Seals add another week of perfection
Published on December 12, 2005 under SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release
THIS WEEK:
TUE Dec. 13 Knoxville@ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**TWO FOR TUESDAY**
Knoxville is still in Central Florida as they prepare for the rematch Tuesday night. The Seals kicked it into high gear in the third period Saturday night to beat the Ice Bears for the first time this season. Florida looks to continue their hot ways as the two teams will battle on a "Two For Tuesday." All fans can enjoy a buy one get one free ticket promotion for the only Tuesday home game this year.
Season Series: Knoxville leads 2-1-1 (Last Game: 5-2 WIN @ FLA 12/09/05)
All Time Series: Florida leads 9-6-1
THU Dec. 15 SEALS @ Huntsville 8:05 p.m. Von Braun Center
Florida goes back on the road for the first time in three weeks. The Seals will return for the second time to the Von Braun Center. The two teams met for the first time on Thanksgiving Night and the Seals gave thanks with a 4-3 victory. Justin Keller led the way with one goal and two assists while David Deeves scored a goal and an assist to help pace the Seals to victory.
Season Series: Florida leads 1-0-0 (Last Game: 4-3 WIN @ HUN 11/24/05)
All Time Series: Seals lead 1-0-0
SAT Dec. 17 SEALS @ Jacksonville 7:05 p.m. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Another night for the Florida rivals to square off on the ice. The Seals have enjoyed early success in the season series claiming victory in four of the first six meetings. The Barracudas start the week at the bottom of the league standings. Florida will look to end their three game week with a victory on the road. Keep your eyes on Steve Zoryk as he has scored six goals in six meetings versus the Barracudas this season.
Season Series: Florida leads 4-1-1 (Last Game: 5-2 WIN @ JAX 12/03/05)
All Time Series: Seals lead 22-11-1
LAST WEEK:
FRI Dec. 9 Columbus @ SEALS (5-0 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
Florida continued their winning ways with their first shutout of the season against Columbus. The SPHL defending champions only mustered 15 shots on net and Seals goalie Terry Denike stopped all of them. John Gurskis led the way offensively with two goals and an assist. Dominick Dawes scored his sixth goal of the season tying a career high and Craig Geerlinks tallied his first goal of the season in the win.
SAT Dec. 10 Knoxville @ SEALS (5-2 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
The Seals ran their winning streak to a league high six games against Knoxville Saturday. It was the first time in four tries Florida grabbed a victory against their rivals from Tennessee. The Seals jumped out to an early lead only to see Knoxville draw close in the second period. The Seals owned the final 20 minutes as Craig Miller scored two goals, finishing the first hat trick in Silver Spurs Arena history.
SEALS TIDBITS:
- Special $5 off discount for all Florida Seals season ticket holders to attend the "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions show at the Silver Spurs Arena. Show times are Tuesday December 27th at 7:30pm and Wednesday December 28 at 3pm and 7:30pm. Season Ticketholders need to just show their Season Ticketholder ID at the Silver Spurs Arena Box Office to receive $5 off tickets for everyone in their group. This offer is available at the box office only. Box Office Hours are 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday and will be open on event and game nights as well. The Lipizzaner Stallions are steeped in history, having performed around the world since the 16th Century. Over the years, more than 23 million people throughout North and South America, Europe and Australia have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle. Please note the box office is closed on the 23rd and 26th of December
- Every Wednesday, 7pm-Head Coach Tommy Stewart will be on the "Finish Line" on 740 The Team. Tune into the show hosted by Jerry O'Neil to hear what Tommy thought about the past week and what is ahead for the Florida Seals.
- Tue. Dec. 13-"TWO FOR TUESDAY"-The Florida Seals will offer all fans two tickets for the price of one on their first Tuesday home game this season. Fans can enjoy the visit by the Ice Bears with a great ticket offer.
- Thu. Dec.22-"THIRSTY THURSDAY"-Florida welcomes another Thirsty Thursday crowd at the Silver Spurs Arena. Enjoy $1 beer as the Seals take on the first place Fayetteville FireAntz.
- Fri. Dec. 30-"GUNS âN' HOSES NIGHT"-The Seals welcome in all first responders free to the game on Dec. 30. Each police, fire and EMT will receive one free ticket to the game and their guests each get $4 off their tickets. Throughout the night, the Seals will have contests pitting each of the units against each other. Come cheer on your favorite first responder at the Silver Spurs Arena.
- Sat. Dec. 31-"NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH"-The Seals will hold their second jersey auction of the year with special 2006 jerseys. During the game, the fans can participate in a silent auction to get their very own Seals game worn jerseys. After the game, a handful of selected jerseys will be put to live auction.
- WEEKEND BROADCAST SCHEDULE-Tuesday's game can be heard on Sports Radio 1080 WHOO and seen at www.livesportsnetwork.com/sphl. Thursday and Saturday the games will be broadcast on Talk Radio 1190 WAMT.
TEAM NOTES:
- The Seals current six game win streak is the highest such streak by any SPHL team this season.
- The Seals have grabbed a point in nine of their last ten contests.
- Florida leads the league with five shorthanded goals.
- The Seals have been shorthanded 100 times this year only giving up 17 goals, a league best.
STANDOUTS:
- CRAIG MILLER has registered four assist in his last four games.
- DOMINICK DAWES leads all active players with a 28.6 shooting percentage.
- STEVE ZORYK is second in the SPHL with three game winning goals.
SEALS PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
- TERRY DENIKE-The Seals goalie led his team to their first shutout of the season Friday against Columbus. The Burlington, Ont. native finished the week 2-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a stellar .950 save percentage. Denike is currently second is goals against average and saver percentage in the SPHL.
SPHL Stories from December 12, 2005
- FireAntz take sole possession of first place - Fayetteville Marksmen
- 'Cudas weekly update - Jacksonville Barracudas
- Seals add another week of perfection - Florida Seals
- Cyclones Face Knoxville at Home on Friday - Twin City Cyclones
- Huntsville Havoc Weekly Update for 12 December - Huntsville Havoc
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