Ice Pilots fall to Charlotte 6-2
March 29, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
The Pensacola Ice Pilots had a terrific start to the game but would end up surrendering to a tough Charlotte Checker offensive attack. The Checkers fired five consecutive goals snapping a 1-1 tie and going on to beat the Ice Pilots 6-2 on Thursday night at Bobcat Arena.
The difference in the game was the Checkers breaking open a close 3-1 score with two goals less than two minutes apart in the second period. The victory helped the Checkers keep the fifth and final playoff in the South Division and also remain in pace with the Augusta Lynx.
The Ice Pilots came out solid in the first 10 minutes of the game and actually had the game tied 1-1 after giving up the first goal. John Hecimovic scored from David Wrigley and Rob Rankin.
However, the Charlotte Checkers would score two goals 43 seconds apart to make it 3-1.
In the second period, the Checkers scored two goals in the first five minutes of the to extend their advantage to 5-1 and then added another late to make it 6-1.
The Ice Pilots rounded out the scoring in the third period when Erik Johnson scored on a great rush up the ice.
Notes: It was the first professional start in goal for Jorge Alves, who is a native of Boston MA and noted for being a back-up for many teams in the Southeast in the ECHL.
The Ice Pilots returned Dan Sullivan to the line-up after serving a two game suspension. Torry Gadja did not play as he was injured on Tuesday night. Nate Metcalf dressed for the game.
Upcoming games: The Pensacola Ice Pilots will play their final road game of the season on Saturday when they take on the Gwinnett Gladiators at The Arena at Gwinnett Center at 6:35 pm central, 7:35 pm eastern.
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