Manatees Lose in Shootout Thriller, 5-4
Published on January 4, 2004 under SPHL (SPHL)
Miami Manatees News Release
Miami â Playing the second of three consecutive games, the Miami Manatees dropped an overtime shoot-out to the Jacksonville Barracudas 5-4.
Entering the third period with the score tied at three apiece, the Manatees struck quickly with :24 seconds on the clock when Kevin Swider broke free on a 3-0 situation with Tom Perry and Trevor Socholotuk. Swider didn't have a shot on Randy Hevey, so Swider played the puck back to Perry who scored on a wide-open net.
But Jacksonville tied up the game with 5:00 minutes left when Klage Kaebel scored his third point of the night, getting the puck past Manatees goaltender Sean Weaver on the power-play.
In the shoot-out session, the first three shooters from each team were held scoreless. Weaver and Hevey both made stellar saves for he first twelve shooters. Jacksonville's seventh shooter, Lyle Steenbergen scored the game-winning goal, deking out Weaver and back-handed the puck top-shelf for the win. The shoot-out session was the second consecutive night in a row that Jacksonville won in the shoot-out.
In a back and forth game, both teams ended each period tied up. Trevor Socholotuk and Manatee newcomer Ron Baker each scored in the first period, while Perricone added a power-play goal in the second period. Socholotuk ended up with a three point night, while Baker has four points in two games with the Manatees.
The Manatees have a rematch Sunday night with the Barracudas. Face-off time at the Miami Arena is at 7:05pm.
The Miami Manatees face off against the Alabama Slammers, Jacksonville Barracudas, Lakeland Loggerheads, Macon Trax, and Orlando Seals in the WHA2's inaugural season. All games are broadcast on www.irn.fm.
Season Tickets for the Miami Manatees are now on sale. For further information, please contact the Manatees at (305) 536-PUCK (7825) or visit www.miamimanatees.com.
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