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South Division Preseason Team Previews

Published on October 18, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release


Florida Everblades

Location: Estero, Florida
Arena (Capacity): Germain Arena (7,080)
Division: South
Coach: Gerry Fleming, 4th Season (109-75-32)
NHL Affiliate: Carolina Hurricanes
AHL Affiliate: Lowell Lock Monsters
2004 Kelly Cup Playoffs: Lost Kelly Cup Finals to Idaho (4 games to 1)



2003-04 In Review
Record: 37-25-10
Points: 84
Southern Division Finish: 3rd
Overall ECHL Finish: T 14th
Goals Per Game (Rank): 3.32 (10th)
Goals-Against Average (Rank): 3.07 (17th)
Power Play (Rank): 17.0% (17th)
Penalty Killing (Rank): 83.6% (13th)



Gwinnett Gladiators

Location: Duluth, Georgia
Arena (Capacity): Gwinnett Civic and Culture Center (11,355)
Division: South
Coach: Jeff Pyle, 2nd Season (42-22-8)
NHL Affiliate: Atlanta Thrashers
AHL Affiliate: Chicago Wolves
2004 Kelly Cup Playoffs: Lost Western Conference Final to Idaho (3 games to 1)



2003-04 In Review
Record: 42-22-8
Points: 92
Central Division Finish: 3rd
Overall ECHL Finish: 10th
Goals Per Game (Rank): 3.44 (4th)
Goals-Against Average (Rank): 2.68 (T 8th)
Power Play (Rank): 19.1% (9th)
Penalty Killing (Rank): 85% (10th)



Louisiana IceGators

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Arena (Capacity): Cajundome (4,701)
Division: South
Coach: Todd Gordon, 1st Season
NHL Affiliate: Minnesota Wild
AHL Affiliate: Houston Aeros
2004 Kelly Cup Playoffs: Lost Central Division Finals to Gwinnett (3 games to 1)



2003-04 In Review
Record: 48-22-2
Points: 98
Central Division Finish: 1st
Overall ECHL Finish: 5th
Goals Per Game (Rank): 3.26 (11th)
Goals-Against Average (Rank): 2.32 (2nd)
Power Play (Rank): 21.5% (2nd)
Penalty Killing (Rank): 85.4% (18th)



Mississippi Sea Wolves

Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Arena (Capacity): Mississippi Coast Coliseum (9,150)
Division: South
Coach: Bob Woods, 4th Season (130-70-16)
2004 Kelly Cup Playoffs: Lost Central Division Semifinals to Gwinnett (3 games to 2)



2003-04 In Review
Record: 45-20-7
Points: 97
Central Division Finish: 2nd
Overall ECHL Finish: T 6th
Goals Per Game (Rank): 3.56 (3rd)
Goals-Against Average (Rank): 2.78 (12th)
Power Play (Rank): 20.0% (6th)
Penalty Killing (Rank): 82.6% (16th)



Pensacola Ice Pilots

Location: Pensacola, Florida
Arena (Capacity): Pensacola Civic Center (8,150)
Division: South
Coach: Dave Farrish, 1st Season
NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs
AHL Affiliate: St. John's Maple Leafs
2004 Kelly Cup Playoffs: Lost Central Division Semifinals to Louisiana (3 games to 2)



2003-04 In Review
Record: 40-23-9
Points: 89
Central Division Finish: 4th
Overall ECHL Finish: T 11th
Goals Per Game (Rank): 3.33 (T 8th)
Goals-Against Average (Rank): 3.32 (23rd)
Power Play (Rank): 21.8% (1st)
Penalty Killing (Rank): 79.9% (29th)



Texas Wildcatters

Location: Beaumont, Texas
Arena (Capacity): Ford Arena (7,736)
Division: South
Coach: Robert Dirk, 2nd Season (22-44-6)
NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers
AHL Affiliate: San Antonio Rampage



2003-04 In Review
Record: 22-44-6
Goals Per Game (Rank): 2.72 (25th)
Points: 50
Central Division Finish: 7th
Overall ECHL Finish: 30th
Goals-Against Average (Rank): 3.99 (31st)
Power Play (Rank): 14.4% (26th)
Penalty Killing (Rank): 75.3% (31st)

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