Generals Intelligence Report

October 14, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


UPCOMING WEEK:

After a highly successful opening weekend in Lexington, the Generals will have to continue to perform on the road for another week. Greensboro's season opening five-game road trip concludes with games this Friday night at 7:05 at the Reading Royals, followed by weekend games Friday night at 7:35 in Roanoke against the Express and at the Augusta Lynx on Saturday night at 7:35. The Generals next home game is their home opener on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 against the Reading Royals. That game is backed up by another home contest on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 versus the Richmond Renegades. Opening night is Hooters Magnetic Schedule Night, with the first 2,000 fans entering the building receiving a Generals 2002-2003 schedule. All games this can be heard on the Generals new flagship radio station, WPET AM-950. You can also hear the games online by logging on to www.greensborogenerals.com.

LAST WEEK:

10/11 GREENSBORO 4, LEXINGTON 3 (SO) ¨ Greensboro won their season opener in dramatic fashion behind their newest player, Pete Gardiner. Claimed off waivers from the Roanoke Express just two days earlier, Gardiner took his aggression out on the Men O' War. Gardiner scored the first Generals goal of the season in the first period for a 1-0 edge, then assisted on a David Whitworth tally in the final second of the first. But Gardiner saved his best for last, netting the game-tying goal with just 1:43 left in the third period, then notching the game-deciding goal in the shootout. Daniel Berthiaume saved 29 of 32 shots for the win, and Chris Bell chipped in a pair of assists.

10/12 GREENSBORO 3, LEXINGTON 0 ¨ Daniel Berthiaume was the story in this game, turning aside all 27 shots he faced to earn the shutout en route to the Generals first 2-0 start in team history. David Whitworth led the attack with the first two goals of the game. Sam Ftorek added a goal and an assist in the victory and Kurt Drummond dished out two assists. Specialty teams played a major role in the win, as the Generals netted two power play goals and killed all eleven shorthanded situations.

TRANSACTIONS: 10/9 Claimed right wing Pete Gardiner off waivers from the Roanoke Express.

10/9 Signed right wing Sam Ftorek to a contract.

10/9 Signed left wing Ole Kjenstad.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Monday: 10:00 – 11:30 @ IceHouse of Greensboro.

Tuesday: 10:00 – 11:30 @ Sovereign Center, Reading, PA.

Wednesday: 11:15 – 12:00 @ Sovereign Center, Reading, PA.

Friday: Practice TBA.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY

APPEARANCES: "Generals University" kicks off next week with two sessions. "Generals University" has been designed by the Generals to teach children in third, fourth, and fifth grade about diversity in sports. Last year, there were over 80 "Generals University" appearances, reaching more than 300 different classrooms and over 7,000 children in the Piedmont.

NOTABLES:

¨ The Generals victories over the weekend marks the first time in the franchise's four-year history they have started the season 2-0-0. The Generals have never been more than three games over .500.

¨ David Whitworth had three goals in the first two games. His first goal last season wasn't scored until December 5.

¨ Daniel Berthiaume's shutout was the first Generals whitewash in almost exactly a year. Bujar Amidovski shut down the Reading Royals 1-0 on October 19, 2001 for the Generals first victory last season.

¨ Greensboro killed 18 of 19 shorthanded situations over the weekend, including the last twelve in a row.

THE FRONT LINE: The first Generals coaches show of the season is tonight from 6:00 – 7:00. The Front Line will air live from Jack Astor's Bar and Grill on High Point Rd. with Generals head coach Rick Adduono joining broadcaster Arley Johnson. Special guest for the season premiere is left wing Matt Turek. Everyone is encouraged join in on the fun for the premiere show.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:

PLAYER: David Whitworth — Whitworth had three goals in the Generals two victories to start the campaign. His goal on Friday night came as the first period horn sounded to give the Generals the lead. Whitworth backed that up with a two goal performance in Saturday's 3-0 shutout triumph, including the game-winner. Whitworth finished the weekend with a +1 rating.

GOALIE: Daniel Berthiaume — Berthiaume's debut in a Generals uniform was phenomenal. The 16-year veteran stopped 29 of 32 shots in regulation and four of five shootout attempts in the season opening 4-3 shootout triumph over the Men O' War. He was even better the following night, saving all 27 shots that came his way in a 3-0 shutout performance. To top it all off, Berthiaume assisted on the Generals' final goal of the night. Berthiaume's finished the week with a 2-0-0 record, a 1.44 goals against average, and a .949 save percentage, saving 56 of 59 shots.



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