26th @ Roanoke Express 1-2 L

The Florida Everblades (34-25-10) were defeated by the Roanoke Express (34-26-8) 2-1 in front of 2,877 at the Roanoke Civic Center on Friday night.

Sunday, March 28th @ Greensboro Generals 3-0 W

The Florida Everblades (35-25-10) defeated the Greensboro Generals (34-27-8) 3-0 in front of 4,586 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Sunday afternoon. Florida goaltender Jeff Maund stopped all 30 shots he faced and picked up his fourth shutout of the season.

EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:

Monday: "Blade Talk" 770 AM 6-7 PM (Stevie Tomato's - Fort Myers)

Tuesday: No Practice

Wednesday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena)

Thursday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena) Friday: Game vs. Augusta 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM)

Saturday: Game vs. Augusta 7:30 PM EST (TV: UPN 8 Radio: Sportsradio 770 AM, In Arena 96.5 FM)

Sunday: Day Off

2003-04 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERS

Quick Stats

Overall Record 35-25-10(T-2nd)

Home Record 20-8-6

Road Record 15-17-4

Overtime Record 1-3

Shootout Record 3-5

Power Play 17th

Penalty Kill 13th

Leading Scorers

Brian McCullough 40-44-84

John McNabb 27-29-56

Brent McDonald 19-32-51

Keith Anderson 17-32-49

Reggie Berg 24-21-45

Ryan Brindley 11-28-39

Leading Goaltenders

Jeff Maund 2.76 GAA, 20-11-4

Rob Zepp 2.95 GAA, 14-13-7

Plus/Minus Leaders

Reggie Berg +19

Brent McDonald +12

Keith Anderson +12

ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades player of the week nomination is forward Reggie Berg. The Estero, FL resident notched 1 goal and 2 assists and was a +3 this past week.

ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades goaltender of the week nomination is Jeff Maund. The Mississauga, Ontario native went 2-0-0 this past week and registered a shutout in the Blades 3-0 win on Sunday afternoon.

EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: 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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