Pride Weekly

February 10, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz News Release


LAST WEEK: The Pride lost their only game of the week, dropping to 1-4-0 on their seven-game road trip. Pee Dee is now 27-16-5 on the season for 59 points, and is in third place in the Southeast Division. They trail first-place Columbia by six points, but the Pride have four games in hand on the Inferno.

Saturday, February 8 @ Columbia Inferno 3 PRIDE 2

Derek Halldorson put the Pride on the board first with a power-play goal 6:47 into the opening period. Columbia scored the next two goals to take a 2-1 lead into the final period. The Pride would get even, as Allan Sirois put a rebound past Columbia goaltender Patrick Couture with 8:07 left in regulation. But, with just 56.1 seconds left, Robin Carruthers found a loose puck in the crease, and beat Matt Underhill for his second goal of the game, and gave Columbia the win.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, February 11 @ Greenville 7:05 p.m. Coverage on Sunny 105.5 at 6:45

The Pride begin their busiest stretch of the season at the BI-LO Center. Pee Dee is 4-0-0 against Greenville this season, including 3-0-0 at the BI-LO Center. The Grrrowl are 0-3-2 in their last five games, and enter week 19-25-5 for 43 points, tied with Columbus for fifth place in the Southeast Division.

Wednesday, February 12 @ Augusta 7:05 p.m. Coverage on Sunny 105.5 at 6:45

Pee Dee and Augusta meet for the sixth of nine times this season. The Pride are 4-1-0 against the Lynx this season, but 0-1-0 at Augusta. They Lynx are 17-28-4 on the season for 38 points and in seventh place in the division. They are five points out of the final playoff spot.

Thursday, February 13 v. South Carolina 7:00 p.m. at the Lion's Den

Pee Dee returns home for the first time since January 18, hosting South Carolina for the final time this season. The Pride are 2-2-2 against the Stingrays this season, and 1-0-2 at home. South Carolina enters the week 26-19-4 for 56 points, and is in fourth place in the Southeast Division.

Saturday, February 15 v. Jackson 7:30 p.m. at the Lion's Den

The Pride and Bandits meet for the only time this season. It is also the Pride's only match-up against a Southwest Division team this season. This is only the second al-time meeting between the two squads, with Jackson winning in overtime in the only other meeting. The Bandits are in the midst of a 20-game road trip, on which they are currently 4-3-3. For the season, Jackson is 25-20-6 for 56 points, and is in fifth place of the Southwest Division.

PROMOTIONS: Darlington Raceway presents the sixth-annual Weiner Dog Nationals during the first intermission. Fans will have the opportunity to bet on the weiner dog race, with all proceeds going to the Humane Society. It's also Boy Scout Night, with discounted tickets available for area Boy Scout Troops.

Sunday, February 16 v. Cincinnati 2:30 p.m. at the Lion's Den

Pee Dee and Cincinnati meet for the first-time ever Sunday afternoon. It is the Pride's first match-up against a team from the Northwest Division since the 1999-2000 season when they played both Johnstown and Toledo. The Cyclones are 25-18-4 for 54 points and are in third place in the Northwest Division.

PROMOTIONS: Sunday Kids' Day at the Lion's Den with all kids 12 and under getting 400-level tickets for just $2. In addition, there will be face painting and other activities for kids throughout the game.

OTHER NOTES

ROAD WOES CONTINUE

The Pride wrap up their seven-game road trip with a pair of games this week. It has been a rough road for the Pride so far, as they are just 1-4-0 through the first five games. They have scored a total of just 11 goals in the five games.

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

The Pride have struggled in one-goal games this season, posting a 6-8-5 record in such games this season. Of the Pride's six wins by one goal, just one has come in regulation (January 7 v. Augusta). Three of Pee Dee's four losses on their seven-game road trip have been by just one goal. Last season, the Pride excelled in one-goal games, posting a 20-8-6 record.

NO REST FOR THE WEARY

After playing just two games the last two weeks, the Pride's schedule will be a whole lot busier in the next two weeks. Starting with Tuesday's game at Greenville, the Pride will play nine games in a 13 day span.

PRIDE LEADERS

Goals Glumac 25

Assists Schmidt 37

Points Reid 56

+/- Glumac +37

Penalty Minutes Naud 130

Shots Glumac 156



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