Rejuvenated Ice Pilots Win Second Straight, Defeat Mississippi 5-2
December 26, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
PENSACOLA, FL - Konstantin Kalmikov scored two goals and Mike Sgroi and Bryan Esner both converted on third period penalty shots as the Ice Pilots won back to back games for the first time this season defeating Mississippi 5-2 at the Pensacola Civic Center.
The Ice Pilots returning from the Christmas break gave the home fans early cheers with two goals in the first nine minutes. Konstantin Kalmikov tipped in a pass from JC Sawyer on the power play to put Pensacola ahead 1-0. Then, Brian McGregor with his 8th of the season and first goal on home ice gave the Pilots a 2-0 lead. Mark Hurtubise put Mississippi on the board with his 6th of the season as he blasted a shot past Cam Ellsworth and it was a 2-1 lead for Pensacola after the first period.
The Pilots dominated the second period as they out shot Mississippi 14-1 and Kalmikov struck again for his second of the night at 6:25 as Sawyer again with the assist to make it 3-1.
The third period was a memorable one as the Ice Pilots were successful on two penalty shot attempts. First it was Mike Sgroi at 3:44 for his 10th goal of the season. Following was Bryan Esner as he deked Morgan Cey and put the puck in the back of the net for his sixth of the year to finish the scoring for Pensacola and the Pilots went on for the 5-2 win.
The Pilots out shot Mississippi 37-24 and finished the game 1 for 5 on the power play.
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Friday, December 28 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Texas at the Civic Center. All Kids 12 and under will enjoy a free hot dog. 2007-2008 Group Tickets, Mini Plans, and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850) 432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com.
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