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Pee Dee Pride Weekly

February 17, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz News Release


LAST WEEK: Pee Dee went 3-2-0 during its busiest week of the year, ending the week with back-to-back wins over Jackson and Cincinnati. The Pride are now 30-18-5 on the season for 65 points, and are in third place in the Southeast Division. They trail second-place Florida by one point, and are two points behind division-leading Columbia with two games in hand.

Tuesday, February 11 @ Greenville Grrrowl 6 PRIDE 4

Goals by Mike Glumac and B. J. Adams just 1:07 apart midway through the second period gave the Pride a 3-1 lead. But the Grrrowl came back with four unanswered goals, taking a 5-3 lead at the 9:34 mark of the third period. Pee Dee pulled back within one on a Greg Schmidt goal at 10:35, but an empty netter by Martin Masa iced it for Greenville.

Wednesday, February 12 @ Augusta PRIDE 6 Lynx 2

After a scoreless first period, Eric Naud and Kyle Kidney put the Pride on the board with goals just under three minutes apart early in the second. After the Lynx cut the lead in half, Allan Sirois scored a huge goal with just 46 seconds left in the period, to give the Pride momentum heading into the third. A pair of goals by Preston Mizzi and another by Matt Reid all in the first 5:55 of the final period allowed the Pride to cruise to the win, ending their seven-game road trip at 2-5-0.

Thursday, February 13 v. South Carolina Stingrays 5 PRIDE 3

For the second time in three days, the Pride had a 3-1 lead only to lose. Gregor Krajnc and Eric Naud both had a goal and an assist in the loss. South Carolina's power play was the key to the game, as the Stingrays went 3-for-8 on the man advantage.

Saturday, February 15 v. Jackson PRIDE 4 Bandits 3 (SO)

Jackson struck first on a Scott Kelman goal at 6:04, but the Pride answered just 44 seconds later on an Allan Sirois tally. Kelman scored again before the end of the period, giving the Bandits a 2-1 lead. It stayed that way until early in the third when Preston Mizzi tied it for the Pride. Then, at 12:44, Mike Glumac gave the Pride their first lead of the night. It did not last long though, as Jackson tied it two minutes later. In the shootout, Ron Vogel stopped six of seven Bandits' shooters, and it was Wes Goldie getting the clinching goal in round seven.

Sunday, February 16 v. Cincinnati PRIDE 4 Cyclones 3 (OT)

Ryan Gaucher put Cincinnati on the board just 16 seconds into the contest, blasting a shot from the point. Pee Dee tied it at 2:59 on a Matt Reid power-play tally. Two Cyclones' goals just 16 seconds apart midway through the first made it 3-1. In the second, Wes Goldie scored 1:03 in, and Dan Carriere scored with 48 seconds left tying the game up. In overtime, Aaron Gates notched the game winner at the 32-second mark.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, February 18 @ South Carolina 7:00 p.m. Coverage on Sunny 105.5 at 6:40

The Pride and Stingrays meet for the eighth time this season. Pee Dee is 2-3-2 against South Carolina and 1-2-0 at North Charleston. Entering the week, the Stingrays are 30-19-4 for 64 points and in fourth place in the Southeast Division, just one point behind the Pride.

Friday, February 21 @ Richmond 7:35 p.m. Coverage on Sunny 105.5 at 7:15

Pee Dee travels to Richmond for the only time this season. The Pride are 1-0 against the Renegades this season, winning 5-2 at home on November 8. Pee Dee is 7-3-0 all-time against Richmond. The Renegades are 25-26-3 for 53 points and in seventh place in the Northeast Division. Nineteen of their 25 wins have been at the Richmond Coliseum.

Saturday, February 22 @ Roanoke 8:00 p.m. Coverage on Sunny 105.5 at 7:40

The Pride and Express meet for the fourth and final time this season. Pee Dee is 1-2-0 against Roanoke this season after dropping the last two decisions. The Express are in third place in the Northeast Division with a 30-19-4 record for 64 points.

Sunday, February 23 v. Greenville 2:30 p.m. at the Lion's Den

Pee Dee wraps up their nine games in 13-day stretch hosting Greenville at the Lion's Den. The Pride are 4-1-0 against the Grrrowl this season, and 1-0-0 at home. Greenville is 20-27-5 for 45 points, and currently holds the fifth and final playoff spot in the Southeast Division.

PROMOTIONS: It's another Sunday Kids' Day at the Lion's Den. All kids 12 and under can purchase a 400-level ticket for just $2. There will be face painting, balloon animals and other activities for kids throughout the game.

OTHER NOTES

CAPTAIN STREAKING

Pride captain Allan Sirois has picked up his game over the last several games. Sirois enters this week on a six-game point streak. He has three goals and four assists over the six games.

SCHMIDT SETS NEW BEST

With an assist in Sunday's win against Cincinnati, Pride veteran Greg Schmidt set a new career high for points in a season with 58. His previous high had been 57, set in 1999-2000 when he was with South Carolina. Schmidt enters this week needing two points to reach 200 for his ECHL career.

PRIDE KEEP WINNING WHEN REID SCORES

The Pride won both games last week when Matt Reid scored a goal. Pee Dee is now 15-0-2 this season when Reid scores at least one goal in a game. Reid is now tied for 12th in the league in scoring with 62 points.

PRIDE LEADERS

Goals Glumac 27

Assists Schmidt 31

Points Reid 62

+/- Glumac +37

Penalty Minutes Naud 132

Shots Glumac 187

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