ECHL Florida Everblades

Florida remains in second after weekend split

Published on March 8, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


The Florida Everblades picked up a series split in Biloxi, Mississippi this past weekend after they fell to the Mississippi Sea Wolves 3-1 on Friday night and rebounded to down the Sea Wolves 3-1 on Saturday night. The Blades downed the Augusta Lynx 5-2 this past Tuesday night. Florida ranks second in the ECHL's Southern Division and has gone 3-2-0 in their last five games. Florida forward Brian McCullough ranks in second place in the ECHL in scoring with 76 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 player guest defenseman Mike Torney.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Blades host the Greenville Grrrowl on Friday, March 12th and Saturday, March 13th at 7:30 PM. The first 1,000 fans to the game on Saturday will receive a Reggie Berg bobble head doll courtesy of the Naples Daily News. Newsboys and Rebecca St. James are in concert at TECO Arena on Sunday, March 21st at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Yanni will play a sold out TECO Arena on Sunday, March 28th at 7:00 PM. 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, March 12th vs. Greenville 7:30 PM/EST

GAME NOTES: This will be the fifth meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 4-0-0 versus the Grrrowl this year and 27-11-3 all-time. Florida upended Greenville 6-5 in a shootout back on January 10th in Greenville, SC. The Grrrowl are ranked 8th in the Southern division and their 10 wins and 25 points rank last in the ECHL.

Saturday, March 13th vs. Greenville 7:30 PM/EST

GAME NOTES: This will be the sixth and final meeting of the regular season between the two clubs. The first 1,000 fans at the game will receive a Reggie Berg bobble head doll courtesy of the Naples Daily News.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Tuesday, March 2nd vs. Pensacola 5-2 W

The Florida Everblades (30-21-10) defeated the Augusta Lynx (23-27-6) 5-2 in front of 5,516 at TECO arena Tuesday night. Tom Buckley and John McNabb led the offensive attack scoring two goals apiece.

Friday, March 5th @ Mississippi 1-3 L

The Florida Everblades (30-22-10) were defeated by the Mississippi Sea Wolves (35-18-6) 3-1 in front of 4,569 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday night. Mississippi forwards Steffon Walby and Louis Dumont each notched a goal and an assist in the Sea Wolves victory.

Saturday, March 6th @ Mississippi 3-1 W

The Florida Everblades (31-22-10) defeated the Mississippi Sea Wolves (35-19-6) 3-1 in front of 4,223 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Saturday night. Florida forward Brian McCullough picked up the game winning goal and Tom Buckley notched two assists in the Blades victory.

EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:

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

Tuesday: Day Off

Wednesday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena)

Thursday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena) Friday: Game vs. Greenville 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM, In Arena 96.5 FM)

Saturday: Game vs. Greenville 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 31-22-10(2nd)

Home Record 18-6-6

Road Record 13-16-4

Overtime Record 1-3

Shootout Record 3-5

Power Play 16th

Penalty Kill 13th

Leading Scorers

Brian McCullough 35-41-76

John McNabb 26-28-54

Brent McDonald 15-29-44

Keith Anderson 15-25-40

Reggie Berg 19-17-36

Chad LaRose 15-17-32

Leading Goaltenders

Jeff Maund 2.71 GAA, 16-9-4

Rob Zepp 2.98 GAA, 14-12-7

Plus/Minus Leaders

Reggie Berg +11

Paul Esdale +11

Ian Forbes +10

ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades player of the week nomination is forward Tom Buckley. The Fort Myers, FL resident notched 2 goals 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 1-0-0 this past week and registered a 3-1 win on Saturday night.

EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: Two players will be at Bonita Springs Charter School on Wednesday, March 10th at 1:45 PM. Three players will be at New Life Christian Academy on Thursday March 18th at 1:30 PM. Two players will be at Gulf Elementary School on Wednesday, March 31st at 1:30 PM. 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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