Florida Seals Roll Through Week
Published on December 7, 2005 under SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release
FRI Dec. 9 Columbus @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**KIDS NIGHT OUT**
The defending champions return to Central Florida for the second time this season. The Seals look to make it five in a row as they continue their climb up the SPHL standings. The Cottonmouths have been hot as of late and will look to climb from the bottom of the league. The Florida Seals also would like to invite all Osceola County School students to come to the game free with ticket voucher that was distributed at every school.
Season Series: Series tied 1-1-0 (Last Game: 3-2 WIN @ Fla. 11/26/05)
All Time Series: Series tied 1-1-0
SAT Dec. 10 Knoxville @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**SEALS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY**
TUE Dec. 13 Knoxville @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**TWO FOR TUESDAY**
The teams will start back-to-back games on a very special night in Kissimmee. The Florida Seals will honor members from the Orlando Seals championship team. Chris LiPuma, David Goverde, Ryan Anderson and Zac Boyer will be honored as members of the Seals Hall of Fame and have their jerseys retired. The Seals will hold a special ceremony prior to the game and the players will be available for autographs and to talk about memories throughout the night.
Season Series: Knoxville leads 3-0-0 (Last Game: 3-0 loss @ Fla. 11/17/05)
All Time Series: Seals lead 8-6-1
LAST WEEK:
THU Dec. 1 SEALS @ Pee Dee (7-3 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Florence Civic Center
Florida started their busy weekend with a dominant performance. The Seals kept the scoreboard busy with their second seven-goal game in two weeks. David Deeves made history as he scored the first hat trick in Florida Seals franchise history. Justin Keller was right on Deeves' heels with a two goal and two assist performance. Morgan Smietana looked strong in the net making 40 saves to earn his second victory of the season.
FRI Dec. 2 SEALS @ Jacksonville (6-2 WIN) 7:05 p.m. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Morgan Smietana got the start in net for the second straight night and his team provided him with another strong offensive effort. Unlike the night before almost every Seals player got in the act of scoring. Rob Sich had his best game in his young career scoring two goals. Steve Zoryk and David Deeves each added a goal and an assist.
SAT Dec. 3 Jacksonville @ SEALS (5-2 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
The Seals finished off a perfect weekend with a perfect third period. Just before the game, the Barracudas pulled off a major trade sending their leading scorer to Pee Dee. After a scoreless first period, the teams traded goals during the second period. The Seals fired on all cylinders in the final frame to squeeze out the three-goal victory against the rivals. Justin Keller, David Deeves, Steve Zoryk and Craig Miller each had a two-point night to lead Florida to their fourth win in a row.
SEALS TIDBITS:
- Every 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.
- Fri. Dec. 9-"KIDS NIGHT OUT"-All Osceola County students are invited to enjoy the game free. Present the voucher that has distributed at the students' school and receive a free ticket. In addition, family members of the students will get into the game for a discounted price.
- Fri. Dec. 9-"YELLOW PAGES RECYCLE NIGHT"-Bring any expired Bell South Real Yellow Pages to the box office and get a free ticket to a future Florida Seals home game.
- Fri. Dec. 9-"FINISH LINE LIVE REMOTE"-Join Jerry O'Neil and the Shot Doctor as they broadcast live from the Silver Spurs Arena from 4-7pm behind the west goal.
- Sat. Dec. 10-"TEDDY BEAR TOSS"-Bring a teddy bear for the annual Teddy Bear Toss. After the Seals score their first goal against the Knoxville Ice Bears throw all your teddy bears on the ice. The teddy bears will be collected and given to Toys For Tots to help les fortunate children during the holiday season.
- Sat. Dec. 10-"JERSEY RETIREMENT NIGHT"-The Florida Seals will be honoring four great players from the past. Be on hand, as the first four jerseys in Seals history will be retired when David Goverde, Zac Boyer, Ryan Anderson and Chris LiPuma will have their jerseys hung from the rafters.
- WEEKEND BROADCAST SCHEDULE-Friday the game will be on WHOO 1080 and Saturday will be heard on WAMT 1190. Both games can be seen live at www.livesportsnetwork.com/sphl.
TEAM APPEARANCES:
- Sat. Dec. 10-Poinciana Holiday Parade-10am-Sealvester and staff.
*players attending subject to change*
TEAM NOTES:
- The Seals have grabbed a point in every game they have scored first (7-0-3).
- Florida's four straight wins ties the longest winning streak in the SPHL this season.
- The Seals continue to have the league's best penalty kill with an 82.2-percent success rate.
STANDOUTS:
- STEVE ZORYK is second in the league with three game winning goals.
- DAVID DEEVES has six goals in his last four games.
- JUSTIN KELLER has averaged two points in his last seven games.
SEALS PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
- DAVID DEEVES-The Barrie, Ont. native had his breakout week of the season. The center scored the first hat trick in Seals history Thursday night in Florence, S.C. In three games, the speedster scored five goals and picked up three assists.
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