Steamers to host Monterrey Fury Dec. 13

December 1, 2003 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
St. Louis Steamers News Release


(St. Louis, Dec. 1, 2003) The St. Louis Steamers completed a difficult stretch of three games in four days with weekend road losses to Milwaukee (Nov. 28) and Dallas (Nov. 29). The Steamers were highly competitive in the first half of each game. In the 7-3 loss to MISL Central-division leading Milwaukee on Nov. 28, St. Louis jumped to a 2-0 lead and led 3-2 midway through the second before Milwaukee countered with two late second-period goals to take a 4-3 halftime edge. The following night, at Dallas, the Steamers trailed just 2-1 at halftime before the Sidekicks put the game away with five third-quarter goals.

The Steamers, who have lost six straight, had Monday off from practice and will conduct team weightlifting sessions Dec. 2 and 3 before resuming practice Dec. 4 at the Soccerdome in Webster Groves. The team's next home game is Saturday, Dec. 13 as the Steamers host the expansion Monterrey (Mexico) Fury in a 1:05 p.m. matchup. The game features a "Family 4-Pack" offer. A Family 4-pack costs $40 and includes four Red Level tickets, four hot dogs, and four 20-ounce soft drinks. The package can be purchased at The Family Arena box office.

This Week's Itinerary:

Monday, Dec. 1, Off Day

Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Team weightlifting session.

Wednesday Dec. 3 – Team weightlifting session

Thursday, Dec. 4, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 5, Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Injury report:

PLAYER INJURY STATUS

Matt Caution Groin Questionable

Sterling Wescott Shoulder Out (Five-game Injured Reserve effective Nov. 25)

D.J. Newsom Groin Questionable

Steamers on the MISL Leaderboard (as of 11/30/03):

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

Tied 3rd MISL with 17 points Tied 7th MISL with 12 points 7th MISL with a 5.36 (GAA)

STEAMERS BY THE NUMBERS:

OFFENSE: 37 Goals / 240 Shots

DEFENSE: 77 Blocks

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

Steamers 12 8 10 7 0 37

Opponent 17 9 16 12 0 54

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

Steamers 64 58 56 62 0 240

Opponent 56 58 76 63 0 253

STEAMERS POWER PLAY: STEAMERS PENALTY KILL:

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

9 5 9 0 55.6 9 5 9 0 64.3

STEAMERS ALL-TIME LEADERS (major statistical categories):

GAMES PLAYED POINTS TOTAL GOALS

Daryl Doran 765 Daryl Doran 865 Daryl Doran 382

ASSISTS BLOCKS

Daryl Doran 483 Daryl Doran 812

UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS

FAMILY 4-PACK OFFER

TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION

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

The Steamers' next home game – Dec. 13 at 1:05 p.m. against Monterrey – will feature a "Family 4-Pack" offer. A Family 4-pack costs $40 and includes four Red Level tickets, four hot dogs, and four 20-ounce soft drinks. The package can be purchased at The Family Arena box office.

Also on Dec. 13, a Toys for Tots collection will be held in conjunction with the St. Louis chapter of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Get in the holiday spirit by bringing a new, unwrapped gift and drop it off at one of the Toys for Tots collection boxes in the concourse of The Family Arena.

The Dec. 13 game marks the first-ever matchup between the Steamers and the MISL expansion club from Monterrey, Mexico.

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: 2-7

Home: 1-4

Road: 1-3

vs. Central Division Opponents: 2-2

vs. Eastern Division Opponents: 0-3

vs. Western Division Opponents: 0-2

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

11/26 vs. Baltimore, L, 4 -3

11/28 vs. Milwaukee, L, 7-3

11/29 vs. Dallas, L, 8-3

Next GAME:

12/13 vs. Monterrey Fury – 1:05 p.m.



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