Parrots Begin to Focus on Upcoming Weekend
October 31, 2002 - Atlantic Coast Hockey League 2 (ACHL 2)
St. Pete Parrots News Release
ST. PETERSBURG...The St. Pete Parrots hit the road Friday to play the Cape Fear Fire Antz followed by a trip to Knoxville (TN) the following evening. Following a 0-2 weekend, the Parrots will once again shuffle the roster and re-group.
Despite their record, the Parrots boast two standouts in the overall Atlantic Coast Hockey League standings thus far. Janis Tomans will enter this weekend in second place in most goals scored behind Knoxville's Kevin Swider. Tomans has 7 points on the season with 5 goals and 2 assists. Goaltender Dan McIntyre boasts the second highest save percentage in the league at .923 and the second highest number of saves. McIntyre has also logged the most minutes of any goaltenders in the ACHL.
New additions to the team include Forward Tom McMongale and Defenseman Luke Volk. Additional signings and waivers are expected before the Friday match-up and will be announced later in the week. The team returns home November 7 against Cape Fear at Bayfront at 7:30 and the following night against Jacksonville.
Parrots In the Community
The St. Pete Parrots have partnered up with the Pinellas County School System in an effort to give something back to the community. Players are currently being trained to begin mentoring students throughout the district. Many of the Parrot players and coaches have committed to appearances and speaking engagements throughout the school system, including the "Great American Teach-In" to be held November 20 at various Pinellas County Schools. For specific times and locations call the Parrots office at 727-898-7825.
The host apartments for the St. Pete Parrots, Pelican Landing, are hosting a meet-the-players BBQ at the apartment complex November 10. Over 3,000 members of the community interested in meeting the newest professional athletes to St. Petersburg have been invited. The event is open to the public and members of the media are also invited to attend. Festivities will begin pool-side at 11am and plan to last until 2. There is no cost for the event. For more information call 727-573-3437.
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