Seals with busy week ahead
November 15, 2005 - SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release
RECORD TO DATE: 2-3-3-0 (7 points) 6th place in SPHL
THIS WEEK:
THU Nov. 17 Knoxville @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**THIRSTY THURSDAY**
The start of a busy week versus one of the league's top teams. The Seals will host the Ice Bears for the second time this season. Florida looks for their first win of the season against the Ice Bears as Knoxville has won both head-to-head meetings. It will be another "Thirsty Thursday" for the Seals fans with $1 beer specials available.
Season Series: Knoxville leads 2-0-0-0 (Last meeting: 3-2 OT loss @ FLA on Nov. 4)
All Time Series: Seals lead 8-5-1-0
FRI Nov. 18 Jacksonville @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**FAMILY FOUR PACK NIGHT**
**XERO GRAPHICS SEALS GIRLS POSTER NIGHT**
SAT Nov. 19 Jacksonville @ SEALS 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
**SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHT**
**COGGIN CHERERSTIX NIGHT**
Back to back nights against the biggest rival of them all. The Seals will host the Barracudas in what promises to be a tense weekend. Fans will be able to enjoy a rare treat of rivals heating it up twice in two days. Come early Friday for your Xero Graphics Seals Girls Poster.
On Saturday, bring a caned food item to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and receive a free ticket to the Jan. 11 game. In addition, the first 2,000 fans will get Coggin Auto Cheerstix.
Season Series: Tied 1-1-0-0 (Last meeting: 5-2 win @ FLA on Oct. 29)
All Time Series: Seals lead 19-11-0-0
LAST WEEK:
THU Nov. 10 Fayetteville @ SEALS (4-1 loss) 7:35 p.m. Silver Spurs Arena
Some games are just not meant to be. The Seals played their worst game of the season to date. Florida came out uninspired against the league's first place team and paid the price in a 4-1 loss.
Fayetteville controlled the entire game asserting their style on the road. The FireAntz power play clicked well scoring twice in six chances. George Nistas and Rob Whidden led the visitors scoring a goal and assist each in the win.
FireAntz goaltender Jomar Cruz had a quiet night only needing 20 saves for the victory. The Seals lone goal came late in the third period when Steve Zoryk attacked the net on the power play.
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 Coach Stewart thought about this past week and what lies ahead for the Florida Seals.
- Thu. Nov. 17-"Thirsty Thursday"-Enjoy $1 beer special during the Seals game. Bring your friends as we start the weekend early with an exciting hockey game and drink specials.
- FRI. Nov. 18-"SEALS GIRLS POSTER NIGHT"-The Florida Seals will give the first 1,000 fans a Florida Seals Girls Poster courtesy of Xero Graphics. Get there early as these posters will be one of the hottest items in Central Florida.
- FRI. Nov. 18-"FAMILY FOUR PACK"-The Seals are the most affordable Friday Night activity in Central Florida. For only $49 families receive four tickets, four hot dogs, and four drinks.
- WEEKEND BROADCAST SCHEDULE-Thursday and Saturday will be on Talk Radio 1190 WAMT and Friday will be on Sports Radio 1080 WHOO, with pre-game starting at 7:20 pm.
TEAM APPEARANCES:
Wed. Nov. 16, 4-9pm-Osceola Fall Expo-Osceola Heritage Park-Morgan Smietana, Ryan Baker, Terry Denike, Dominick Dawes, Ryan Rivard, Trevor Hammer, Craig Miller, Steve Zoryk.
Wed. Nov. 16, 6-10pm-O-Rock 105.9-Mel and Drew Show featuring the Florida Seals Girls.
Tue. Dec. 6-Seals Volunteer Day at the Sunshine Foundation.
*players attending subject to change*
TEAM NOTES:
Florida has registered a point in four of their first five home games.
The Seals have become a more disciplined team dropping their penalty time to 28.5 minutes per game.
After a slow start the Seals are second at home on the penalty kill with a 81.8% success rate.
STANDOUTS:
JOHN GURSKIS is sixth in the SPHL with 11 points. He has scored in nine of the first 11 games.
TERRY DENIKE leads the league with 302 saves.
SEALS PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
STEVE ZORYK-The Ottawa, Ont. native scored a goal in one game for the Seals.
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