Florida scores a perfect week
January 16, 2006 - SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release
RECORD TO DATE: 16-11-5 (37 points) 4th place in SPHL
THIS WEEK:
THU Jan. 19 Pee Dee @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena **THIRSTY THURSDAY** FRI Jan. 20 Pee Dee @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena **NASCAR NIGHT**
Florida hosts Pee Dee in a two game set to end their five game home stand. After this weekend, the Rodeo comes to the Silver Spurs Arena forcing the Seals on a five week, 13 game road trip. Thursday fans can enjoy $1 beers. Friday will be an exciting night, as the Seals will welcome all race fans to the arena. Racecars and exotic cars will be placed around and throughtout the building for fans to view and take pictures. The Seals will also be wearing special jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.
Season Series: Florida leads 1-0-2 (Last Game: 7-3 WIN @ PD 12/01/05)
All Time Series: Florida leads 1-0-2
LAST WEEK: WED Jan. 11 Huntsville @ SEALS (6-4 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
Florida began a busy offensive week with two first period goals against Huntsville. The Havoc mounted a comeback scoring three goals in the first ten minutes of the second period.
The Seals never quit and reclaimed the lead late in the second period. David Deeves and Craig Miller scored goals within 1:27 seconds giving the home team a 4-3 lead after 40 minutes of play.
The Seals took control in the third period building the lead up to three goals. Casey Handrahan scored his first goal of the season just over a minute into the third period. Lawne Snyder added a power play goal seven minutes into the period giving the Seals the insurance goal they needed.
Offensively the Seals mounted a well-rounded attack. Art Mnatsakanov, Justin Keller, Craig Miller, Snyder, Handrahan and Deeves each had multiple points in the game.
FRI Jan. 13 Fayetteville @ SEALS (6-0 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
Home ice once again fueled a high-powered Seals attack and the defense backed it up with their strongest effort of the season. For the first time this season, Head Coach Tommy Stewart's squad gave a 60-minute effort and dominated the FireAntz for a 6-0 victory.
Seals net minder Terry Denike made 33 saves to earn his second shutout of the season. Once again, Andrew Katzberg had a big night offensively to pace the Seals. Katzberg scored two goals, added an assist and collected a major to earn the Gordie Howe Hat Trick.
Captain Steve Zoryk continues his climb to the top of the goal-scoring list with a couple goals. Rookie Rob Sich returned from his two game suspension in style by adding a goal and an assist. Casey Handrahan added the other Seals goal, giving him two goals in two nights.
SAT Jan. 14 Jacksonville @ SEALS (7-3 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
Florida finished off a perfect week on home ice and set some franchise marks in the process Saturday night. The Seals took it to their rivals from Jacksonville with a 7-3 victory.
Rob Sich and Steve Zoryk each had a hat trick against the Barracudas. It was the first time in Florida Seals history two players registered such a feat in the same game. Andrew Katzberg continued his big offensive week with another goal and assist.
The Seals got on the board first at the 8:06 mark of the first period when Sich started his big night with a shorthanded goal. As a team Florida has now scored eight goals while being a man down, tied for tops in the Southern Professional Hockey League.
The win was the third in a row for Florida quickly putting behind a five game losing streak they carried into the week. For the third straight game, the Seals scored a goal in each period. In addition to the record number of hat tricks, the Seals also set a new franchise mark for consecutive periods with at least one goal. Florida has now scored in nine straight frames. Even more impressive, during the streak the Seals have scored at least two goals in each of the last nine periods. The win was also the third straight for the Seals.
SEALS TIDBITS:
- This Wednesday, 7pm-Head Coach Tommy Stewart will be on the "Finish Line" on 740 The Team. Tune into the show hosted by Jerry O'Neil to hear what Tommy thought about the past week and what is ahead for the Florida Seals.
- Thu. Jan. 19-"THIRSTY THURSDAY"-Fans are invited to come out to the Silver Spurs Arena for another "Thirsty Thursday." Each responsible drinker can enjoy $1 beers during the game.
- Fri. Jan. 20-"RACE NIGHT"-The Seals will hold their monthly jersey auction with special jerseys showing their racing spirit. Wear your favorite driver's gear to join the Seals in their annual "Race Night."
- Fri. Jan. 20-"KIDS NIGHT OUT"-All local schoolchildren will be given a special voucher inviting them to the game. Bring the voucher before the game to the box office to get your seat for the Seals game.
- WEEKEND BROADCAST SCHEDULE-Thursday the Florida Seals can be heard on Sports Radio 1080 WHOO. Friday's game will be broadcast on Talk Radio 1190 WAMT. Adam Minnick will start the pre-game show at 7:20 pm with the puck set to drop at 7:35 pm. All games this week can be watched on www.livesportsnetwork.com/sphl.
SEALS IN THE COMMUNITY
- Jan. 17th, 21st--NASCAR Preseason Thunder Fest at Daytona International Speedway-5-10pm.
- Sun. Jan. 22-Rockledge Mite Game vs. Seals-5pm-7pm, Space Coast Ice Plex
TEAM NOTES:
- The Seals have scored at least two goals in nine straight periods.
- Florida's three home wins the past week gave them 12 on the season, second most in the SPHL.
- Florida continues to be the most disciplined team in the league; only being whistle for 186 minor penalties.
STANDOUTS: - STEVE ZORYK has vaulted to the league lead in goals with 24.
- TERRY DENIKE is currently third among goalies with a 3.11 goals against average.
- CASEY HANDRAHAN is second amongst defense with a +16 rating.
- ANDREW KATZBERG has showed his offensive ability in 2006, scoring six goals in five games.
SEALS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
- ANDREW KATZBERG-A week after scoring his first professional hat trick, Katzberg picked up three more goals and two assists in three games this week. The Seals tough guy has shown the league over the last two weeks that he is more than just the league's top enforcer.
- STEVE ZORYK-The Seals captain vaulted to the SPHL scoring lead with 24 goals. The Ottawa, Ont. native scored six points (5G, 1A) for the Seals this week. Zoryk registered his first hat trick of the season Saturday night versus Jacksonville.
- ROB SICH-The rookie sat out Wednesday's game as part of his two game suspension. When allowed back in the lineup the Michigander didn't miss a beat. After a goal and an assist Friday night, Sich registered his first professional hat trick Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena.
- TERRY DENIKE-The SPHL's busiest backstop got back on track with three wins in three game this past week. Denike claimed his second shutout of the season Friday night against Fayetteville in the Seals' 6-0 victory. The Burlington, Ont. native went 3-0 with 2.33 goals against average and a .927 save percentage.
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