Steamers to host Dallas Nov. 22; kickoff 7:05 p.m at The Family Arena

November 17, 2003 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
St. Louis Steamers News Release


(St. Louis, Nov. 17, 2003) The St. Louis Steamers look to finish their five-game home stand on a positive note with upcoming games Nov. 22 against the Dallas Sidekicks, and Nov. 26 against the defending MISL champion Baltimore Blast at The Family Arena. The Steamers are coming off a hard-fought 7-3 loss to the Philadelphia KiXX Nov. 14. Despite dressing just 14 players due to injuries, St. Louis hung tough with the MISL Eastern Division leading KiXX and trailed just 3-2 at halftime. However, Philadelphia scored three consecutive goals in the third period to put the game away.

The Steamers hope to have the services of starting goalkeeper Brett Phillips for the Nov. 22 7:05 p.m. kickoff against the Sidekicks. Phillips had arthroscopic knee surgery in late October and has been sidelined for the past two St. Louis games, both losses. Rookie Jason Cole will provide an added boost for the Steamers against Dallas. Cole missed the Philadelphia game due to a death in the family. St. Louis forward Sipho Sibiya, among the team's top offensive threats, might return for the Dallas game as well. Sibiya has missed the past two Steamers games with a groin injury.

Dallas is 3-4 overall and 0-2 on the road this season. The game is the first of four matches between the two clubs this season and will be televised live in the Dallas area.

The club's corporate I.D. program continues at The Family Arena on Saturday. Any person who shows a valid corporate identification at the box office receives $2 off Red / White / Blue section tickets. Participating companies for this program are Maritz, Ameren U.E., Laclede Gas, and SSM St. Joseph hospitals.

This Week's Itinerary:

Monday, Nov. 17, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22, Steamers vs. Dallas Sidekicks, The Family Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Injury report:

PLAYER INJURY STATUS

Michael Apple Groin Out

Daryl Doran Hamstring Questionable

Erik Kuster Quadriceps Questionable

Brett Phillips Knee Questionable

Sipho Sibiya Groin Questionable

Steamers on the MISL Leaderboard (as of 11/17/03):

#17 Steve Butcher #7 Daryl Doran #32 Brett Phillips

Tied 9nd MISL with 11 points Tied 5th MISL with 3 power play goals 6th MISL with a 4.89

STEAMERS BY THE NUMBERS:

OFFENSE: 26 Goals / 144 Shots

DEFENSE: 53 Blocks

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

Steamers 9 5 7 5 0 26

Opponent 9 6 8 7 0 30

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

Steamers 42 35 29 38 0 144

Opponent 38 34 45 37 0 154

STEAMERS POWER PLAY: STEAMERS PENALTY KILL:

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

5 4 8 0 50.0 5 3 6 9 0 66.7

STEAMERS ALL-TIME LEADERS (major statistical categories):

GAMES PLAYED POINTS TOTAL GOALS

Daryl Doran 760 Daryl Doran 862 Daryl Doran 380

ASSISTS BLOCKS

Daryl Doran 482 Daryl Doran 811

Upcoming Promotions:

Wednesday, Nov. 26 @ 7:35 p.m. - Steamers vs. Baltimore Blast:

College and High School discount night. $2.00 off red, white, or blue section tickets with a valid college or high school I.D. at The Family Arena box office.

Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 1:05 p.m. - Steamers vs. Monterrey Fury:

U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection prior to the game.

Ticket Information: Single-game tickets ranging from $7 to $15 are available at The Family Arena box office; by calling MetroTix at 314-543-1111; or by visiting metrotix.com. For general information on the Steamers, visit www.stlsteamers.com.

STEAMERS RECORD:Overall: 2-3

Home: 1-2

Road: 1-1

vs. Central Division Opponents: 2-1

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

11/14 vs. Philadelphia, L, 7-3

THIS WEEK'S GAME:

11/22 vs. Dallas Sidekicks - 7:05 pm

vs. Eastern Division Opponents: 0-2

vs. Western Division Opponents: 0-0



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