Game Preview - Ice Flyers Vs. Fayetteville FireAntz
March 10, 2012 - SPHL (SPHL)
Pensacola Ice Flyers News Release
The Ice Flyers and the Fayetteville FireAntz are set to do battle again in the Hangar. Last night the Ice Flyers won 5-3 on goals from Ryan Salvis, Tyler Soehner, Jeff Sapieha, and a pair from Adam Kuhn. The Ice Flyers now hold a 2-0 edge in the season series.
The Ice Flyers are still 4th in the SPHL standings with 58 points and their lead over the Mississippi Surge is still one point. Fayetteville is in 9th with 35 points. The Ice Flyers home record stands at 14-8-1 while the Antz are only 7-16-3 on the road.
Where to Watch, Where to Listen:
Ice Flyers fans that are not able to make it down to The Hangar can listen to the game on 1450 ESPN Pensacola or streaming. Fans can also watch the game at home online.
Team Scope:
PENSACOLA - The Ice Flyers are 7-1-1 in their last 9 games. Corey Milan's overall record now stands at 10-11-4 with a 3.27 goals against average and a 0.880 save percentage. With the Ice Flyers, he is 6-5-2 with a 2.66 GAA and a 0.902 SV%. Jesse Kallechy's overall record stands at 10-8-2 with a 3.06 GAA and a 0.908 SV%. With the Ice Flyers he is 4-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and a 0.968 SV%. Chris Wilson's 51 points and 28 goals lead the team. Jordan Chong leads the team in assists with 31.
The Ice Flyers' power play sits 2nd best in the SPHL at 20%. The Flyers have scored 46 times on the power play this season while only giving up 4 shorthanded goals. Pensacola's penalty has moved up to 4th at 83.68%. Pensacola has given up 31 power play goals against but the Ice Flyers have also managed to score 7 while shorthanded.
The Ice Flyers' next game will be Tuesday night when the Columbus Cottonmouths return to the Hangar.
FAYETTEVILLE - The Antz are officially out of the playoff race now and are playing simply for pride. Manning the crease, the FireAntz have Mike Brown and Erik Hudson. Brown has an overall record of 15-24-5 to go along with a 3.77 GAA and a 0.895 SV%. Hudson's combined record stands at 1-4-0 with a 4.54 GAA and a 0.881 SV%. Chris Leveille leads the team with 59 points, 21 goals, and 38 assists.
Fayetteville's power play is 5th best in the league at 17.37%, scoring 33 times on the power play. They have, however, allowed 9 shorthanded goals which is tied for most in the league. Their penalty kill is dead last in the SPHL at 77.27% having given up a league high 55 power play goals against. They have managed to score 5 shorthanded goals.
Fayetteville's weekend is over and their next game is Thursday against the Knoxville Ice Bears.
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