Ice Pilots win two out of three

December 6, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release


Ice Pilots go 2-1-0 this past week. The Pensacola Ice Pilots posted a record of 2-1-0 this past week. The Ice Pilots came from behind on Tuesday night defeating the IceGators at Louisiana 2-1. Jade Galbraith and Ryan Vince scored the goals for the Ice Pilots. Frederic Cloutier was the winning goalie stopping 54 out of 55 shots in the game.

The Ice Pilots won at home on Friday night vs. Mississippi 4-1. Ryan Vince, Nick Lindberg, Jade Galbraith and Tyler Beechey scored the goals for the Ice Pilots. Todd Ford was the winning goalie stopping 27 out of 28 shots.

The Ice Pilots lost on Saturday night at home vs. Gwinnett 7-3. Cam Keith scored two goals in the game for the Ice Pilots and Dwayne Hay scored the other. Frederic Cloutier was the losing goalie.

Ice Pilots play home to Texas this Friday at 7:05 p.m. and play at Texas Saturday at 7:05 p.m. The Ice Pilots will play home to Texas this Friday night at 7:05 p.m. The Ice Pilots lost to Texas at Beaumont on November 19 4-2. Tyler Beechey and Chris St. Jacques scored the goals for the Ice Pilots. John Snowden scored two goals for Texas and Andrew Ianiero and Brian Passmore also scored goals. The Ice Pilots had 27 shots on goal, 13 penalty minutes and went 1-7 on the power play. Texas had 37 shots on goal, 21 penalty minutes and went 0-3 on the power play. Frederic Cloutier was the losing goalie and Phil Osaer picked up the win in goal for Texas. The Ice Pilots have an all-time record of 9-4-2 vs. Texas including a record of 6-1-0 at home and 3-3-2 on the road.

Toys for Tots Night at Friday's Home Game. It is Toys for Tots Night. Fans are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to the game to donate to the U.S. Marines Corp Toys for Tots campaign. The first 1,000 fans will receive Toys for Tots 20 ounce stadium cups. Dr. Ritchie's Tooth Fairy will be at the game and Hill Kelly Dodge will be giving away t-shirts during the intermission.

Ice Pilots to play at Florida Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. central time. The Ice Pilots defeated Florida 5-4 in their home opener on October 30th. The Ice Pilots have an all time record of 16-21-1 vs. Florida including a record of 9-8-1 at home and 7-13-0 on the road.

Leading Scorers: Tyler Beechey leads the Ice Pilots in scoring with 16 points and also leads the team with 11 assists. Jordan Krestanovich is the second leading scorer for the Ice Pilots with 14 points and leads the team with 7 goals. Cam Keith is the third leading scorer with 13 points.

Tentative Practice Schedule this week; The Ice Pilots will have Monday off, The Ice Pilots will have an off ice workout at the Civic Center on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The Ice Pilots will work out at Power house Gym on Wednesday. The Ice Pilots are tentatively to have practice Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Civic Center. The Ice Pilots will have a pre skate Friday at 10 a.m. and play home to Texas at 7:05 p.m. and leave after the game to play at Texas on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. The Ice Pilots will leave for Florida on Sunday night at 10 or 11:00 p.m. The Ice Pilots will play at Florida on Tuesday, December 14th.

Dodge Player of the Week: Forward Jade Galbraith has been nominated for the ECHL player of the week as he scored two goals and picked up three assists this past week. Todd Ford has been nominated for the ECHL Goalie of the Week. Ford was the winning goalie for the Ice Pilots on Friday night stopping 27 of 28 shots vs. Mississippi. Galbraith 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. Tyler Beechey is the top scorer on the Ice Pilots with 16 points and Jordan Krestanovich is second with 14 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. Louisiana were 1 Frederic Cloutier 2 Ryan Vince 3 Jade Galbraith. Friday's Three Stars in the 4-1 win vs. Mississippi 1 Jade Galbraith 2 Todd Ford 3 Ryan Vince. Saturday's Geico Three Stars 1. Gwinnett's Peter Flache 2 Gwinnett's Cam Brown 3 Cam Keith.

Montgomery Paint 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 your 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.

Holiday Ticket Package: The Ice Pilots holiday ticket package is offered from now until December 30, 2004. Fans can receive 4 $15 tickets, one Ice Pilots hat, one Ice Pilots t-shirt and one game day program for $50.

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 seven 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, left wing Cam Keith and defenseman Tyson Marsh. Dominic D'Amour and Kris Newbury have been recalled to St. John's of the AHL.

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 of 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 will begin at 6:50 p.m. for Friday and Saturday's games. Both games will be available on a pay per view webcast at www.icepilots.com.

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 Ice Pilots games this Friday and Saturday will be available for pay per view webcast at www.icepilots.com

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. Both goalies Frederic Cloutier and Todd Ford will be the player guests tonight.



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