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December 23, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


UPCOMING WEEK: Following the Christmas break, the Generals jump right back in the swing of things with three games in three nights. The Generals will look for a franchise record sixth straight victory when they host the Lexington Men O'War on Friday night at 7:30. On Saturday at 7:30, the Generals host their in-state rival Charlotte Checkers. A Generals victory in regulation in that game with clinch the Carolina Cup for the Generals for winning the season series between the two clubs, something the Generals have never accomplished in their three previous seasons. On Sunday, first place could be on the line as the Generals visit the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies for a 3:05 game. All games this season 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:

12/18 COLUMBIA 3, GREENSBORO 4 ¨ The Generals spotted the Inferno a 2-0 first period lead, but charged back late to earn the victory on "Teddy Bear Toss" night. Sam Ftorek ignited the comeback and the bears with a goal with 13 seconds remaining in the first period to cut the deficit to 2-1. It stayed that way until the third period, when the Generals erupted for three more unanswered goals. David Whitworth tied the game with an unassisted goal on a breakaway, and Vlad Serov netted two straight power play goals for a 4-2 lead. Columbia scored with just over a minute left to make it close, but Generals goaltender Daniel Berthiaume, who made 40 saves on the night, made the lead stand up.

12/20 GREENSBORO 6, RICHMOND 3 ¨ Jay Murphy put the Generals on top just 1:14 into the game, but the Renegades quickly knotted the score. With the game tied 1-1 after one period, Greensboro scored three unanswered goals in the second period from Chris Bell, Murphy, and Vlad Serov for a commanding 4-1 lead. Shane Campbell upped the margin to 5-1 in the opening minute of the third period, and following a pair of Renegade goals, Sam Ftorek finished it off with a power play tally. The game turned ugly in the final five minutes, with a total of four players (three Renegades, one General) being suspended for the following night's game.

12/21 RICHMOND 2, GREENSBORO 3 (SO) ¨ For the second time this week, Greensboro had to dig out of a 2-0 hole to earn the victory, sweeping the home-and-home series in the process. Chris Bell got the comeback started midway through the first period, cutting the margin to 2-1. It took until midway through the third period for the Generals to tie the game, with Geno Parrish netting his third goal of the season to force overtime. The Generals had a chance to win the game in the opening minute of the extra session with a penalty shot, but Magliarditi's glove save on Mark Turner kept the Renegades alive, ultimately moving the game to a shootout. The Generals dominated from there, outscoring the Renegades 3-0 in the shootout to earn the victory.

TRANSACTIONS: 12/21 Placed right wing Jay Murphy on the 7-day injured list.

12/21 Transferred left wing Ole Kjenstad from the 7-day to the 30-day injured list.

12/21 Signed defenseman Travis Smith.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Monday – Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. @ IceHouse of Greensboro.

Friday: 10:00 – 10:45 @ Greensboro Coliseum.

Saturday: 10:00 – 10:45 @ Greensboro Coliseum.

NOTABLES:

¨ The Generals are currently on a five game winning streak, tying the franchise record. The only other five game streak the Generals have ever had began exactly a month ago.

¨ Generals' captain Jay Murphy is out for a minimum of 4-6 weeks after taking a slash in Friday night's game at Richmond.

¨ Goaltender Jamie Hodson currently leads the league with a .937 save percentage and is second in the league with a 2.40 goals against average.

¨ The Generals are 11-1-1 in their last 13 games, and have only lost three games in regulation since Halloween (16-3-2).

¨ Greensboro is unbeaten in their last five road games (4-0-1).

¨ The Generals are now 4-0 in games decided in shootouts, but 0-4 in overtime games.

¨ Greensboro has the best record in the league when trailing after two periods (4-5-2).

¨ The Generals' "Teddy Bear Toss" night last Wednesday was a huge success, with fans throwing well over 300 bears on the ice. More than a dozen Generals players went to the pediatric ward of Moses Cone Hospital the following day to hand deliver the bears to children staying there for the holidays.

THE FRONT LINE: The Generals coaches show The Front Line will not air this Monday night due to the Christmas holiday. The Front Line will return on Monday, December 30 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 last week 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.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:

PLAYER: Chris Bell — Bell scored two goals and added three assists for five points in three games this week, posting a +4 rating in the process. Bell also scored the game-deciding goal in Saturday's shootout victory over Richmond.

GOALIE: Jamie Hodson — Hodson was a perfect 2-0-0 for the week, posting a 2.40 goals against average and a .925 save percentage. Hodson also stopped all three shootout attempts in Saturday's victory.

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