Steamers host Monterrey Feb. 12 in 10:35 a.m. "School-Day" matchup

Published on February 9, 2004 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
St. Louis Steamers News Release


St. Louis Steamers forward Sterling Wescott scored two first-quarter goals and later added two assists to lead the St. Louis Steamers to a 6-2 victory over the San Diego Sockers Feb. 7 at the St. Charles Family Arena. Mark Thomas (one goal, one assist), Sipho Sibiya (one goal, one assist), and Daryl Doran (one goal, one assist) also had strong games on offense, and goalkeeper Brett Phillips was solid in the nets as St. Louis improved to 7-14 on the season. The Steamers' six-goal outburst came against a San Diego defense featuring goalkeeper Victor Nogueira and defender Sean Bowers; both players recently were named to participate in the Feb. 29 MISL All-Star Game in St. Louis.

The Steamers have three of their next four games at The Family Arena prior to the Feb. 27-29 All-Star Weekend. On Feb. 12, the Monterrey Fury visits the Steamers for a 10:35 a.m. "School-Day" game. All seats for the game are just $5. The Steamers then host the San Diego Sockers Feb. 16 for a 1:05 p.m. Presidents' Day contest.

This Week's Itinerary:

Monday, Feb. 9 – Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Practice, The Family Arena, 10 a.m.-Noon.

Wednesday Feb. 11 – Practice, The Family Arena, 10 a.m.-Noon.

Thursday, Feb. 12 – School Day Game vs. Monterrey Fury, – 10:35 a.m., The Family Arena in St. Charles

Friday, Feb. 13 – Team strength and conditioning

Injury Report:

Player Injury Status

No injuries to report.

Steamers vs. Fury:

2003-04 Home Away

1-0 1-0 0-0

The Steamers rallied to beat Monterrey 4-3 Dec. 13 at The Family Arena. Steve Butcher led the Steamers with two goals and Daryl Doran added two assists. Two scheduled road games at Monterrey (Jan. 11 and Feb. 8) have been postponed until after the All-Star break.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: (Home games in bold; all times local to home team)

DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION

Thursday, Feb. 12 10:35 a.m. vs. Monterrey Fury The Family Arena

Monday, Feb. 16 1:05 p.m. vs. San Diego Sockers The Family Arena

Friday, Feb. 20 7:35 p.m. vs. Kansas City Comets Kemper Arena

Saturday, Feb. 21 7:05 p.m. vs. Philadelphia Kixx The Family Arena

STEAMERS BY THE NUMBERS:

OFFENSE: 91 Goals / 511 Shots

DEFENSE: 173 Blocks

GOALS PER GAME 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TOTAL

Steamers 18 21 23 28 1 91

Opponent 35 23 32 33 1 124

SHOTS PER GAME 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TOTAL

Steamers 118 110 142 136 5 511

Opponent 157 122 157 163 4 603

STEAMERS POWER PLAY: STEAMERS PENALTY KILL:

GP PPG OPP SHGA PCT. GP PPGA OPP SHG PCT.

21 8 27 1 29.6 21 17 43 1 60.5

MISL All-Star Weekend Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets are on sale now for the 2004 MISL All-Star Weekend -- Feb. 27-29 in St. Louis. The Feb. 29 All-Star Game kicks off at 1:05 p.m. at The Family Arena. The world's best professional indoor soccer players will battle in a USA vs. International format. Then, at 4 p.m. the MISL Legends game will be played. Presented by the BIG 550 KTRS, the MISL Legends game features MISL Legends against Steamers Legends such as Slobo Ilijevski, Steve Pecher, Tony Glavin, Carl Rose, Don Ebert, and many more. Tickets are also available for the MISL All-Star Family Festival, presented by the Suburban Journals and WB-11. All-Star Family Festival – Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Family Arena -- features a daylong program of youth skills competitions, open practices for the All-Stars and Legends, autograph/photo sessions, and other soccer activities. The two days of activities and events are part of the MISL's third-annual All-Star Weekend, a celebration of the game of indoor soccer and its stars of the past, present and future.

Tickets may be purchased at The Family Arena box office, by phone (314-534-1111 or 800-293-5949), at over 40 MetroTix outlets throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, and online at www.metrotix.com. Substantial discounts and fundraising opportunities are available to students and soccer teams, companies and associations, and other groups, by calling the Steamers' offices at 636-410-0388, ext. 501, or toll free at 1-866-STL-KICK (1-866-785-5425). For more information about MISL All-Star Weekend events and tickets, please call (636) 410-0388, ext. 452.

Local legends meet in St. Louis for All-Star Weekend

Many of the most prominent names – and faces – in St. Louis' rich soccer history will be on display during the Feb. 29 MISL Legends Game at The Family Arena and throughout the three-day MISL All-Star Weekend, Feb. 27-29. On Feb. 4, the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) announced the MISL Legends roster. The MISL Legends will take on the Steamers Legends in a 4 p.m. game immediately after the MISL All-Star Game, which kicks off at 1:05 p.m. at The Family Arena. Among those named to the MISL Legends roster are St. Louis natives Jamie Swanner, David Brcic, Mark Moser, and Tim Walters. The Steamers Legends roster, announced Jan. 20, will be coached by St. Louis natives Pat McBride, Al Trost, and Pete Sorber. Steamers Legends scheduled to appear include: Steve Pecher, Slobo Ilijevski, Tony Glavin, Ty Keough, Carl Rose, Don Ebert, Redmond Lane, Tony Bellinger, John Stremlau, Jeff Cacciatore, Jim Kavanaugh, Mark Frederickson, Denny Vaninger, Don Droege, John Hayes, and Eric Delabar. Twelve of the 16 Steamers Legends players listed above were born and raised in St. Louis.

News 20 to televise Steamers games; Feb. 16, March 17 games slated to air four times on tape-delayed basis

The St. Louis Steamers have announced that two upcoming home games will be televised by News 20. The Steamers Feb. 16 game against the San Diego Sockers will be broadcast on a tape-delayed basis on the following dates: Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. The Steamers March 17 game also will be broadcast by News 20 via tape-delay: March 18 at 7 p.m., and March 20 at 1 p.m. News 20, North County News is owned and operated by the city of Black Jack, Mo. The channel is distributed via Charter Communication throughout St. Louis and parts of Illinois.

STEAMERS ALL-TIME LEADERS (major statistical categories):

Player Leader Statistic

#7 Daryl Doran Games Played 774

Blocks 817

Assists 487

Points 869

# 22 Mark Thomas Total Goals 406

STEAMERS ON THE MISL LEADERBOARD (as of 02/08/04):

#17 Steve Butcher

12th MISL with 32 points

FUTURE GAMES: The Steamers will be holding the first annual School-Day Game, verses the Monterrey Fury on February 12. At halftime, the Steamers Fitness Council will present a "fitness awareness program."

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. Monterrey Fury – 10:35 a.m. kickoff School Day Game – All seats are $5. Schools can also purchase a "boxed lunch" from the Family Arena for $4. Participating schools receive a $50 "Travel Allowance / Rebate" for every 40 tickets purchased. Steamers Fitness Council to present "fitness awareness program" at halftime. Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents' Day) vs. Monterrey Fury – 1:05 p.m. kickoff Steamers Jersey Game – Special raffle will be held for a chance to win the players' jerseys worn during the game; High School Honor Roll Game -- Honor Students from participating schools receive (2) tickets to game; All-Star Youth Skills Practice -- Kids who purchase a ticket to the Feb. 28 Spalding All-Star Youth Skills Competition can practice the drills on the field immediately following the Steamers game.

TICKET INFORMATION: Single-game tickets ranging from $7 to $15 are available at The Family Arena box office; by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111; or by visiting metrotix.com. For general information on the Steamers, visit www.stlsteamers.com, or call 1-866-STL-KICK (1-866-785-5425).

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