Pride fall to Everblades

December 4, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz News Release


FLORENCE, SC -- The Pee Dee Pride lost in regulation at home for the first time this season, as the Florida Everblades prevailed 5-1 in front of 2,099 fans at the Florence Civic Center.

The loss ends the Pride's five game winning streak, but Pee Dee remains two points ahead of Charlotte for first place in the division, as the Checkers fell to Columbia.

Florida broke open a 1-0 contest with three second-period goals. The Everblades added a fifth goal at 16:34 of the final period as Brent McDonald completed the hat trick.

Tony Johnson's first professional goal, on the power play, with 1:59 remaining in the game, set the final.

Sunday afternoon, the Pride host the Everblades at 2:30 on Sunday Kids' Day. Kids 12 and under can purchase 200 or 400 level seats for just $2.50, and kids' meals (hot dog, chips, and soda) are available for an additional $2.50. Following the game, there will be a Skate with the Pride session exclusively for members of the RedBone Alley/Paws Pals Kids' Club.

Tickets for all Pride home games are available at the Florence Civic Center Box Office, or through TicketMaster at (843) 679-9333 or www.ticketmaster.com.



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