Rookie Parent's goal, two assists, Berry's two goals power Mississippi to victory
Published on October 11, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
AUGUSTA, GA - Alexandre Parent picked up a goal and two assist and Mike Berry notched two goals on Saturday evening as the Mississippi Sea Wolves closed their preseason with a 4-1 win over the Augusta Lynx in Augusta, Ga.
Rookie forward Parent cashed in on a wrist shot just 47 seconds into the first period when he fired from the top of the right wing circle and beat Augusta goaltender Joel Martin through the five hole to give Mississippi a 1-0 lead. The Sea Wolves power play drought ended when Martin couldn't corral the rebound of a shot from Parent and newcomer Mike Berry was there to chip it in to give the Sea Wolves a 2-0 lead at 7:19 of the first period.
Controlling play in the offensive zone for most of the second period, the Sea Wolves made it 3-0 when Berry redirected a centering pass from Ryan Cruthers past Martin with at 11:33.
Augusta got its' only goal of the evening when Dallas Steward redirected Art Femenella's high shot from the point of the ice and past Sea Wolves goaltender Tyler Sims, who replaced starter Ryan Munce midway through the second period.
Mathieu Melanson notched his first goal of the preseason when he broke down the right wing, pulled up at the top of the circle and launched a slap shot that beat Augusta's A.J. Bucchino over the left arm at 15:46 of the third period.
Ryan Munce made 16 saves on 16 shots in 31:33 of work to earn the win, while Tyler Sims made nine saves on 10 shots in 28:27 to earn a no-decision.
The Sea Wolves open the season next weekend at Augusta on Friday night and at Gwinnett on Saturday night. The Pack opens the 2008-09 home schedule with a three-game set against the Charlotte Checkers on October 24, 25, and 26 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Tickets to every game, as well as season tickets and group packages are now on sale! Call 228.275.WOLF (9653) to reserve yours today.
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