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Generals Game Night Notes

December 27, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


GREENSBORO GENERALS

The Generals haven't played since last Saturday, when they defeated the Richmond Renegades 3-2 in a shootout. The Generals fell behind 2-0 just eight minutes into the game, but they quickly got on the scoreboard after that with a Chris Bell goal seconds later. Despite a total of 60 shots on goal, Greensboro only managed one more goal, with Geno Parrish netting the game-tying goal with ten minutes left in regulation. Despite eight shots in overtime, including a penalty shot, it stayed 2-2 into the shootout, which the Generals dominated, outscoring the Renegades 3-0.

LEXINGTON MEN O' WAR

The Men O' War defeated the Johnstown Chiefs 4-2 last Sunday. Lexington spotted the Chiefs a 1-0 advantage after one period of play, but they jumped out to the lead with three unanswered goals in the second period. Alex Mathieu tied the game at 1-1, then Jared Smyth put the Men O' War ahead to stay midway through the second period. Brett Draney added an insurance goal before the end of the period for a 3-1 lead, and after a Johnstown goal cut the deficit to 3-2, Smyth added an empty net goal in the final minute to seal the victory.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

¨ 12/27 Placed left wing Vlad Serov on team suspension.

¨ 12/27 Waived defenseman Travis Smith.

¨ 12/27 Activated defenseman Alex Andreyev from the 30-day injured list.

¨ 12/27 Signed left wing Stas Tkatch.

¨ 12/27 Added Jason Brown as an emergency backup goaltender.

¨ 12/25 Goaltender Mike Smith was recalled by the Utah Grizzlies (AHL).

¨ 12/25 Left wing Brett Draney was recalled by the Utah Grizzlies (AHL).

¨ 12/26 Right wing Marc-Andre Thinel was reassigned to the Men O' War by the Utah Grizzlies (AHL).

¨ 12/27 Goaltender Bryce Wandler was reassigned to the Men O' War by the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).

NOTES & NUMBERS

¨ Goaltender Jamie Hodson will be in Switzerland for the next six days playing in the Spengler Cup for Team Canada.

¨ A Generals victory tonight will give them a franchise record six game winning streak.

¨ Tonight is Alex Andreyev's first game since November 2, having missed the last 19 games.

¨ Newly signed Stas Tkatch, who has played over 450 professional games, owns a local dental practice.

¨ The Generals are 9-1-4 in one-goal games.

¨ The Men O' War are unbeaten in regulation when leading after either the first period (7-0-2) or the second period (9-0-1). The one tie when leading after two periods was to the Generals on opening night.

¨ Lexington is second to last in the league with 2.4 goals scored per game.

¨ Former General Kevin Knopp returned to the Lexington lineup last Friday after receiving over 150 stitches in his face from being cut by a skate.

ABOUT THE GAME

This is the fourth of five meetings between the Generals and Men O' War this year. The Generals are a perfect 3-0-0 against Lexington this year, winning the first two games of the season on the road and taking a 3-2 decision on November 1. The last time the two teams square off is the Generals final home game of the regular season on March 29. Don't forget fans, you can also tune into all home games in the Coliseum on closed circuit radio (96.5 FM), with Arley Johnson handling the play-by-play. You can also call Arley with questions on the air between periods at 275-9738.

NEXT HOME GAME: The Generals host the Charlotte Checkers tomorrow night at 7:30, with the Generals taking home the Carolina Cup for the first time ever if they win that game in regulation. On Sunday at 3:05, the Generals visit the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies with first place likely on the line. All games can be heard on WPET 950-AM and www.greensborogenerals.com.

THE FRONT LINE: The Generals coaches show The Front Line airs live Monday night on WPET 950-AM from 6:00 – 7:00 from Jack Astor's Bar and Grill on High Point Rd. Join Generals head coach Rick Adduono and broadcaster Arley Johnson for a look back at the week gone by and a preview of the week ahead. Generals players appear weekly on the show, tickets will be given away at Jack Astor's, and fans can call in their questions to Coach Adduono at (336) 275-9738.



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