Sea Wolves Beat Bandits, 5-3
November 23, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
JACKSON, Miss. â The Mississippi Sea Wolves scored three goals in the third period, to defeat the Jackson Bandits, 5-3. With the win, the Sea Wolves remain in a tie for first place in the Southwest Division with 24 points.
Jackson (9-10-0) opened the score at 6:49. John McNabb dropped a pass for Jeff Bes. The 10-year veteran Bes wired a shot over Greg Gardner's right shoulder, making it 1-0 for Jackson. Bes, a former Sea Wolves player, scored his 7th of the year, and third against Mississippi this season.
Mississippi (11-5-2) responded later in the frame, as Travis Lisabeth pounced on a rebound and slid it past Tyrone Garner at 11:35, tying it 1-1.
In the second, the Sea Wolves came out flying. John Evangelista deposited his own rebound at :50 of the middle stanza, giving Mississippi a 2-1 lead.
But the Bandits bounced back with John McNabb cashing in his 11th of the season, making it 2-2, through 40 minutes.
Third period, Sea Wolves captain Steffon Walby scored a picture perfect goal. The veteran barged between two Jackson defenders, finding himself all alone. He then beat Garner with a backhand, giving Mississippi a lead it would not relinquish.
At 8:04, Mississippi rookie Jeff Hutchins potted a turnaround shot in the slot, giving the Sea Wolves a 4-2 advantage.
Bandits' Mike Vigilante responded by tipping a Billy Newson shot past Gardner, closing the Sea Wolves lead to 4-3. But with time winding down, Walby broke in on another breakaway, Garner stopped him, Bowtell followed to bury his 8th goal of the campaign, making it 5-3 Mississippi. Bowtell's marker extended his point streak to eight games (4 goals - 8 assists) in the process.
Gardner made 22 saves on 25 shots, improving his record to 10-4-2. While Garner turned away 37 of 42 to drop his record to 6-6-0.
Mississippi converted on 1 of 8 power play opportunities. Jackson tallied on 1 of 4 chances with the man advantage.
Notes: Defenseman Jim Baxter picked up an assist on the Lisabeth goal, extending his point streak to 12 games, with 4 goals and 11 assists over that span. Walby has points in six consecutive contests by scoring five goals and adding six assists during the streak. Forward Dave Paradise had three assists in the Mississippi victory.
The Sea Wolves play host to Baton Rouge today at 5:05 p.m. at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The contest is Game 4 of 12 for the Coca-Cola Cup. Mississippi leads the series six points to none. The first 1,000 fans will receive a free Roadhouse Grill puck. Adults purchasing a ticket, will get one free ticket for a child 12 and under.
Individual Sea Wolves game tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office and by calling 228-594-3707.
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