Florida remains in second after weekend split
Published on March 15, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades picked up a series split this past weekend after they fell to the Greenville Grrrowl 4-1 on Friday night and rebounded to down the Grrrowl 5-4 on Saturday night. Florida ranks second in the ECHL's Southern Division and has 7 games remaining in the regular season. The Blades take on the Greensboro Generals in a key divisional match-up this weekend at TECO Arena. Florida forward Brian McCullough ranks in second place in the ECHL in scoring with 77 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 special guest President/GM Craig Brush.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Blades host the Greensboro Generals on Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 PM. Florida will host the St. Patrick's Day charity jersey auction following Friday's game. The Florida Everblades and TECO Arena will hold a fan forum from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and hand out 2003-04 trading cards prior to the game on Saturday night. 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 19th vs. Greensboro Generals 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the second meeting between the two clubs this season. The Everblades are 1-0-0 versus the Generals this year and 2-3-0 all-time. Florida upended the Generals 4-3 in Greensboro back on November 27th. The Generals are ranked tied for 3rd in the Southern division. The Blades will wear special St. Patrick's Day jersey's for the game which will be auctioned off for charity immediately following the game.
Saturday, March 20th vs. Greensboro Generals 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: This will be the third and final meeting of the regular season between the two clubs. Prior to the game, the Blades will host a fan forum from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and will hand out 2003-04 Everblades trading cards to the first 2,000 fans through the doors.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday, March 12th vs. Greenville 1-4 L
The Florida Everblades (31-23-10) lost to the Greenville Grrrowl (12-44-5) 4-1 Friday night in front of 7,173 at TECO Arena.
Friday, March 13th vs. Greenville 5-4 W
The Florida Everblades (32-23-10) defeated the Greenville Grrrowl (12-45-5) 5-4 Saturday night in front of 6,523 at TECO arena. On Reggie Berg bobble head night it was Berg that would not disappoint as he provided a hat trick to help lead the Everblades to victory
EVERBLADES WEEKLY ITINERARY:
Monday: "Blade Talk" 770 AM 6-7 PM (Stevie Tomato's - Fort Myers)
Tuesday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena)
Wednesday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena)
Thursday: Practice 10 AM (TECO Arena) Friday: Game vs. Greensboro 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM, In Arena 96.5 FM)
Saturday: Game vs. Greensboro 7:30 PM EST (Sportsradio 770 AM, In-Arena 96.5 FM)
Sunday: Day Off
2003-04 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERS
Quick Stats
Overall Record 32-23-10(2nd)
Home Record 19-7-6
Road Record 13-16-4
Overtime Record 1-3
Shootout Record 3-5
Power Play 17th
Penalty Kill 14th
Leading Scorers
Brian McCullough 36-41-77
John McNabb 25-28-53
Brent McDonald 15-29-44
Keith Anderson 15-28-43
Reggie Berg 22-17-39
Chad LaRose 16-19-35
Leading Goaltenders
Jeff Maund 2.79 GAA, 17-10-4
Rob Zepp 2.98 GAA, 14-12-7
Plus/Minus Leaders
Reggie Berg +14
Paul Esdale +11
Ian Forbes +9
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades player of the week nomination is forward Reggie Berg. The Estero, FL resident notched 3 goals and was a +3 this past week including a hat trick in the Blades 5-4 win on Saturday night.
ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades goaltender of the week nomination is Jeff Maund. The Mississauga, Ontario native went 1-1-0 this past week and registered a 5-4 win on Saturday night.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: Defenseman Mark White will be at the Grace Community School on Monday, March 15th from 2-3 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.
ECHL Stories from March 15, 2004
- Schaefer Receives Second Call-up to Sharks - Fresno Falcons
- Checkers prep for three important games this week - Charlotte Checkers
- Florida Acquires Brindley From Cyclones - Florida Everblades
- Bakersfield goes 0-1-1 against Wranglers last weekend - Bakersfield Condors
- Tip-A-Condor Monday Night: Rosebush's 100 Goal Stick Added to Auction - Bakersfield Condors
- IceGators Trade for Matt Dzieduszycki - Louisiana IceGators
- Lynx Make Pair Of Deals - Augusta Lynx
- Prosofsky Joins AHL's Springfield Falcons - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Snakes take three of four points with Texas - Columbus Cottonmouths
- Blue Man Group to Perform March 19th - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Storm tracks - Toledo Walleye
- Wheeling Qualifies For Postseason For First Time Since 1997-98 - ECHL
- Bullies Getting Busy Just Before Deadline - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
- Roster Changes Continue For Royals Prior to Playoff Push - Reading Royals
- Lynx Climb Back To .500 On The Season With Three Straight Wins - Augusta Lynx
- Nailers Send Second Goalie This Season to the NHL - Wheeling Nailers
- IceGators second in the ECHL - Louisiana IceGators
- Reading's Church Suspended One Game - ECHL
- âCatters finish week 1-2 on the road - Texas Wildcatters
- Titans go .500, only two points behind Royals - Trenton Devils
- Fresno Falcons Weekly Update - Fresno Falcons
- Ice Dogs Weekly - Long Beach Ice Dogs
- Toledo Sends Parillo To Atlantic City - Toledo Walleye
- Steelheads weekly update - Idaho Steelheads
- BI-LO Center busting at the seams this weekend - Greenville Grrrowl
- Gulls continue to feast on Pacific Division - San Diego Gulls
- Bullies To Unveil Face-Off Against Kids Cancer Jersey Tomorrow - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
- Rivermen push win streak to nine before falling in weekend - Peoria Rivermen
- Bombers to cap home stand with three theme events this week - Dayton Bombers
- Roanoke Express weekly - Roanoke Express
- Serbus Wins ATAF Trainer Of The Year - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- Florida remains in second after weekend split - Florida Everblades
- Ice Pilots Continue Six Game Road Trip This Week - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- Royals drop three straight at home, hold two-point edge over Titans - Reading Royals
- Johnstown Chiefs Weekly Report - Johnstown Chiefs
- Cyclones Win Two of Three in Alaska - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Three's A Charm - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
- Mississippi Maintains Hold On Second - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Greensboro Generals intelligence report - Greensboro Generals
- Stingrays Slide, Drop Three Straight - South Carolina Stingrays
- Cottonmouths to Play Rescheduled Road Game - Columbus Cottonmouths
- Florence Pride Weekly - Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz
- Gladiators Weekly Update - Atlanta Gladiators
- Generals promotions set for remainder of season - Greensboro Generals
- Grrrowl Weekly - Greenville Grrrowl
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