Ice Pilots Weekly
November 12, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
PENSACOLA, FL - The Ice Pilots head out on the road for the next two weeks as they will play consecutive games away from Pensacola for the first time this season. The Pilots will visit the rival Mississippi Sea Wolves for two games this Friday and Saturday then travel to Southwest Florida to battle the Everblades the following week. The Ice Pilots were defeated in both games last week against Columbia and Texas. Rookie forward Mathieu Roy continues to lead the team in scoring with 7 points (4G-3A). Pensacola acquired goaltender John Daigneau from Idaho last week and hopes to have Mike Brodeur back in net for the games at Mississippi this weekend.
This week's Games
Friday, Nov. 16 and Saturday, Nov. 17 at Mississippi (Both games at 7:05 p.m.)
The Ice Pilots invade Biloxi to take on the Sea Wolves this weekend. This will be the second visit to the Coast Coliseum for the Pilots this season. The last meeting saw the Ice Pilots earn a point in a 4-3 shootout loss on October 28. The two teams will meet a total of 12 times this year. Since that meeting, the Sea Wolves has lost seven consecutive games. Forward Lance Monych leads the Sea Wolves with 8 points (6G-2A). Goaltender Morgan Cey has played in 10 of Mississippi's 11 games.
Last week's Games
Tuesday vs. Columbia (6-0 Loss)
Peter Tsimikalis scored twice and rookie Jeff Jakaitis recorded 23 saves for his first professional win as the Columbia Inferno defeated the Ice Pilots 6-0 at the Pensacola Civic Center. Jeff Miles opened the scoring late in the first period followed by Tsimikalis' two goals. Mac Faulkner, Daniel Sparre and Owen Fussey added goals for Columbia.
Friday vs. Texas (4-3 Loss)
New Ice Pilots Mike Sgroi scored a goal in his first game and goaltender John Daigneau made 41 saves but it wasn't enough as Texas scored three second period goals and held on for a 4-3 at the Pensacola Civic Center. The Ice Pilots came out strong in the first period and took a 2-1 advantage on goals by Dan Sullivan on the power play and A.J. MacLean. McNabb scored for Texas in the first period. The second period saw Texas take control as they out shot the Pilots 18-5 and Marco Rosa, Mark Fulton and Danick Bouchard scored to put Texas ahead 4-2. Sgroi tallied a goal at 11:59 of the third to cut the lead to one, but Texas held on for the win behind 26 saves from Peter Aubry.
Ice Pilots Itinerary
Monday - Practice at 9 a.m.
Tuesday - Practice at 1 p.m. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Wednesday - Off-Ice Workout
Thursday - Practice at 1 p.m. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Friday - Pre-Game Skate at 11:15 a.m.
GAME at Mississippi, 7:05 p.m. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Saturday - Pre-Game Skate at 11:15 a.m.
GAME at Mississippi, 7:05 p.m. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sunday - Day Off
(Practices are at the Pensacola Civic Center and are open to the public).
Roster Additions
The Ice Pilots acquired Goaltender John Daigneau from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations on November 7.
Forward Mike Sgroi was signed to a contract on November 9.
Ice Pilots in the Community
Friday, Nov. 16 - Jump Rope for Heart - The Ice Pilots will be at McArthur Elementary School in Pensacola from 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Broadcast Information
You can catch all the Ice Pilots action home and away on Newsradio 1620am, the flagship station for the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Ice Pilots' Broadcasts begin with the Hill-Kelly Dodge Jeep Pilots Pre-game 15 minutes prior to all games and concludes with Ice Pilots Post-Game. Also, join Head Coach John Marks and the Voice of the Ice Pilots, Anthony Langella, Jr. every Monday for the Coach's Show from 6-7 p.m. at New York Nick's in Downtown Pensacola. The Coach's Show also airs on Newsradio 1620. Fans can get involved by asking questions live or via phone at 437-1620.
Ticket Information
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Tuesday, November 27 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Augusta at the Civic Center. 2007-2008 Season Tickets, Mini Plans, and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850) 432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com.
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