Seals rise in standings
Published on November 28, 2005 under SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release
THIS WEEK:
THU Dec. 1 SEALS @ Pee Dee 7:35 p.m. Florence Civic Center
Another start to a busy weekend for the Seals. Florida will once again play three games in three nights. The weekend begins with a Thursday date in Florence, S.C. In two previous games, the teams went to overtime, with the Cyclones claiming victory both times.
Season Series: Pee Dee leads 2-0-0 (Last Game: 2-1 OTL @ Fla. 11/06/05)
All Time Series: Pee Dee leads 2-0-0 (both games ended in overtime)
FRI Dec. 2 SEALS @ Jacksonville 7:05 p.m. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
The start of December will begin in style as two rivals battle it out for a weekend home-and-home series. The Barracudas will look for pay back as they were battered the last time the two teams met. The Seals will look to continue their climb up the SPHL standings with six points at stake over the three game weekend.
Season Series: Seals lead 2-1-1 (Last Game: 7-1 WIN @ Fla. 11/19/05)
All Time Series: Seals lead 20-11-1
SAT Dec. 3 Jacksonville @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OSCEOLA TRADING CARD NIGHT**
The weekend will end back at the Silver Spurs against Jacksonville. The teams will finish their big weekend series on "Trading Card Night." The first 1,000 fans to enter the Spurs will get their very own Seals trading cards courtesy of First National Bank of Osceola.
Season Series: Seals lead 2-1-1 (Last Game: 7-1 WIN @ Fla. 11/19/05)
All Time Series: Seals lead 20-11-1
LAST WEEK:
THU Nov. 24 SEALS @ Huntsville (4-3 OT WIN) 8:05 p.m. Von Braun Center
The Seals made their maiden voyage to Huntsville on Thanksgiving Night. Florida moved on very thankful as they grabbed their first overtime win of the season. Justin Keller had his bet game of the season with three points. Lawne Snyder tied the game up with just over five minutes to go on a power play goal. David Deeves put the game away in overtime with just 40-seconds left on the clock.
FRI Nov. 25 SEALS @ Columbus (4-3 loss) 7:30 p.m. Columbus Civic Center
History was made as the defending SPHL champions hosted the Seals for the first time in either team's history. Florida built too big of a mountain to climb, going down two goals in the first period. The Seals fought back in the final frame scoring two goals to cut the Cottonmouths lead down to a single goal with over ten minutes remaining. Columbus was sparked by Lorne Misita's return to the lineup as the forward registered three assist in the win.
SAT Nov. 26 Columbus @ SEALS (3-2 WIN) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
History was again made as the Cottonmouths made their first trip to Central Florida. Revenge was on the mind for Florida as David Deeves started the scoring off just 1:33 into the game. It was Deeves third goal in four games. Steve Zoryk owned the second period scoring two goals to give Florida the lead for good. The win moved the Seals into fourth place in the SPHL.
SEALS TIDBITS:
- Wednesdays, 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 this past week and what is ahead for the Florida Seals.
- Sat. Dec. 3-"FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OSCEOLA TRADING CARD NIGHT"-Come early to the arena as the first 1,000 fans will get a set of player trading cards.
- Fri. Dec. 9-"YELLOW PAGES RECYCLE NIGHT"-Bring any expired Bell South Real Yellow Pages to the box office and get a free ticket to a future Florida Seals home game.
- Sat. Dec. 10-"TEDDY BEAR TOSS"-Bring a teddy bear for the annual Teddy Bear Toss. After the Seals score their first goal against the Knoxville Ice Bears throw all your teddy bears on the ice. The teddy bears will be collected and given to Toys For Tots to help underprivileged children during the holiday season.
- Sat. Dec. 10-"Jersey Retirement Night"-The Florida Seals will be honoring four great players from the past. Be on hand, as the first four jerseys in Seals history will be retired when David Goverde, Zac Boyer, Ryan Anderson and Chris LiPuma will have their jerseys hung from the rafters.
- WEEKEND BROADCAST SCHEDULE-Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be on Talk Radio 1190 WAMT.
TEAM APPEARANCES:
Mon. Dec. 5-Shop With A Cop Golf Tournament, begins 8am. Tommy Stewart, Steve Zoryk, David Deeves, Craig Miller.
Tue. Dec. 6-Christmas Gala at the Sunshine Foundation-4-8pm-full team appearance.
Sat. Dec. 10-Poinciana Holiday Parade-10am-Sealvester and staff.
*players attending subject to change*
TEAM NOTES:
The Seals have grabbed a point in every game they have scored first.
The Seals currently rank first in penalty kill with an 82.1% success rate.
Florida has the second best defense giving up only 3.21 goals a game
STANDOUTS:
STEVE ZORYK is the league's hottest player scoring seven goals in his last five games.
JUSTIN KELLER has registered a point in his last four games.
TERRY DENIKE is third in the league with a .916 save percentage.
SEALS PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
JUSTIN KELLER-The Sturgis, Sask. Native had a breakout weekend for the Seals. The forward scored five points (2G, 3A) in helping the Seals to two weekend victories. The 6-foot, 195-pounder has seven points (3G, 4A) so far this year.
SEALS PLAYER OF THE MONTH:
STEVE ZORYK-The Seals captain finished strong in the month of November with seven goals in his final five games. Overall the Ottawa, Ont. native had nine goals and 11 total points in 10 games. He leads the team in goals and is second in points behind John Gurskis.
SPHL Stories from November 28, 2005
- Cyclones Weekly - Twin City Cyclones
- Seals rise in standings - Florida Seals
- FireAntz continue winning ways - Fayetteville Marksmen
- Havoc Weekly - Huntsville Havoc
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