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MISL names players of the week

February 23, 2004 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2) News Release


GOALKEEPER OF THE WEEK

Brett Phillips, St. Louis Steamers

Phillips earns his first weekly award of the season after going 3-0 with a 3.09 goals against average and .847 save percentage (50 saves on 59 shots) last week. The 36-year-old began his week by saving 14 of the 17 shots he faced in the Steamers' 6-3 win over San Diego last Monday. He then saved 16 of 19 shots as the Steamers defeated Kansas City 5-3 on Friday night, and capped off his week by stopping 22 of 25 shots on Saturday in an 8-3 win over Philadelphia. For the season, Phillips is now 10-12 and ranks sixth in the MISL with a 5.24 goals against average. The native of Tampa, FL, is also fourth in both minutes played (1,235) and saves (304), and sits fifth with a .738 save percentage.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Billy Nelson, Baltimore Blast

Nelson recorded two assists and led the team with eight blocked shots in two Blast victories over the weekend. The 24-year-old rejected three shots in Baltimore's 5-4 win against Cleveland at home on Saturday. On Sunday, he finished with a pair of assists and a game-high five blocks as the Blast recorded a 9-7 road win against the Force. Nelson, a 2001-02 All-Rookie selection, has now scored six goals and 11 points in 28 games this season. The native of Bel Air, MD, has also recorded 39 blocks, second on the team. This is the first weekly award of the season for Nelson.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Steve Butcher, St. Louis Steamers

St. Louis' All-Star striker erupted for seven goals in three Steamers wins last week. In a 6-3 win over San Diego last Monday, Butcher scored three goals, including the game-winner. He followed up with two goals (including another game-winner) and an assist as St. Louis beat Kansas City 5-3 on Friday, and registered two more goals in the club's 8-3 win over the Philadelphia KiXX on Saturday. The 25-year-old has moved into a tie for fifth place on the MISL scoring list with 42 points, and is tied for third with 28 goals (a career high). The native of North Tonawanda, NY, was also named the League's Offensive Player of the Week on October 13.

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