Ice Pilots Weekly
March 31, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
PENSACOLA, FL - The Ice Pilots will finish the 2007-08 regular season schedule against two of their biggest rivals. The team will travel to Southwest Florida and Mississippi before returning home to close out the season on Saturday against the Sea Wolves. Bryan Esner leads the Ice Pilots with 52 points (24g-28a). Mike Brodeur is 10-8-5 with a 2.87 GAA and a 0.918 save percentage.
This week's Games
Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Florida (Germain Arena)
The Ice Pilots conclude their season series with the Florida Everblades on April Fools' Day in Southwest Florida. Pensacola has won four times against the Everblades and is 2-1-0 in the last three games against their in-state rivals. Derek Damon leads the Everblades with 71 points (24g-47a) in just 48 games. David Shantz is 10-5-3 with a 2.59 GAA and a 0.916 save percentage.
Friday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m. at Mississippi (Mississippi Coast Coliseum)
The Ice Pilots visit Biloxi for the final time this season to take on the Sea Wolves. The Pilots are 5-3-2 against the Sea Wolves and in the last three games against Mississippi; Pensacola is 2-0-1. The Sea Wolves are led by Jason Tejchma with 59 points (21g-38a). Ryan Munce has returned from the AHL and is 18-16-0 with a 2.78 GAA and a 0.919 save percentage.
Saturday, April 5 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Mississippi (Pensacola Civic Center)
The final game of the 2007-08 regular season will take place at the Hangar on Saturday night against the Sea Wolves. The previous meeting between the two clubs at the Hangar saw the Pilots come away with a 2-1 victory.
Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night as there will be giveaways throughout the evening.
Season Tickets
Season Tickets are on sale for the 2008-09 season. There are two levels of pricing, the lower level and the upper level. Tickets for next season start at just $432 if you put a $75 deposit down by May 30th. Mini Plans are also available as well. Season tickets include a gift, the "never wasted a ticket" program, savings off of Ice Pilots merchandise and much more. To purchase your season tickets, call the Ice Pilots at 432-PUCK.
Upcoming Home Games
Saturday, April 5 vs. Mississippi at 7:05 p.m. (Fan Appreciation Night)
Ice Pilots Itinerary
Monday - Practice at 10 a.m.
Tuesday - Pre-Game Skate at 11:15 a.m.
GAME at Florida, 6:30 p.m. at Germain Arena
Wednesday - Return from Southwest Florida
Thursday - Practice at 10 a.m.
Friday - Pre-Game Skate at 10 a.m.
GAME at Mississippi, 7:05 p.m. at Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Saturday - Pre-Game Skate at 10 a.m.
GAME vs. Mississippi, 7:05 p.m. at Pensacola Civic Center
Sunday - End of 2007-08 Regular Season
(All Practices at home are open to the public and all Times are CT).
Good Numbers
The Ice Pilots are 13-2-1 when allowing two goals or less.
Mike Brodeur is 3-0-1 in his last four starts with a 1.47 GAA and a 0.958 save percentage.
The Ice Pilots have not given up a goal in the first two periods in three consecutive games.
Six of Adam Hobson's ten goals have come on the power play.
The Ice Pilots have the fewest penalty minutes in the ECHL at 1,087
Mathieu Roy is the only player to skate in all 69 games for the Ice Pilots this season.
Ice Pilots in the Community
Saturday, April 5 - Children's Festival at University of West Florida, noon-2 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 - Manheim's Annual Charity Ride for Big Brothers/Sisters
Saturday, April 12 - Hurricane Expo at Civic Center, 10-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 12 - Civitan Club Picnic at Seville Square, noon-2 p.m.
Last week's Games
Monday vs. Augusta (3-2 WIN)
Patrick Bordeleau scored two goals, Adam Hobson scored the game winner and Mike Brodeur made 41 saves as the Ice Pilots downed the Augusta Lynx 3-2 on Monday night at the Pensacola Civic Center. All five goals were scored in an 11 minute and 10 second span in the opening of the third period. Goaltenders stole the show in the first period as Mike Brodeur made 14 saves for the Ice Pilots and J.P. Levasseur stopped all 11 Ice Pilots shots as it was scoreless after the opening 20 minutes. Again in the second period, both goaltenders were on top of their game as Augusta pounded out 16 shots and the Ice Pilots put 9 pucks on net but Brodeur and Levasseur would not let any by. The red lights started to come on in the third as for the second straight game, the Ice Pilots lit the lamp first. Patrick Bordeleau knocked in a loose puck at 3:21 of the third to give Pensacola a 1-0 lead. Bryan Esner and Luke Erickson added assists on the goal. Augusta would answer quickly as they scored twice in a span of a minute and 23 seconds. Ryan Dingle registered his 10th goal of the year. Then it was Louis Goulet firing one past Brodeur for his 18th and all of a sudden, the Lynx led 2-1. Pensacola responded as Bordeleau beat Levasseur for his second of the night and eighth of the season to even the score at two. It was a power play goal from Adam Meyer and Peter Rouleau as Rouleau registered his first professional point. The game winner would go to Adam Hobson as he fired a one timer from the left wing circle at 11:10 of the third and with some sensational saves by Brodeur down the stretch; the Ice Pilots won their second in a row by a score of 3-2.
Tuesday vs. Augusta (1-0 OT Loss)
Adrian Veideman scored the only goal of the game with just 16.3 seconds left in overtime on the power play as the Augusta Lynx shut out the Ice Pilots 1-0 on Tuesday night at the Pensacola Civic Center. Eerily similar to last night, the two teams played another 40 minutes of scoreless hockey as it was Brodeur again for the Ice Pilots and Bobby Goepfert got the start for visiting Augusta. Instead though, this game would continue scoreless throughout the third period and head into overtime. The Ice Pilots had a late successful third period penalty kill, not allowing a shot to Augusta. In overtime, Augusta was given their fifth power play of the game and they were able to convert. Veideman fired a shot from the high slot past Brodeur and the Lynx took the 1-0 win. The Ice Pilots earn a point on the over time loss. Brodeur made 33 saves for Pensacola while Goepfert stopped all 28 Ice Pilots shots for the shut out. The two teams split the season series, each finishing with 3-2-1 records.
Sunday vs. Mississippi (2-1 WIN)
Mike Brodeur made 29 saves on his 25th birthday as the Ice Pilots defeated the Mississippi Sea Wolves 2-1 on Sunday in front of 3,274 at the Pensacola Civic Center. The teams played a scoreless 20 minutes to open up the contest but then it was the Ice Pilots power play getting the scoring going. Pensacola took advantage of a 5 on 3 power play as Adam Hobson tucked in a loose puck for his 10th goal of the season for a 1-0 Pilots lead. It was his sixth power play goal of the season. Brian Pouliot would add to the lead as he netted his first professional goal with a one-timer and the Ice Pilots led 2-0 after 40 minutes of play. Mississippi would attempt a third period comeback as Mark Hurtubise netted his 13th goal of the season to cut the lead to one, 2-1 Ice Pilots. Brodeur stopped 11 of 12 Mississippi shots in the third as the Ice Pilots held on for the 2-1 win.
Flight Deck
The Ice Pilots have introduced the new flight deck, available at the Hangar for home games. The Flight Deck is located between sections 105 and 108 on the event level and is a perfect party area for groups, business associates and birthday parties. It can come complete with a cash bar and catered food. For more information, contact the Ice Pilots at 432-PUCK.
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 Show 15 minutes prior to all games and conclude with Pilots Post-Game presented by Wal-Mart. You can also listen to all of the home games inside the Hangar on 100.1 FM. The final radio show of the season will take place on Monday, April 7 from 6-7 p.m. at New York Nick's in Downtown Pensacola.
Ticket Information
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Saturday, April 5 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Mississippi Sea Wolves at the Civic Center. It is the final game of the 2007-08 regular season and it's Fan Appreciation Night! Group Tickets 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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