Newcomer Irwin Shines in Everblades Debut
January 11, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Newcomer Brayden Irwin scored a goal and added two assists in his Everblades debut to help pace lead the Florida Everblades to a 7-2 victory over the Chicago Express Wednesday night. Florida outshot the Express 42-15 in the contest.
The first period began with some great excitement when the Express's Chad Painchuad opened up the scoring with a second chance effort on the rebound after Aaron Marvin's shot was stopped by Blades goalie Pat Nagle. Nearly a minute later, the Everblades responded with a goal of their own when Kory Falite put back a rebound past Chicago goaltender Paul Dainton off David Rutherford's shot to tie the game at three.
The action would slow down as the first period turned into a defensive showdown until three minutes remaining when Kyle Lawson scored his first goal of the season off of a rebounded shot deflected off of Paul Dainton.
The Everblades' offense continued to roll in the second period and scored within the first four minutes of the period. Scott Pitt took a pass from Scott Fletcher at center ice and took it the rest of the way to beat Dainton on a wrist shot for the goal.
The Blades continued to control the puck throughout the period until the 16 minute mark when the Express's Chaz Johnson was able to slam one past Pat Nagle from the left side circle bringing Chicago within one.
The Blades went back into the locker room on a good note as David Fischer fired a longshot from behind the right side circle that would be redirected into the net by Trevor Breuss giving Florida a two goal lead after two periods.
Chicago's defense continued to struggle against Florida's offense in the third. The blades added three more goals from Tyler Shelast, David Rutherford and Brayden Irwin. Both Irwin and Shelast registered their first goal as an Everblade. Irwin was loaned to the Blades on Wednesday from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
Forward Scott Pitt finished with a three points on the night scoring a goal and two assists. With a four goal lead, the two teams would coast for the remainder of the game as Florida picked up the decisive 7-2 victory in front of an announced crowd of 3,951.
The two teams will meet again on Friday at Germain Arena beginning at 7:30. The Friday the 13th game features a Halloween in January promotion called Sweets in the Suites . Children who dress in their Halloween costumes may Trick or Treat in the luxary suites at the arena during the first intermission. Friday is also Scout Night.
To purchase tickets stop by any Ticketmaster outlet, or the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena. The Capital Bank Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans may also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com
Group ticket packages are also available! Call the Everblades hockey headquarters at 239-948-7825 to order your seats.. For upcoming events at Germain Arena, visit their website at www.germainarena.com .
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