South Carolina Defeats Pilots 5-2
December 1, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
PENSACOLA, FL - South Carolina scored four unanswered goals to defeat the Ice Pilots 5-2 at the Pensacola Civic Center.
The Pilots held two leads until midway through the second period when the Stingrays scored a shorthanded goal which began the comeback for South Carolina.
Mike Sgroi scored both Ice Pilots goals, the first came at 6:49 of the first period to put the Pilots up 1-0. Stephen Werner tied things up at one at 6:46 of the second. Then, Sgroi netted his second of the night and fifth of the season at 8:34 of the second period on the power play to put the Ice Pilots ahead 2-1.
Andrew Gordon scored a shorthanded goal which changed the complexion of the game and Paul McIlveen, Steve Pinizzotto and Matt Scherer finished the scoring for South Carolina. Pensacola out shot South Carolina 35-27.
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Friday, December 14 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Mississippi at the Civic Center. It is Teddy Bear Toss Night and the Marines will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots. 2007-2008 Season Tickets, Mini Plans, and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850) 432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com.
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