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March 25, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


UPCOMING WEEK: The Generals season comes to a close this week. They finish up with four games in a five night stretch, with three of the games on home ice. The final week starts Wednesday at 7:00 at the Greensboro Coliseum, when the Generals host the Augusta Lynx, a team that is fighting for their playoff lives. On Friday night at 7:30, the Generals will host the defending Kelly Cup champion South Carolina Stingrays for Fan Appreciation Night. That game will be the final game of the season at the Greensboro Coliseum, and will include several perks. All unused season tickets can be exchanged for tickets to the game. In addition, Friday's game is a Greensboro News & Record Family Night at the Greensboro Coliseum. You can get a family four-pak of tickets, four popcorns, four Pepsi's, and a News & Record newspaper for only $28. You can also get a family two-pak for $14, which includes two tickets, two popcorns, two Pepsi's, and a News & Record newspaper. Immediately following Friday's contest, the Generals have their final road game of the season against a team they haven't faced all year. Greensboro visits the Johnstown Chiefs and former General Rob Sandrock at 7:30 on Saturday night. The Generals season finale comes at 3:00 on Sunday afternoon against the Charlotte Checkers, in the final game the Generals will ever play at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem. All games can be heard on Radio Disney, WCOG—1320AM. You can also now hear the games online by logging on to www.greensborogenerals.com.

LAST WEEK:

3/22 GREENSBORO 0, CINCINNATI 5
¨ Greensboro allowed three early goals to the Cyclones to set the tone, as they were shut out for only the second time all season.

3/23 GREENSBORO 4, RICHMOND 1
¨ The Generals pounded the Renegades for 19 shots on net in the first period, getting all the goals they would need from Chris Brassard and Chris Bell for a 2-0 lead. The Renegades made things interesting with a power play goal early in the third period to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Frederic Henry would not be denied the victory in this game. He saved 35 of 36 shots on the evening, including several in the third period to keep Greensboro in the lead. The Generals wouldn't get their insurance goals until the final 90 seconds of the contest, with Jeff Zehr giving them some breathing room for a 3-1 lead, and Dennis Maxwell adding an empty net goal in the final minute. Shaun Peet was also a stellar performer for the Generals. He notched an assist and was on the ice for all four Generals goals for a +4 rating. The Generals victory officially eliminated the Renegades from the playoffs.

TRANSACTIONS: NONE.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Monday: 12:00 – 1:30 @ Greensboro Coliseum.

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

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

Thursday: 10:00 – 11:00 @ Greensboro Coliseum.

Friday: 10:00 – 10:30 @ Greensboro Coliseum.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY APPEARANCES:

"Generals University" will be at Brooks Global Elementary School in Greensboro on Monday, and Sumner Elementary School on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Generals University" has been designed by the Generals to teach children in third and fourth grade about diversity in sports. There are over 80 "Generals University" appearances scheduled during the season to more than 300 different classrooms, which should reach over 7,000 children in the Piedmont. "Generals University" is done in conjunction with 1320 AM Radio Disney's "Diggin' the Differences" program, and will continue past the Generals regular season.

NOTABLES:

¨ The Generals are one of only four teams in the league who have not lost a game in regulation when leading after two periods (13-0-3). Ironically, the four teams are all in last place in their respective divisions (Greensboro, Toledo, Columbus, Baton Rouge).

¨ The Generals victory over Richmond was their first of the season in six tries.

¨ Shaun Peet tied a team season high with a +4 rating in Saturday's victory at Richmond.

THE FRONT LINE:

The final Generals coaches show of the season is tonight. The Front Line will air live from Parmesans' Great Italian Buffet at the corner of Pisgah Church Rd. and North Elm St. in Greensboro tonight from 6:00 – 7:00. Interim head coach Alex Godynyuk and assistant coach Sal Manganaro will join broadcaster Arley Johnson, as will several Generals players. Everyone is encouraged join in on the fun for the final show.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:

PLAYER: Shaun Peet — Peet is being recognized for his defensive performance over the weekend. Despite a 5-0 loss on Friday, he was only on the ice for one of the goals allowed. In Saturday's 4-1 victory at Richmond, Peet was on the ice for all four Generals goals for a team season high +4 rating. He also added an assist on the Generals first goal of the night.

GOALIE: Frederic Henry — Henry had a spectacular performance in his only appearance of the week, saving 35 of 36 shots in a 4-1 victory over Richmond.

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