Gators look to bounce back after opening night loss
Published on October 25, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
Lafayette, LA â The Louisiana IceGators look to bounce back from only the 2nd opening night loss in team history as week #2 of the season begins. The IceGators played only one game during the first weekend of ECHL play, losing 3-1 to the Mississippi Sea Wolves, Friday night, in Biloxi. The Gators outshot the Sea Wolves 40-26 but were repeatedly frustrated by the goaltending of Jason Wolfe. The only Louisiana goal of the night was scored on the power play by Mike Omicioli at 3:59 of the 2nd period. Kyle Kettles took the loss allowing 3 goals on 26 chances.
This Week The IceGators football-like schedule will continue with only one game to be played. Saturday night the Gators travel west to take on their closest foe, the Texas Wildcatters. The IceGators defeated Texas 2-1 in preseason play with David Baruruk getting the game winning goal with less than 2 minutes to play. Saturday's game will be available on the internet through www.icegators.com and on the radio via 960am, "The Gator".
Notes Last season the Gators were 13-2 against the boys from the Lone Star State.
Mike Omicioli scoring points is nothing new for the Rhode Island native. Last season playing in Italy, Omicioli averaged more than 2 points a game (19-46-65, in 30 games) while staring for Bolzano.
The IceGators have never begun a season with a 0-2 record.
The IceGators will practice all week at the Hockeyplex in Carencro, all practices during the week begin at 10am.
Community News
The first edition of "Gator Talk" will be live this Tuesday Night from Tampico's Restaurant and Cantina from 7-8pm. Join Coach Todd Gordon, Mike Omicioli, and Randy Dagenais along with Bruce LeVine live for the show.
Oct. 26 "Just say no" rally at Katherine Drexel Elementary and Loreauville Elementary
Nov. 27 Beta Club Celebrity appearance by Coach N P Moss Acadian Village costume contest and trick or treating that night
Oct. 30 Heartwalk 9-12 am, Clawd only
Individual game tickets for all 36 regular season home games are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Cajundome Box Office, and all TicketMaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information call the IceGators office at (337) 234-4423.
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