Thanksgiving Is For The Birds
November 25, 2002 - Atlantic Coast Hockey League 2 (ACHL 2)
St. Pete Parrots News Release
ST. PETERSBURG...The St. Pete Parrots will stop squawking and start gobbling this week as they prepare for a three game weekend at home. Tickets to all three games are $5 for upper level seating and $8 lower level seats.
After a turkey dinner and plenty of family time, hockey fans can head to the Bayfront Center at 7:30 Thanksgiving night for exciting action between the Cape Fear Fire Antz and the Parrots. The Fire Antz come to town off a resounding win against league leading Orlando Seals. However, the Parrots hope to keep the winning streak alive against Cape Fear, having not lost a game to them yet.
Friday night should prove to be just as exciting as the number one team in the Atlantic Coast Hockey League, the Orlando Seals, come to St. Pete for the first time. The Parrots handed the Seals their first loss of the season in their last match-up and hope for a repeat performance. Following the game fans will have an opportunity to meet the St. Pete Parrots players and coaching staff in a "meet-and-greet" in the Bayfront's Backstage Lounge following the game.
Fans will be able to skate with the St. Pete Parrot players in a free public skate (with ticket stub) following Saturday night's game versus the Macon Trax. Ticket holders will be allowed to retrieve their skates from their vehicles following the game and readmitted with a ticket stub.
The Latest Squawk
The Parrots went 1-1 over the weekend beating the Cape Fear Fire Antz and dropping a shutout loss to the Jacksonville Barracudas. Goaltender Dan McIntyre continues to play well leading the league with a 1.8 goals against average. In the victory against the Barracudas Captain John Gurskis turned in a great performance with two assists and a second period goal totaling three points.
Around the League
The Parrots remain at third in the ACHL standings with the Macon Trax close on their heels. Janis Tomans remains atop the league standings with 14 goals. Defenseman Andrew Dickson has the highest plus-minus mark in the league with 17.
Parrot Sightings
Players and coaches will be on hand Wednesday night at Ferg's Sports Bar Tenth Anniversary Party. The team will be introduced around 9 pm and will be available for questions and autographs throughout the evening.
Waivers/Additions
The Parrots announce the signing of Doug Merrell who will play as a forward and defenseman. Merrell is a third year pro who brings size to the team at 6'2, 215 pounds. He was acquired from the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League. Merrell posted 22 points in 49 games with the Huntsville Tornadoes of the CHL and has also played with the Ashville Smoke of the United Hockey League. Rob Schweyer and Jon Austin are removed from the Injured Reserve and will play this weekend. Jamie Carroll and Peter Kassa are placed waivers.
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