Greensboro Generals Intelligence Report

February 24, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greensboro Generals News Release


UPCOMING WEEK: The Greensboro Generals have only two games this week, with both of them being played at the Greensboro Coliseum. The Generals start the week on Thursday at 7:00 as they battle the Augusta Lynx for the third time in the last ten days. Thursday's contest is a "Thirsty Thursday" game for fans, with R. H. Berringer offering dollar drafts for the game. The Generals then host the Columbia Inferno on Friday night at 7:35 for their "Pack the House" night. The night is loaded with promotions, giveaways, and specials. The Generals will wear Carolina Monarchs jerseys for the contest, which will be auctioned off to fans right after the game. Among other specials for the night, the Generals will be giving away 1,000 Kevin Weekes bobblehead dolls, WWE's Shawn Michaels will be on hand to sign autographs and drop the ceremonial first puck, there will be a concession deal of $2.50 for a hot dog and Carolina Monarchs souvenir sports bottle, and group tickets for ten or more seats are available for only $6.00.

The Generals were originally scheduled to play this Saturday against the Cincinnati Cyclones, but that game has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3 at 7:00 at the Greensboro Coliseum. All games this season can be heard on WPET AM-950 and online at www.greensborogenerals.com.

LAST WEEK: 2/18 AUGUSTA 2, GREENSBORO 5 ¨ In his first game as a General, Bryan Richardson was the star of the game. With Greensboro already ahead 1-0 on a Rod Aldoff goal, Richardson set up Sam Ftorek for a 2-0 advantage. Following a Lynx score, Richardson regained the two-goal lead with his first goal in a Generals uniform. Richardson finished off his night with another assist on a David Whitworth goal, and Pete Gardiner polished off the victory with an empty net goal.

2/21 GREENSBORO 2, ROANOKE 3 ¨ The Generals dug themselves an early hold, and their comeback bid fell one goal short. Down 3-0 late in the second period, Bryan Richardson put Greensboro on the board with his second goal in as many games. Rod Aldoff put the Generals one step closer by scoring with just over seven minutes remaining to make the score 3-2. Despite several chances to tie the game in the closing moments, the Express held on to earn the victory.

2/22 GREENSBORO 4, COLUMBIA 7 ¨ Greensboro's defense let them down for one of the few times this season, as they couldn't contain the red hot Inferno. With Greensboro trailing 2-0 in the first period, they roared back with goals from Jay Murphy and Mark Turner to even the score heading into the locker room. The Generals were unable to convert numerous chances to take the lead in the second period, and Columbia made them pay with three unanswered goals before the break. Greensboro added third period goals from Pete Gardiner and Shane Campbell after the game was decided.

2/23 GREENSBORO 0, AUGUSTA 1 (SO) ¨ Both Greensboro's Sebastien Centomo and the Lynx's Tom Draper put on goaltending clinics, each earning shutouts. However, it was Augusta who earned the victory by outscoring the Generals 2-0 in the shootout. Centomo was spectacular for the Generals, making 48 saves, but his first ECHL shutout did not result in a victory.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

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

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

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

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

TRANSACTIONS:

2/21 Activated right wing Jay Murphy from the 30-day injured list.

2/22 Activated defenseman Kurt Drummond from the 7-day injured list.

2/22 Placed defenseman Juraj Slovak on the 7-day injured list.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY

APPEARANCES: The Generals will be on the roof of Plum Krazy's restaurant at 106 College Rd. every day leading up to "Pack the House" night on Friday. Head coach Rick Adduono and play-by-play announcer Arley Johnson are on the roof on Monday, and they will broadcast The Front Line coaches show from Plum Krazy's that night. The entire Generals team will be on the roof at various intervals on Tuesday along with Fox 8 sports director Rich Brenner, who will broadcast his evening sports reports live from the rooftop. WFMY News 2 and sports director Greg Kerr will be on the roof Wednesday along with the Generals Ice Girls cheerleaders. Arley Johnson will again be on the roof on Thursday, doing live cut-ins on the "Two Guys Named Chris" morning show on Rock 92. On Friday, the nine-day rooftop sit-in comes to a close with 98.7 The Zone broadcasting live from Plum Krazy's, with afternoon drive jock Bender being joined by WWE's Shawn Michaels. Greensboro Prowlers choreographer and Carolina Panthers cheerleader Dana Zimmer will also be on the roof Friday, along with USA Staffing Representative and the current Miss Hawaiian Tropic of North Carolina Marcia Buchanan.

"Generals University" is also in session on Thursday afternoon. "Generals University" has been designed by the Generals to teach children in third, fourth, and fifth grade about diversity in sports.

NOTABLES:

¨ After missing 25 games to injury, captain Jay Murphy returned to the lineup on Friday at Roanoke. The following day, alternate captain Kurt Drummond made his return to the Generals lineup after missing 31 of the previous 32 contests.

¨ Sunday's game marked the first 1-0 shootout for a Greensboro team in almost exactly ten years, when current NHL player Dan Bylsma scored the game-winning goal for the Greensboro Monarchs on February 27, 1993 against Wheeling.

¨ After not scoring a single goal at home as a member of the Columbia Inferno last year, Shane Campbell registered his first goal at the Carolina Coliseum as a member of the Generals on Saturday.

¨ Greensboro hasn't lost three games in a row in regulation all season.

¨ After starting the season with a league best road record of 12-3-3, Greensboro has struggled on the road in February, posting only a 1-6-2 mark.

¨ Following the Generals three game homestand over the next seven days, they only have four home contests for the remainder of the season, all of which will be played in the final week.

THE FRONT LINE: The Generals coaches show The Front Line airs live tonight on WPET 950-AM from 6:00 – 7:00. The show will be held at Plum Krazy's for this week only. Join Generals head coach Rick Adduono and broadcaster Arley Johnson and forward Matt Turek 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: Bryan Richardson — Richardson scored two goals and added three assists for five points in his first four games in a Generals uniform. His week was highlighted by netting the game-winning goal and adding two assists in his debut in Greensboro's 5-2 victory over Augusta.

GOALIE: Sebastien Centomo — Centomo was only 0-1-1 for the week, but that doesn't tell the story. Centomo finished the week with a 1.44 goals against average and a .963 save percentage.



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