Ice Pilots Win 3 of 4 Games - Off To 5-1 Record

November 8, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release


The Pensacola Ice Pilots won three out of four games this past week to improve their record to 5-1. The Ice Pilots defeated the Mississippi Sea Wolves in Biloxi this past week 5-0. Todd Ford, who made his pro debut in goal, picked up the shutout win for the Ice Pilots stopping 30 shots. Five different players scored for the Ice Pilots. Dwayne Hay, Tyler Beechey, Chris St. Jacques, Kris Newbury and Cam Keith.

The Ice Pilots lost to Louisiana on Friday night at home 6-4. The Ice Pilots were down 3-1 only to tie the game at 3 but Louisiana went on to win 6-4. Corey Neilson, Bill Kinkel, Cam Keith and Jordan Krestanovich scored the goals for the Ice Pilots. Frederic Clouter was the losing goalie stopping 35 out of 40 shots.

The Ice Pilots won in overtime at Louisiana 3-2. Chris St. Jacques deflected in a shot by Corey Neilson :54 seconds into the overtime on a power play for the game winning goal. Dwayne Hay and Jordan Krestanovich also scored goals for the Ice Pilots. Frederic Cloutier was the winning goalie stopping 28 out of 30 shots.

The Ice Pilots finished the week with a dramatic 4-3 win vs. Augusta on Sunday. Jordan Krestanovich scored the game winning goal with 13 seconds left to go in regulation time. Chris St. Jacques, Kris Newbury and Aaron Phillips also scored for the Ice Pilots. Todd Ford was the wining goalie stopping 22 out of 25 shots.

5-1 record ties best start in franchise history: The Ice Pilots 5-1 record matches last season's 5-1 start which is the best in franchise history after six games. The Ice Pilots lost the first game last season and won five straight only to lose their seventh game. No Ice Pilots team has started the season off at 6-1 after seven games.

Ice Pilots play home on Friday vs. Gwinnett at 7:05 p.m. The Ice Pilots will play the Gwinnett Gladiators this Friday night at 7:05 p.m. It will be Gwinnett's first trip to "The Hangar" during the regular season. The Ice Pilots split a pair of games vs. Gwinnett at home during the pre-season this year. The Ice Pilots have an all-time record of 1-1 vs. Gwinnett as both games were played at Gwinnett last season.

Nextel Can For a Cause Holiday Food Drive is this Friday: Friday night's home game vs. Gwinnett is Nextel Can For a Cause Holiday Food Drive. Fans who bring two non-perishable canned goods to the Ice Pilots home game on Friday will receive three dollars off a ticket. The discount is only good on game day at the Civic Center box office. The first 1,000 fans who donate canned goods will also receive an Ice Pilots/Nextel Megaphone.

Tentative Practice Schedule for the week:
Monday 11 a.m.
Tuesday Day off
Wednesday practice 10 a.m.
Thursday practice 10 a.m.
Friday pre skate 10 a.m. game vs. Gwinnett at 7:05 p.m.
Saturday day off ice off workout
Sunday tentative practice 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Leading Scorers: Ice Pilots Jordan Krestanovich leads the team in scoring with 10 points and with 5 goals including 2 game winners. Krestanovich is currently third in the league in scoring with is 10 points and third in the league with his 5 goals. Tyler Beechey leads the team in assists with 7 and is second in scoring with 9 points. Beechey's 7 assists ties him among the league leaders for first. Corey Neilson is third on the team in scoring with 7 points and is tied for first in the league in scoring among defenseman. Bill Kinkel is third in the league with 47 penalty minutes. Todd Ford is currently eight in the league with a 1.50 goals against average. The Ice Pilots start the week with the second best power play at 28.5 percent.

Dodge Player of the Week: Forward Jordan Krestanovich has been nominated for the ECHL player of the week. Krestanovich scored three goals including the game winner vs. Augusta on Sunday. Todd Ford has bee n nominated for the ECHL goalie of the week. Ford made 30 saves in his pro debut at Mississippi last Tuesday with a 5-0 shutout win and was the winning goalie vs. Augusta on Sunday stopping 22 out of 25 shots. Ford has been named the Dodge/Ice Pilots Player of the Week.

Barnes Ace Hardware and Feed will be sponsoring the Ice Pilots leading scorer award this season. During the season, we will be updating you with the Barnes Ace Hardware and Feed Ice Pilots top scorer. At the end of the season, Barnes Ace Hardware and Feed will present a trophy to the Ice Pilots top scorer. Fans will have an update on the Barnes Ace Hardware and Feed top scorer in the weekly release and at www.icepilots.com. Jordan Krestanovich is the Ice Pilots top scorer after six games with 10 points. Tyler Beechey is second with 9 points and Corey Neilson is third with 7 points.

GEICO Three Stars of the Game: GEICO will be sponsoring the Ice Pilots Three Stars of the Game once again on the Ice Pilots Hockey Network this season and at every home game. Three lucky fans at home games will receive a t-shirt from the GEICO Three Stars of the Game this season. Mr. Hank Dousharm of GEICO will present the Ice Pilot player with a trophy at the end of the season with the GEICO Star of the Game award as the points will be updated throughout the season after every game on the Ice Pilots website at www.icepilots.com and every week with the Ice Pilots Weekly Release. Call Hank Dousharm at 1919 Creighton Road for good news about your car insurance at 494-0052. The Geico Three Stars of the game in Tuesday's win vs. Mississippi were 1. Todd Ford 2. Tyler Beechey 3. Dwayne Hay. The Three Stars in Friday's 6-4 home loss to Louisiana were 1. Louisiana's Mike Omicioli 2. Ryan Vince 3. Louisiana's Maxime Fortunus. The Three Stars in Saturday's overtime win vs. Louisiana were 1. Corey Neilson 2. Frederic Cloutier 3. Chris St. Jacques. The three stars in Sunday home win vs. Augusta were 1. Jordan Krestanovich 2. Kris Newbury 3. Aaron Phillips.

Montgomery Pai nt Internet Sports Question. Once again this season Montgomery Paint will be sponsoring the Ice Pilots internet Sports Question during the broadcasts of Ice Pilots games on the Ice Pilots Hockey Network and at www.icepilots.com.

Season Ticket Packages are available with year round payments: Full season ticket packages and 16 game packages are available with year round payments. The following is a list of the full season ticket plan with year round payments: $22 seats for floor and glass is $49.99 per month, $15 seats for sides is $35.99 per month, $13 seats for goal and lower upper level is $32.99 per month, $10 seats for upper level is $24.99 per month.

Season tickets cost $649.44 for floor and glass seats, $459.00 for sides, $411.84 for behind the goal and lower upper level seats and $324.00 for upper level seats.

Being an Ice Pilots Season Ticket holder has special advantages: Fans who purchase full season tickets have an opportunity to purchase Civic Center concert tickets before they go on sale to the public (additional $5 per ticket charge), discount on Ice Pilots merchandise, access to special page with Ice Pilots news before it hits the press, no lines, same seats for every game, first right to playoff tickets, exchange program for missed games (restrictions apply, call the Ice Pilots at 432-7825 for details and exclusive events with the team including the "Annual Team Picnic" and membership to the "Power Play Club" enjoy a VIP atmosphere during the intermissions and post-game opportunities to meet the players.

16 Game Power Play Season Ticket Package: A discounted and flexible ticket package that you create by selecting your seats and the games you can attend. You will receive opening and the final game of the regular season plus 14 games of your choice. You also have the option to purchase your same seats for additional games, invitation to the "Annual Team Picnic," option to purchase a "Power Play Club" membership at $50 each, first option to buy you r seats for the Kelly Cup Playoffs and next season, season ticket exchange policy and a monthly pricing plan available.

8 Game Face Off Package: You will receive opening night plus seven games of your choice plus option to purchase your same seats for additional games and first option to buy your seats for the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Flex Pack Package: A pack of 10 vouchers redeemable in any quantity for any regular season home game. The Flex Pack is ideal for gifts, employee incentives or customer appreciation.

Hurricane Relief Package: The Ice Pilots would like to show their appreciation to everyone that was affected by Hurricane Ivan. The Ice Pilots would like to offer a special package for the month of November for everyone including emergency workers and providers who have helped Pensacola back on its feet. Fans can purchase five games of $15 lower level tickets for $50 for the games on Friday, November 5 vs. Louisiana 7:05 p.m., Sunday, November 7 vs. Augusta at 5:05 p.m., Friday, November 12 vs. Gwinnett at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, November 27 vs. Greenville at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, November 28 vs. Las Vegas at 5:05 p.m.

Group Tickets: Group tickets are available at the Ice Pilots office. A group of 15-24 will receive $2 off per ticket and scoreboard, public announcement recognition. A group of 25-99 will receive $2 off per ticket, scoreboard, public announcement recognition, the group leader receive two free tickets with a minimum of 25 tickets purchased and group members are eligible to become an MVP. Each group member fills out the MVP card and drops the card in the MVP box at customer service before the game and has the opportunity to win a valuable prize! Groups of 100 or more will receive scoreboard, public announcement recognition, two free tickets, MVP cards plus $3 off per ticket and an opportunity to perform the national anthem or participate in the ceremonial puck drop (Subject to availability and approval).

Birthday Parties: Celebrate your birthday with the Ice Pilots. The Ice Pilots birthday party package includes 10 $13 lower goal game tickets, Albertsons University Parkway Cookie Cake delivered by Iceman, a birthday card signed by the Ice Pilots, scoreboard recognition and the birthday child included in intermission activities. The package price is $150 for a party of 10. $15 is added for each additional guest. For more information call 432-PUCK.

Join the Ice Pilots Kid's Club: Being an Ice Pilots Kid's Club Member (Ages 2-14) you receive one coupon from the new Liberty Lanes for one free game of bowling with shoes, one fee ticket for the January 30th game with private post-game autograph session with the Ice Pilots immediately following the game, welcome letter from Ice Man and a Kids Club Membership Card.

Assigned Players from Toronto Maple Leafs: The Ice Pilots currently have six players on the roster assigned from Toronto. They are goalie Todd Ford, defenseman Dave Turon, defenseman Dominic D'Amour, center Chris St. Jacques, center Kris Newbury and left wing Cam Keith.

Kerr's Kids: For the second season in a row the Ice Pilots are introducing "Kerr's Kids." Thanks to Ice Pilots owner Tim Kerr and SMG (Pensacola Civic Center), the Ice Pilots would like to invite organizations devoted to helping children who are terminally ill or have special limitations to be our guest during the 2004-05 regular season for a great night of hockey. Each organization is encouraged to pick 3-4 dates throughout the regular season. The Ice Pilots will provide free admission for 12 people (We would like to have at least 6 or more children, escorts are required for the children and are counted as part of the 12). SMG will provide a hot dog and soda for each guest. If accessible seating is needed the Ice Pilots must be notified at least 2 days in advance and seating will be arranged. All members must stay in assigned seats. Please provide a list of attendee's 24 hours prior to game day. If you are interested in attending one o! f the Ice Pilots home game through "Kerr's Kids" please contact the Ice Pilots office at 432-7825 and ask for Melinda Palmer.

Listen to games on the Ice Pilots Hockey Network with the new Ice Pilots Flagship radio home AM 1620: Fans can listen to Ice Pilots games on the Ice Pilots Hockey Network. The network includes new flagship radio station AM 1620, Cox Communications and at icepilots.com sponsored by Sports Avenue. The game will also be taped delayed by Leafs TV. The pre-game show for Friday's home game vs. Gwinnett begins at 6:50 p.m.

Ice Pilots Offer Pay-Per-View Webcasts with B2 Networks this season. The Ice Pilots home games and several road games will be available for viewing on the Ice Pilots website at www.icepilots.com. The Ice Pilots have partnered with B2 Networks based in Las Vegas, Nevada on the pay-per-view broadcast.

Fans will be able to click on the "Watch the Game Live" icon at the Ice Pilots website to view and listen to the game. The broadcast is available to fans with a high speed DSL or Cable modem internet connection and the charge is $6 per game. At this time a total of 58 of the Ice Pilots 72 regular season games will be available for viewing at www.icepilots.com. The next web cast is offer on Friday, November 19th when the Ice Pilots play at Texas at 7:05 p.m.

Ice Pilots Radio Show at the Gutter Lounge again this season: The Ice Pilots Radio show will once again be broadcasted from the Gutter Lounge at Phoenix Crossing inside the new Liberty Lanes this year located at 3200 North Palafox Street. The show is broadcasted on the Ice Pilots hockey network from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fans can hear the radio show on the Ice Pilots new flagship radio station AM 1620 and on the internet at www.icepilots.com sponsored by Sports Avenue. Fans can meet the players, head coach Dave Farrish and members of the Ice Pilots office staff all season long. Chris St. Jacques and Ryan Vince will be the player guests tonight on the Ice Pilots Radio Show along with Ice Pilots President and Owner Tim Kerr.



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