Streaking Parrots Back in ACHL Playoff Hunt
March 3, 2003 - Atlantic Coast Hockey League 2 (ACHL 2)
Winston-Salem Parrots News Release
With only two weeks left in the ACHL regular season, the Winston-Salem Parrots find themselves still in the thick of the playoff hunt. The Parrots, winners of three in a row, are back in fourth place in the ACHL, five points behind third place Macon, and two points ahead of fifth place Fayetteville.
After losing in Knoxville on Tuesday night (4-2), the Parrots reeled off three straight wins over the weekend. Friday night, the Parrots defeated Knoxville in the return match 3-1. On Saturday night, they defeated Macon 3-2 in a shootout. And on Sunday afternoon, the Parrots travelled to Fayetteville where they defeated the Fire Antz 5-4.
Parrots Transactions:
The Parrots saw their goaltending situation strengthen with the return of Dan McIntyre. McIntyre, along with Dean Weasler, shared the twine-tending duties during the Parrots three game winning streak.
Parrots Games This Week:
Thursday 3/6: Parrots @ Jacksonville Barracudas (7:00PM)
Friday 3/7: HOME GAME @ Joel Coliseum Annex vs. Orlando Seals (7:30PM)
Saturday 3/8: HOME GAME @ Joel Coliseum Annex vs. Knoxville (7:30PM)
Promotion: "Skate With The Parrots": After the game, fans are invited to
skate with the Parrots players; bring the entire family!
Parrots Practice Schedule:
Please call the Parrots @ 722-7445 for this week's practice schedule @ Joel Coliseum Annex.
Parrots Team Leaders:
John Gurskis leads the Parrots in scoring with 13 goals & 37 assists for 50 points.
Matt Holmes leads the team in goals scored with 22. Holmes also leads the ACHL in short handed goals (6) and is second in the ACHL in game winning goals (6).
Mike Fournier has the most penalty minutes with 196.
Tickets for all Parrots home games are on sale at the Joel Coliseum Box Office, or by calling Ticket Master: 722-6400 in Winston-Salem or 852-1100 in Greensboro. For additional Parrots info, call the Parrots at 722-7445. The Parrots offices are located inside the Joel Coliseum Annex.
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