Generals Game Night Notes

Published on March 28, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


GREENSBORO GENERALS

The Generals defeated the Roanoke Express 4-2 on Tuesday night in another nail-biting finish. Greensboro fell behind 1-0 after the first period. However, Generals captain Jay Murphy redirected a Geno Parrish pass into the net with six seconds left in the second period to knot the score at 1-1. The Express regained the lead early in the third, but Mike Oliveira retaliated to even the score with just 5:10 left in the game. With overtime looming, Rod Aldoff scored the game winning goal on a slap shot with just 1:22 left in the game for a 3-2 lead, and Murphy added an empty net goal to seal the victory. Daniel Berthiaume stopped 38 shots to earn the victory.

CHARLOTTE CHECKERS

The Checkers defeated the Florida Everblades 5-2 on the road last Tuesday night. Charlotte spotted the Everblades a 1-0 lead after one period, but they erupted with three second period goals less than four minutes apart from David Evans, Eddie Pershin, and Dusty Jamieson for a 3-1 advantage. Evans' second goal of the night early in the third period gave the Checkers a commanding 4-1 edge, and following another Everblades score, Jamieson put the finishing touches on with his second goal of the night. Goaltender Colin Zulianello stopped 34 of 36 shots for the victory. RECENT TRANSACTIONS

¨ 3/25 Goaltender Sebastien Centomo was reassigned to the Generals by the St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL).

¨ 3/25 Waived goaltender Terry Jarkowsky.

¨ NONE.

NOTES & NUMBERS

¨ The Generals will clinch their first playoff berth ever with a win or a tie tonight.

¨ Daniel Berthiaume's next win will tie his 17-year personal high for victories in a season at 30.

¨ Sam Ftorek tied Sal Manganaro for the most goals scored by a General in a season at 33 last night.

¨ Mark Turner tied David Whitworth for the most assists by a General in a season last night at 42.

¨ The Generals have killed off a season-high 29 straight shorthanded situations.

¨ The Checkers will clinch a playoff berth with a win and a Trenton Titans loss tonight.

¨ Charlotte is 14-2-1 in their last 17 games.

¨ David Evans has scored at least one goal in five straight games, with seven goals scored during the streak.

¨ Charlotte is 13-2-0 when they are tied after two periods.

¨ Charlotte is 7-0 in games decided by shootout.

ABOUT THE GAME

This is the eighth and final meeting of the season between the Generals and the Checkers, and will determine the winner of the Carolina Cup, going to the team that wins the season series. Greensboro is 3-3-1 against Charlotte this season, and will need to win tonight's game in regulation to win the cup for the first time. Charlotte (4-4-0 against Greensboro) needs a win or tie to retain the cup. 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 regular season finale is tomorrow night at 7:30 against the Lexington Men O' War. The first 1,000 fans at tomorrow's game will receive a pair of Hanes boxer shorts. After Sunday's game in Greenville at 3:05, the Kelly Cup playoffs will begin next week. Should the Generals earn a spot in the post-season, a first round schedule of games will be announced no later than Monday. All games can be heard on WPET 950-AM and www.greensborogenerals.com.

THE FRONT LINE: The Generals coaches show The Front Line will air next Monday night on WPET 950-AM from 6:00 – 7:00 from Jack Astor's Bar and Grill on High Point Rd regardless of the playoff situation. Join Generals head coach Rick Adduono and broadcaster Arley Johnson for a look back at the week gone by and a preview of the first round of the playoffs. 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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