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January 6, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


UPCOMING WEEK: The Generals open up a four game homestand this week with three games in three nights at the Greensboro Coliseum. The Generals host their in-state rival Charlotte Checkers on Thursday at 7:00. A Generals victory over the Checkers will give them the Carolina Cup for the first time in franchise history. The Carolina Cup goes to the team that wins the season series between the two clubs. Thursday's contest is also a "Thirsty Thursday" sponsored by R. H. Barringer, with all Anheuser-Busch drafts selling for just one dollar. The Richmond Renegades are next to come to town on Friday night at 7:30. Friday's game is the Generals "Food 2 Families" food drive, held in conjunction with WFMY News2. Anyone bringing four non-perishable food items to the game will get a buy one ticket, get one free offer. The Generals finish the weekend by hosting the Peoria Rivermen Saturday night at 7:30. Fans can stock up on Hanes items on Saturday, with the first 1,000 fans receiving a Hanes tagless t-shirt and a Hanes stress puck. About 500 Hanes stress pucks and water bottles will also be distributed throughout the crowd during the 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: 12/31 TRENTON 1, GREENSBORO 2 (SO) ¨ The Generals got their only goal in regulation from Chris Allen, who tied the score 1-1 early in the second period. This game wasn't decided until a tense eight-round shootout, with Greensboro earning the victory over the Titans on Pete Gardiner's game-deciding goal. Daniel Berthiaume picked up the win, making 34 of 35 saves plus six of eight shootout saves on the night.

1/2 READING 5, GREENSBORO 3 ¨ Despite taking a 1-0 lead into the second period on a Pete Gardiner goal, the Generals couldn't stop the high-powered Royals offense. Reading scored three unanswered goals in the second period for a 3-1 lead. Chris Bell closed the gap to 3-2 early in the third, and following another Reading goal, Gardiner's second of the night kept the Generals within striking distance at 4-3. But they would get no closer, as Reading sealed the win with an empty net goal.

1/3 READING 1, GREENSBORO 5 ¨ This night belonged to rookie Matt Chandler. Scoring one goal in his previous 25 games, Chandler netted a natural hat trick, scoring the first three goals of the game all in the second period. The Generals cruised from there, getting scores from Shane Campbell and Pete Gardiner in the third period. Lost in Chandler's spotlight was goaltender Jamie Hodson, who stopped 48 of 49 shots on the night.

1/4 GREENSBORO 5, RICHMOND 2 ¨ The Generals played another complete game in defeating the Renegades for the third straight time. Mark Turner put the Generals on top 1-0 after one period, and Ole Kjenstad added a second period goal for a 2-0 lead. It was 2-1 in the third period when Turner planted his second goal of the night, then Sam Ftorek put the game away with a pair of goals in the final two minutes.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday: 10:00 – 11:30 @ IceHouse of Greensboro.

Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:30 @ Greensboro Coliseum.

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

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

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

TRANSACTIONS:

1/2 Goaltender Jamie Hodson was reassigned to the Generals by the St. John's Maple Leafs (AHL).

1/2 Waived goaltender Jason Brown.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY APPEARANCES:

"Generals University" is in session on Tuesday afternoon at Bessemer Elementary School in Greensboro. "Generals University" has been designed by the Generals to teach children in third, fourth, and fifth grade about diversity in sports.

The Generals will also appear at the Thomasville Lions Club on Thursday, and on Friday the Ice Girls cheerleaders and the Generals mascot Sarge will appear at West Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem for lunch with the students. The Ice Girls will also appear on WFMY News2 and "The Good Morning Show" to promote the "Food 2 Families" food drive on Friday morning. The Generals were also on "The Good Morning Show" this morning promoting the game and the drive.

NOTABLES:

¨ The Generals victory on Saturday was their 23rd of the season, equaling last year's season total exactly half way through this season (36 games).

¨ Jamie Hodson returned to the Generals this week after representing Team Canada in the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Hodson played and won two games, allowing a total of three goals en route to Canada winning the championship

¨ The Generals are unbeaten in their last eight road games, going 6-0-2 in that stretch. The Generals have the best overall road record in the league at 9-3-3.

¨ The Generals have killed off 40 of their last 42 shorthanded chances (95.2%), moving up to sixth in the league in that category.

¨ Despite having the fourth fewest penalty minutes in the league, the Generals have only had five games all season with more power play chances than shorthanded situations.

¨ Geno Parrish has recorded a +7 rating over the last two games. He leads the team with a +18 rating for the season.

¨ Sam Ftorek's 20 goals not only leads the team, it is a new career high.

¨ After both being held without a goal since November 23, Pete Gardiner and Matt Chandler each had three goals last week.

¨ The person who brings in the most non-perishable food items to Friday's "Food 2 Families" food drive will receive a Greensboro Generals team signed goalie stick. The drive benefits three different ministries, the Greensboro Urban Ministry, the Winston-Salem Crisis Control Ministry, and the High Point Open Door Ministries.

THE FRONT LINE: The Generals coaches show The Front Line airs live tonight 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: Mark Turner — Turner had two goals and three assists for five points in four games this week, with a +3 rating to go with it. Turner's week was highlighted by his two-goal performance, including the game-winner, in Saturday's win at Richmond.

GOALIE: Jamie Hodson — Hodson was a perfect 2-0-0 for the week, posting a 1.50 goals against average and a superb .966 save percentage, denying 84 of 87 shots.

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