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October 27, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Baton Rouge Kingfish News Release


Helping hand: Ryan Trsek has picked up an assist in each of the Kingfish's last three games since returning from a bruised leg. Trsek tallied an assist against the Sea Wolves on Friday night, then set up Clark Jones two times on Saturday against the Louisiana IceGators and found Jones again on Sunday for his fourth assist in three games this weekend.

Offensive defensemen: Trevor Demmans is currently fourth among defensemen in scoring. Demmans added two assists this weekend pushing his point total to nine. Sean Peach is also in the top ten with six points on six assists.

Help From the Young Guys: Rookie forward Wes Scanzano is tied for third among rookies in scoring this season. He tallied a goal and an assist on Friday against Mississippi and added a helper on Sunday at Mississippi.

First on the Board: The Kingfish scored first for the first time this season in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Louisiana IceGators. Baton Rouge had given up the first goal of each of its first six contests this season.

Special Teams: The Kingfish continue to make their opponents pay for their mistakes. Baton Rouge went 2-5 on the power play on Friday against Mississippi. A disciplined Louisiana team gave the Kingfish just four power plays on the game but Baton Rouge made the IceGators pay as they went 2-4 on the man advantage. On Sunday in Mississippi, the Kingfish went 1-5 on the power play. The Kingfish are in 3rd place in the ECHL converting 25.4% on the power play.

Milestones: Kingfish forward Bryan Richardson needs just 5 assists for 100 as a Kingfish. He is currently 3rd for most assists as a Kingfish behind Cam Brown (158), and Jon Sturgis (101). 20 goals this season will give Richardson 100 goals as a Kingfish. Including Friday night's two goals and Saturday's tally, Richardson is just 14 goals shy of the 100-goal plateau. Richardson is second only to Cam Brown (103) for goals scored as a Kingfish. Brown owns the franchise record with 139 goals.

Leading the Team: Trevor Demmans and Clark Jones each have nine points on the season, tops for the Kingfish. Jones has 5 goals and 4 assists while Demmans has 2 goals and 7 assists on the year.

Last Week's Games:

October 25, 2002 – Mississippi 5, @ Baton Rouge 4

The Kingfish fell behind early 1-0 but scored three goals in seven minutes at the midway mark of the opening stanza to take a 3-1 lead after one period. Mississippi rattled of the next four goal to take a 5-3 lead late into the third period. Bryan Richardson added his second of the night with just 25 second left in the third. Time ran out on the Kingfish as they could not get another past Gardner.

October 26, 2002 - @ Baton Rouge 3, Louisiana 1

Clark Jones scored two goals within the first five minutes of the first period to give the Kingfish an early 2-0 lead. Ryan Trsek added an assist on each of the goals. Louisiana cut the lead to one in the second period, but could get no closer as Bryan Richardson added a power play goal at the 6:30 mark of the third period to ice the contest. Jeff Blair made 37 saves in his first win of the season.

October 27, 2002 - @ Mississippi 4, Baton Rouge 1

Clark Jones scored the first goal of the game for the second night in a row, this time it wasn't enough as Mississippi added two in each of the following two period to pick up the 4-1 win. Mississippi went 3-6 on the man advantage, while the Kingfish went 1-5 on the power play.

This Week's Games:

Friday, November 1, 2002 - @ Pensacola, 7:05 p.m. (104.5, WZRB)

The Kingfish and IcePilots are tied with six points apiece and in a tie for fourth place in the Southwest division. Pensacola won the first meeting at the Pensacola Civic Center on October 13, by a 5-4 score. The Kingfish went 1-11 on the power play as the Ice Pilots converted on 3 of their 7 extra man opportunities.

Saturday, November 2, 2002 - @ Jackson, 7:05 p.m. (www.sportsjuice.com)

Kingfish have the Bandits number with two wins in two tries against Jackson. Baton Rouge spotted the Bandits a 3-goal lead on opening night before coming away with the 7-6 win. The Kingfish used an empty net goal to give them the 4-2 victory in Jackson on October 19, 2002.

Sunday, November 3, 2002 – vs. Jackson, 4:05 p.m. (104.5, WZRB)

The second game of back-to-back contests against the Bandits. Fourth meeting of twelve against Jackson this season. Kingfish will see the Bandits just once in the month of December.

Kingfish Practice Schedule for the Week of 10/28:

(Practice times subject to change and it is advisable to call ahead to verify times.)

Monday: day off

Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 12 noon @ Riverside Centroplex

Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 12 noon @ Riverside Centroplex

Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 noon @ Riverside Centroplex

Friday: Game - @ Pensacola, 7:05 p.m. (bus leaves approx. 11:30 a.m.)

Saturday: Game - @ Jackson, 7:05 p.m. (bus leaves approx. 1:30 p.m.)

Sunday: Game – vs. Jackson, 7:05 p.m. (pregame skate approx. 10 a.m.)

Back to School: The Kingfish are going back to school this week, as they will be speaking about the dangers of drugs. The Kingfish will make a visit to Northside Elementary on Tuesday. Wednesday, the Kingfish will visit Eastside Elementary and Seventh Ward Elementary. They finish their schooling this week with a visit to Levi Milton Elementary School on Thursday.

Slapshot Sunday: The Kingfish battle the Jackson Bandits for their first Sunday afternoon contest at the Riverside Centroplex this season. The Kingfish will be in their blue alternate jerseys for the battle with the Bandits and you can skate with the ‘Fish following the game. It's also the first Slapshot Sunday of the season as the Kids can partake in pre and post game activities at the game.



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