Ice Bears Clinch Second Place, Home Ice Advantage
Published on March 22, 2004 under South East Hockey League (SEHL)
Knoxville Ice Bears News Release
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - After the Cape Fear loss to Huntsville on Wednesday night, the Ice Bears were sitting comfortable and firmly in second place in the South East Hockey League standings. It was a good thing the Ice Bears had done well enough in the latter part of the season to clinch second place since they played three players short the entire weekend. Forward Tom McMonagle was still out with a separated shoulder and newcomer Mike Zeibaq didn't play. Kevin Swider, who has also signed with the Ice Bears, wasn't in town to play this weekend either.
CURRENT RECORDS AND STATS
Last week: 1-1
Record: 26-30 (2nd place SEHL)
201 GF, 195 GA
20.94% PP (2nd SEHL); 76.72% PK (4th SEHL)
LAST WEEK'S TRANSACTIONS
3.15: KEVIN SWIDER (F) signed contract
3.15: MIKE ZEIBAQ (D) signed contract
3.15: RYAN HUGHES (D) placed on waivers
3.15: JEFF HANSEN (F) recalled to ECHL
UPCOMING HOME GAMES AND PROMOTIONS
Friday, March 26 - Cape Fear at Knoxville, 7:30 PM EST
This is the first game of the first round three-game series to determine the team that will take on first place Huntsville in the championship title match to begin on April 1. Knoxville clinched regular season second place (and won the series between the two teams 11-5) and therefore has the home ice advantage. The second game will be played in Cape Fear on Sunday, March 28 at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 30 - Cape Fear at Knoxville, 7:30 PM EST **IF NECESSARY**
This would be the third game in the three game series to determine the team that will take on first place Huntsville in the championship title match to begin on April 1. This game might not be necessary if one team wins the first two games.
WEEK IN REVIEW
Thursday, March 18 - Winston-Salem 1 at Knoxville 3
Even though according to Coach Bermingham it wasn't the prettiest win the Ice Bears have ever had, it was still a win. The Ice Bears took on 4th place Winston-Salem on Thursday night and managed to beat them 3-1. Chris Bodnar was the first to score and Ice Bears' leading scorer K.J. Voorhees added the next two goals to bring his goals on the season to 51. Assists were picked up by Craig Desjarlais (2), Todd MacIsaac (2) and Brad Bourhis (1).
Friday, March 19 - Huntsville 8 at Knoxville 6
The Channel Cats proved to be too much for the Ice Bears to handle yet again. However, the Bears hung in there for the majority of the game considering they were playing three short for the second night in a row. K.J. Voorhees tallied two goals while Alex Alepin, Ali MacEachern, Todd MacIsaac and Craig Desjarlais all added one. Assists were credited to Alepin (3), Jason Greenway (3), MacIsaac (2), Desjarlais (2), Brad McDonald (1) and goalie Adam Barbour (1).
ICE BEARS AROUND TOWN
Monday, March 22, 7:00-12:00 PM End of the season party, Cotton Eyed Joe
THREE STARS OF THE WEEK
1. K.J. Voorhees, F - The Ice Bears' leading scorer went over the 50-goal mark this past weekend with one of his goals scored against Winston-Salem. On the weekend he had 4 goals for 4 points.
2. Alex Alepin, D - When he's not out of the lineup due to injuries or suspension, the Ice Bears' enforcer is extremely effective on the ice. On the weekend the defenseman had 1 goal and 3 assists for 4 points.
3. Jason Greenway, F - Although the Ice Bears' newcomer got off to a bit of a slow start, he showed Knoxville fans what they got and former Huntsville teammates what they gave up when he signed with the Bears. On the weekend, Greenway had 3 assists for 3 points.
CHAMPION OF THE WEEK
(Each week the Knoxville Ice Bears will recognize a Champion of the Week. This group or individual will be recognized for their passionate support of the Ice Bears.)
Lauren Carey, a native of Knoxville, TN and an active member of the Ice Bears Booster Club, first got involved in hockey 12 years ago when her father was an off-ice official and would bring her to games. She has since followed in her father's footsteps serving as an off-ice official for the Cherokees, Speed and Ice Bears. Lauren wants hockey to succeed in Knoxville and that has been her primary reason for going above and beyond. The Ice Bears would like to show Lauren their appreciation for her constant dedication and support.
South East Hockey League Stories from March 22, 2004
- Carmichael named Goaltender of the Week - Huntsville Channel Cats
- FireAntz place Leger on team suspension - Fayetteville Marksmen
- Ice Bears Clinch Second Place, Home Ice Advantage - Knoxville Ice Bears
- SEHL Playoffs Begin This Week - SEHL
- FireAntz Kohansky Player of the Week - Fayetteville Marksmen
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