Florida Takes Three of Four Weekend Points
Published on March 16, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
The Florida Everblades picked up three out of a possible four points in a pair of games against the Greenville Grrrowl this past week. Florida fell to the Grrrowl 6-5 in a shootout on Friday night but then rebounded to defeat Greenville 3-2 on Saturday night. The Everblades dropped into fourth place in the ECHL's Southeast Division after this week and trail third place Pee Dee by one point. The first place Inferno have three games in hand on Florida and the second place Stingrays and third place Pride both have two games in hand on the Blades. Florida hosts the Greensboro Generals on Monday and Tuesday night at TECO Arena at 7:30 PM. The Everblades then travel to Columbia on Thursday night and South Carolina on Friday and Saturday. The Everblades have already clinched their fifth straight Kelly Cup playoff berth. 'The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show' presented by Stevie Tomato's Sportspage on Sportsradio 770 AM airs on 770 AM from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on Monday nights.
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS AT TECO ARENA: The Everblades battle the Greensboro Generals at 7:30 PM on Monday, March 17th and Tuesday, March 18th at TECO Arena. The Everblades will hold their annual St. Patrick's Day Charity Jersey Auction following Monday's game and the first 3,000 fans through the doors will receive a 2002-03 Everblades trading card pack on Tuesday night. For tickets to any of these upcoming events call the TECO Arena box office at (239) 948-7825 or Ticketmaster at (239) 334-3309.
THIS WEEK (All Times Eastern)
Monday, March 17th vs. Greensboro Generals 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Generals will meet for the second time this season. Florida is 0-1-0 against them this season and 0-0-0 at TECO Arena. The Blades were upended by the Generals 5-3 in Greensboro back on November 23rd. Greensboro (35-20-9, 79 pts.) currently ranks in 3rd place in the Northeast Division standings while Florida (33-19-12, 78 pts.) ranks in fourth place in the Southeast. The Generals are 13-11-8 on the road this season and 3-3-4 in their last ten games. Florida holds a 0-2-0 record all-time against the Generals and a 0-1-0 record at TECO Arena. Forward Bryan Richardson leads the team in scoring with 28-35-63. The Generals power play ranks 8th in the ECHL and their penalty kill ranks 3rd.
Tuesday, March 18th vs. Greensboro Generals 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Generals will meet for the third and final time this season. The first 3,000 fans at the game will receive a 2002-03 Everblades Trading Card Set courtesy of WB-6.
Thursday, March 20th @ Columbia Inferno 7:05 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Inferno will meet for the sixth time this season. Florida is 2-3-0 against them this season and 1-2-0 in Columbia. The Blades were blanked by the Inferno 8-0 in Columbia back on Feb 13th. Columbia (44-21-2, 90 pts.) currently ranks in 1st place in the Southeast Division standings. The Inferno are 25-9-0 at home this season and 8-1-1 in their last ten games. Florida holds a 7-5-1 record all-time against the Inferno. Forward Rejean Stringer leads the team in scoring with 30-57-87. Stringer is ranked tied for second on the ECHL scoring list. The Inferno power play ranks 4th in the ECHL and their penalty kill ranks 1st.
Friday, March 21st @ South Carolina Stingrays 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Stingrays will meet for the ninth time this season. Florida is 5-2-1 against them this season and 2-1-0 in South Carolina. The Blades defeated the Stingrays 5-2 at TECO Arena back on Feb 4th. South Carolina (38-21-7, 83 pts.) currently ranks in 2nd place in the Southeast Division standings. The Stingrays are 17-12-2 at home this season and 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Florida holds a 23-8-5 record all-time against the Stingrays. Forward Dave Seitz leads the team in scoring with 20-58-78. Seitz is ranked second on the ECHL assist list. The Stingrays power play ranks 5th in the ECHL and their penalty kill ranks 15th.
Saturday, March 22nd @ South Carolina Stingrays 7:30 PM/EST
GAME NOTES: The Everblades and Stingrays will meet for the tenth and final time this season.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday March 14th vs. Greenville Grrrowl 5-6 SOL
The Florida Everblades (32-19-12) were defeated by the Greenville Grrrowl (26-32-6) 6-5 in a shootout in front of 5,678 at TECO Arena on Friday night.
Saturday, March 15th vs. Greenville Grrrowl 3-2 W
The Florida Everblades (33-19-12) defeated the Greenville Grrrowl (26-33-6) 3-2 in front of 6,301 at TECO Arena on Saturday night.
2002-03 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBER
Quick Stats
Overall Record 33-19-12(4th)
Home Record 18-5-8
Road Record 15-14-4
Overtime Record 2-3
Shootout Record 2-7
Power Play 20th
Penalty Kill 22nd
Leading Scorers
Joe Blaznek 28-32-60
Kevin Brown 22-36-58
Marty Johnston 21-33-54
Laurent Meunier 20-29-49
Tom Buckley 10-29-49
George Awada 21-27-48
Leading Goaltenders
Rob Zepp 2.80GAA, 20-12-7
Brian Leitza 2.66 GAA, 1-1-2
Randy Petruk 3.60 GAA, 3-2-0
Plus/Minus Leaders
Marty Johnston +10
Jon Insana +9
ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL player of the week nomination is forward Brent McDonald. The Olds, Alberta native registered three goals and one assist this past week including a short handed goal on Saturday night.
ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION: The Everblades ECHL goaltender of the week nomination is Brian Leitza. Leitza stopped 28 of 30 shots in the Everblades 3-2 win this past Saturday night.
EVERBLADES IN THE COMMUNITY: The Everblades will take part in their annual St. Patrick's Day Jersey Auction which will take place following their Monday night game against the Generals. The auction will benefit MDA, Lee and Collier County Heart Associations, Children's Hospital of SW Florida and the Jr. Everblades. Please call (239) 948-7825 for information on any of these community events.
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: All 72 regular season games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the Internet at www.floridaeverblades.com with the "Voice of the Everblades" Mark Miller calling the play-by-play. "The Gerry Fleming Coaches Show" is broadcast live on remote from a different Stevie Tomato's Location every Monday night on Sportsradio 770 AM from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. The Everblades pre-game show begins 15 minutes before face-off.
EVERBLADES ITINERARY:
Monday: Game vs. Greensboro 7:30 PM @ TECO Arena
Tuesday Game vs. Greensboro 7:30 PM @ TECO Arena
Wednesday Practice in Columbia
Thursday Game @ Columbia 7:05 PM
Friday Game @ South Carolina 7:30 PM
Saturday Game @ South Carolina 7:30 PM
Sunday Travel Day
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