Game Preview: Express Vs. Florida Tonight
February 25, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (24-21-6-2, 56pts) vs. Florida (26-22-2-4, 58pts)
When: Puck drops at 7 :30 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm
Where: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192
Tonight's Matchup:
The Express host the Everblades at the Sears Centre for the first time in club history tonight, marking the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. The last contest, in Florida on Saturday, January 14, resulted in a 15 round shootout, with Florida eventually earning the extra point. The Express come in to tonight's game after a dramatic 4-3 win over the Wings in Kalamazoo last night, erasing a 3-0 first period deficit in the win. The Everblades began a three game road trip last night, falling 2-1 in regulation to the Cincinnati Cyclones. Florida sits just two points ahead of Chicago in the Eastern Conference standings, and are currently tied with Cincinnati for seventh place in the conference.
Express Notes:
Chicago continues to search for their first win against a South Division team, as they are 0-7-2-2 against the South this season... RW Tyler Donati earned his 150th ECHL assist when picked up a helper on Chicago's game winning goal last night. It extended his assist streak to five games, and he has 10 assists in that span... D Jonathan Zion scored twice, including the game winner last night, marking his 50th North American professional goal... D Nathan Lutz, D Darcy Campbell, and G Peter Mannino will wear special jerseys tonight as part of the ECHL Silver Skater and Golden Goalie programs.
Recent Transactions:
G Allen York was reassigned to the Express from Columbus (NHL) on Thursday... G Tom Schaul was released as an Emergency Backup Goaltender on Thursday... C Anthony Romano was returned to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Monday.
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