Generals Weekly

Published on October 30, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals have earned five out of a possible eight points (2-1-0-1) in four International Hockey League games. The Generals were 1-0-0-1 in action over the weekend, highlighted by a 5-3 triumph over the visiting Kalamazoo Wings and a 4-3 shootout loss at Port Huron last Saturday night.

The Generals head into this weekend's play in second place one point behind their rival Port Huron Ice Hawks.

SHOOTING THE PUCK: Rookie Josef Fojtik is off to a great start with the Generals with three goals in his last two games. Fojtik has the early lead in the IHL with two power play goals. The Generals are second as a team on the power play early on, while they remain fourth on the penalty kill. It's also interesting to note that Flint has scored the IHL's lone shorthanded marker.

Forward Jordan Fox continues to be the first to light the lamp for the Generals as he fired his second first goals in the season.

STOPPING THE PUCK: It was a busy second period on Saturday night for goaltender Eric Marvin who had to make 23 saves against the Port Huron Ice Hawks. It's the most shots on goal by an opponent against the Generals so far this season. However the 23 shots were part of a 51-shot barrage by the Ice Hawks against Marvin which set another high for Flint in 2007-2008.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, NOV. 2 - FLINT GENERALS @ KALAMAZOO WINGS - 7:30 PM - WINGS STADIUM:

It's the second road game of the season for the Generals which is also part of a stretch that will see them play five road games in their first 15 total contests. The Generals beat the Wings 5-3 last Friday night at Perani Arena in the only other meeting of the season.

ON THE AIR NOTE: Due to a conflict with Flint Powers High School Player off Football, the radio portion of this broadcast will be tape delayed on Unforgettable 1470 WFNT and www.flintgenerals.com. Fans can tune in following the football game at approximately 9:30 pm with the Generals Pre-Game Report Protected by Teachout Security. If fans which to enjoy the game live they may order the pay-per-view through the B2 Networks, but they must have a high speed internet connection.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3 - BLOOMINGTON PRAIRIE THUNDER @ FLINT GENERALS - 7:30 PM - PERANI ARENA

It's the second meeting of the season between the Prairie Thunder and the Generals. Flint is looking for a bit of revenge following a tough 5-1 loss to the Thunder last Saturday night. The Thunder has dropped two straight games with setbacks to the Ft. Wayne Komets and the Port Huron Ice Hawks.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: On Saturday night, fans in attendance will receive the 2007-2008 Flint Generals Team Poster courtesy of GM Goodwrench and the UAW. The posters have the players dressed in their UAW warm-up jerseys.

GENERALS REWIND:

FLINT GENERALS 5 - KALAMAZOO WINGS 3

The Flint Generals let their offense do the talking in the first 40 minutes of Friday's game against the Wings as they netted five goals. Two goals each from Jordan Fox and Josef Fojtik and a single tally from Michel Beausoleil lifted the Generals to a 5-3 triumph. Chad Alban won his second start between the pipes.

PORT HURON ICEHAWKS 4 - FLINT GENERALS 3 SHOOTOUT

Saturday night's game had a similar start to the previous night but an uneasy and unfortunate ending for the Generals as they were stopped 4-3 in a shootout to the rival Ice Hawks. The Generals led 3-0 after 40 minutes and appeared to be in good shape, thanks to goals by Josef Fojtik, Jared Dumba and Greg Bullock. But a third period rally by the hometown Ice Hawks tied the game 3-3. After a scoreless overtime, Port Huron would score twice in a shootout to pull out the victory.

The Ice Hawks fired 51 shots at goaltender Eric Marvin including 23 alone in the second stanza.

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