Florida Takes Series Lead with 5-2 Win over Wildcatters
April 27, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Estero, FL (April 27, 2007) Vince Bellissimo scored two goals and goaltender Craig Kowalski made 33 saves as the Florida Everblades looked like their game one form as they crushed the Wildcatters 5-2 in game three in front of 1,813 at Ford Arena. The Everblades took a two games to one lead in the best of seven South Division Finals.
Bellissimo scored the game winner with 35 second remaining in the first period as Florida scored the game's first five goals. Both of Bellissimo's goals came on the power play as he now has five in the three game series. Dustin Johner, David Brine and Brad Zancanaro netted the other Everblades' goals.
Texas got on the board late in the second period as Ben Thomson scored his third of the playoffs and in the third period Daniel Sparre netted his fifth of the playoffs. Craig Kowalski made 33 saves in the win. Florida finished 2 for 7 on the power play while the Wildcatters went 0 for 7.
The Wildcatters face the Florida Everblades in the best of seven South Division Semifinals. The schedule is as follows:
Game 4: Saturday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 5: Monday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 6: Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
Game 7: Saturday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
* (if necessary)
The Kelly Cup Playoffs are in Southeast Texas for the first time in history. The next Wildcatters home games will be Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, April 30 vs. Florida at 7:00 p.m. Playoff ticket packages are available by calling the Wildcatters at (409) 951-5500. For single game playoff tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' 2007-08 season tickets are also now on sale. They start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros.
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