Goals From Tejchma and Contois Aren't Enough As Florida Wins Second of Three Game Set
March 8, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, MS - The Florida Everblades carried a 4-0 lead into the locker room after two period of play and weathered an early third period storm to defeat the Mississippi Sea Wolves 5-2 at Germain Arena on Saturday night.
Kenndal McArdle staked the Everblades to a 1-0 lead, scoring his first goal since being reassigned from Rochester of the American Hockey League , popping a rebound of Derek Damon's shot past Sea Wolves goalie Ryan Munce on the power play at 7:09 of the first period. Mathieu Melanson added to the Florida lead when Adam Taylor sprung him on a breakaway and he used a backhand move to tuck the puck behind Munce at 19:21 of the first.
The Everblades continued to roll through the second period, gaining a three-goal lead when David Cornacchia hit Mike McLean with a breakaway pass that McLean cashed in at 9:54 of the second. Brandon Roach's blast from the point gave Florida a 4-0 lead and chased Munce from the Mississippi net at 12:50 of the second.
The Sea Wolves came out roaring for the third period, with Ryan Menei batting home the rebound of Jason Tejchma's shot out of mid-air to get Mississippi on the board just 10 seconds into the third period. One minute and 19 seconds later, Andy Contois converted Travis Lisabeth's centering pass to draw the Sea Wolves within two.
Derek Damon put the win on ice for Florida with an empty-net goal at 19:23 of the third period.
Ryan Munce made 15 saves on 19 shots in 33 minutes of action to take the loss, while Morgan Cey stopped 15 shots to earn a no-decision. Mississippi was 0-for-1 on the power play.
The Sea Wolves return home on March 21, 22, and 23 against the Texas Wildcatters. Get your tickets today by calling 228.275.WOLF!
NOTE: Fans attending games should allow extra time to arrive at the arena and park due to construction on U.S. 90 in Bilo
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