Second Largest Crowd Of the Season At Friday's Game

March 8, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release


Ice Pilots go 1-1-1 this past week: The Pensacola Ice Pilots went 1-1-1 this past week. The Ice Pilots lost at Mississippi on Tuesday night 4-2. Aaron Phillips scored both goals in the game for the Ice Pilots. Brian Eklund was the losing goalie. The Ice Pilots won vs. Augusta at home on Thursday night 3-2 in overtime. Dwayne Hay, Aaron Gionet and Jade Galbriath scored the goals for the Ice Pilots. Galbraith scored the game winner in overtime. Brian Eklund was the winning goalie as he won his 30th game of the season breaking Sean Gauthier's Ice Pilots record of most wins in a season by a goalie. The Ice Pilots lost in a shootout on Friday night 4-3 vs. San Diego in front of 5,738 fans which was the second largest crowd of the season. Tyler Beechey scored two goals for the Ice Pilots and Aaron Phillips also scored. Brian Eklund picked up the shootout loss in goal for the Ice Pilots.

Also, Friday night in the alumni game Team Quenneville defeated Team Calder 12-8. Harold Hersh scored four goals in the game for Team Calder.

The Ice Pilots have a record of 32-19-7 for 71 points which is good for a tie in third place in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Ice Pilots play home this Tuesday Night as it is Hot Rod Classic Night. The Ice Pilots will play home this Tuesday night vs. Mississippi at 7:05 p.m. It is Hot Rod Classic Night sponsored by Award Masters. Hot Rod Classic Cars will be on display before the game with a contest. The Hot Rods will also be featured during the intermission of the game. Proceeds of the contest will go to the D.J. Ales Charity Fund. The Ice Pilots have a record of 4-4-3 vs. Mississippi this season.

The Ice Pilots will play at Gwinnett on Friday, at Columbia on Saturday and at Augusta on Sunday. The Ice Pilots will play at Gwinnett on Friday at 6:35 p. m. central time. The Ice Pilots have a record of 1-0 vs. Gwinnett winning 7-6 at Gwinnett on March 12th. The Ice Pilots play at Columbia on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. central time and are 1-1 vs. Columbia. The Ice Pilots lost at home vs. Columbia on January 10th 4-2 and won at Columbia on February 20th 5-4 in a shootout. The Ice Pilots play at Augusta on Sunday at 3:05 p.m. The Ice Pilots are 1-1 vs. Augusta this season winning 3-2 in overtime vs. the Lynx last Thursday night and losing 5-1 at Augusta on February 26th. The Ice Pilots have an all time record of 9-3-1 vs. Augusta.

Ice Pilots in Third Place: The Ice Pilots are tied for Third place in the Central Division with a record of 32-19-7 for 71 points. For the current ECHL Standings, visit the Standings Page.

Ice Pilots leaders: Ice Pilots defenseman Corey Neilson leads the team with 64 points and leads the team with 48 assists. Neilson leads all defenseman in the league in scoring. Neilson is second in the league with 36 power play points and first with 28 power play assists. Brian Eklund is first in the league with 30 wins, 1,814 saves, 3,055 minutes played and 5 shootout wins. Eklund's 30 wins is an Ice Pilots record for most wins by a goalie in a season. Greg Chambers is among league leaders with the rookies with 41 points. Jean Francois Soucy is second among all rookies with 47 minor penalties. Peter Fregoe is among the leaders in rookies with 5 shorthanded points and 3 shorthanded goals.

Nominated Player of the Week: Aaron Phillips has been nominated for the player of the week and is the Dodge Player of the Week. Brian Eklund has been nominated for goalie of the week.

Season Ticket Packages are available with year round payments: Full season ticket packages and 16 game packages are available with year round payments. The following is a list of the full season ticket plan with year round payments: $22 seats for floor and glass is $49.99 per month, $15 seats for sides is $35.99 per month, $13 seats for goal and lower upper level is $32.99 per month, $10 seats for upper level is $24.99 per month.

Group Tickets: Group tickets are available at the Ice Pilots office. A group of 15-24 will receive $2 off per ticket and scoreboard recognition. A group of 25-99 will receive $2 off per ticket, scoreboard recognition, the group leader receive two free tickets with a minimum of 25 tickets purchased and group members are eligible to become an MVP. Each group member fills out and MVP card, (Cards are mailed with the group tickets), and drops the card in the MVP box at customer service before the game, and has the opportunity to win a valuable prize! Groups of 100 or more will receive scoreboard recognition, two free tickets, MVP cards plus $3 off per ticket and an opportunity to perform the national anthem or participate in the ceremonial puck drop (Subject to availability and approval).

Birthday Parties: Celebrate your birthday with the Ice Pilots. The Ice Pilots birthday party package includes hot dogs, cokes, cake and 10 $13 lower goal game tickets, a special gift pack for the birthday person delivered by Iceman, a birthday card signed by the Ice Pilots and scoreboard recognition. The package price is $179 for a party of 10. $15 is added for each additional guest. For more information call 432-PUCK.

Assigned Players from Tampa Bay: The Ice Pilots currently have eight players on the roster assigned from Tampa Bay. They are goalies Brian Eklund, Evgeny Konstantinov and forward Dwayne Hay. Forward Jean Francois Soucy, forward Evgeni Arthukin forward Ryan Craig and defenseman Jeremy Van Hoof and Andreas Holmqvist are also assigned from Tampa. Ryan Craig and Evgeni Artukhin have been called up to Hershey.

Kerr's Kids: This season the Ice Pilots are introducing "Kerr's Kids." Thanks to Ice Pilots owner Tim Kerr and SMG (Pensacola Civic Center), the Ice Pilots would like to invite six children and their escorts to a game. The Ice Pilots will provide free admission, a goodie bag for each child and SMG will provide a hot dog and soda for each guest. Accessible seating will be arranged for "Kerr's Kids" in section 105. If you are interested in attending one of the Ice Pilots home game through "Kerr's Kids" please contact the Ice Pilots office at 432-7825 and ask for Melinda Palmer.

Listen to games on the Ice Pilots Hockey Network: Fans can listen to Ice Pilots games on the Ice Pilots Hockey Network. The network includes flagship station WCOA AM 1370, Mediacom's preview guide channel, Cox Media channel 2 and at icepilots.com sponsored by Sports Avenue. The pre-game show on Tuesday begins at 7:00 p.m. The pre game show on Friday begins at 6:35 p.m. The pre game show on Saturday begins at 6:00 p.m. and the pre game show on Sunday begins at 2:30 p.m.

Coach's Radio Show has new location this season: The Ice Pilots Coach's Radio show is broadcasted from the Gutter Lounge at Phoenix Crossing inside the new Liberty Lanes this year located at 3200 North Palafox Street. The show is broadcasted on the Ice Pilots hockey network from 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Fans can hear the radio show on WCOA AM 1370 and on the internet at www.icepilots.com sponsored by Sports Avenue. Fans can meet the players, head coach Todd Gordon and members of the Ice Pilots office staff all season long. Jean Francois Soucy and Brett Gibson will be the player guests tonight on the Coach's Radio Show.



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