Hot goaltender and defense stop Ice Pilots 3-0
March 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
PENSACOLA, FL -- The Pensacola Ice Pilots ran into a hot goaltender and strong defense and dropped a 3-0 decision to the Charlotte Checkers tonight (Tuesday) at The Hangar.
The Ice Pilots defense held strong through most of the first period, until the Checkers scored two goals right at the end. Evan Lindsay stopped 13 of 15 shots, and the score was 2-0 Charlotte.
The second period saw both teams evenly matched on defense, and neither team was able to score a goal. Dan Sullivan had a breakaway in the second period but was denied by goaltender Alex Westlund. The Ice Pilots failed to score on two power play opportunities.
The Ice Pilots had two power play opportunities to start the third period and couldn't generate many scoring chances on Westlund. The best chance came when Torry Gadja one timer from the slot area was gloved by the young goaltender.
The Checkers were held scoreless until 19:20, when Jan Vodrazka slung one into the empty net after the Ice Pilots had attempted a late rally. The goal rounded out the scoring.
Dan Sullivan, had four shots on goal while John Hecimovic, Sergei Ogorodnikov, Torry Gadja and Derrick Byfuglien each had three. Damen Rycroft had seven shots for the Checkers. Both teams were a combined 0 for 9 on the power play, including six by the Ice Pilots alone.
Checkers goaltender Alex Westlund recorded the shutout, while Lindsay took the loss. The Ice Pilots are now 19-41-1-3 for 42 points, while the Checkers improved their record to 35-24-1-2 for 73 points.
The next home game is Saturday, March 24th, when the Ice Pilots face off against the Augusta Lynx at 7:05 p.m. It's Rock the Hawk night - fans can come to the plaza in front of the Civic Center from 2:30 - 4:30 pm and receive a mohawk from Dan Sullivan and friends, courtesy of Chastain's Salon in Pensacola. The mohawk is free, but any fan who makes a donation will receive a free ticket to Saturday's game.
It's also military night and active military personnel with a valid ID can get tickets for as low as $5 in advance by booking through the Ice Pilots.
Tickets for Ice Pilots games are available at the Pensacola Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations for further information including group rates please call 432-PUCK.
Fans can tune into the game live on Classic Country AM1620 beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 pm. Denis J. Puska will bring you the exciting play-by-play at 7 p.m. The game is also streamed online at www.icepilots.com by clicking on the Sportsjuice logo. Video coverage is provided by the B2 Networks, and a high-speed Internet connection is required in order to view the game. For further information on the Pensacola Ice Pilots please call Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Denis J. Puska at 850-432-7825.
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