The Plot Thickens

Published on February 17, 2003 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Indianapolis Ice News Release


The Ice had its franchise-best nine-game win streak come to a close last Thursday in Tulsa, but the team fought back to earn a come-from-behind win on Saturday over Oklahoma City. Indy's lead in the Northern Conference remains at nine points and the team holds an 11-point edge on Memphis in the Northeast Division. The Ice now embarks on a tough five-game road swing that includes three games with Memphis and trips to Bossier-Shreveport and Tulsa.

IN THE LINE OF FIRE: Indy's top scoring line of Jason Baird, Kevin St. Jacques and Etienne Morin were "Blazer Killers" on Saturday, as the trio rallied the Ice from a 4-1 deficit to score a combined nine points (4G, 5A) in the 5-4 win over Oklahoma City.

Blistering Baird: Baird netted the game-tying goal in the game and registered his third three-point game of the year with a goal and two assists. The second-year winger also has six points (1G, 5A) in his last four games.

Jumping Jocko: St. Jacques contributed a goal and an assist in the Ice win giving him 18 points (3G, 15A) in his last ten games. The 11-year veteran is also three points shy of 800 for his pro career and enters this week's play eighth in the CHL in points (61) and second in assists (45).

Easy E: Morin registered his team-leading second four-point game of the year with two goals and two assists, including the game-winner midway through the third period. The rookie sniper has seven goals in his last seven games and 22 lamplighters on the year, which is good for second among all CHL rookies.

CLOSING IN: Shawn Silver earned his 26th win of the year on Saturday which puts him one win shy of the CHL Ice single season record set by Benoit Thibert in 1999-00. Jimmy Waite's 34 wins during the 1989-90 Turner Cup Championship year is the franchise record.

THE ALL-STAR FILES: All-star defenseman Bernie John has 19 points (4G, 15A) in his last nine games...John is also second among CHL d-men in points (54) and assists (42)...All-star goaltender Shawn Silver is 18-2-0 with a 1.85 GAA, three shutouts and a .927 save percentage in his last 21 games...Silver is also second in the CHL in wins (26), GAA (1.85) and save percentage (.930)

TEAM NOTES: The Ice has only two regulation losses at home this year which is tops in the CHL...Indy is 16-1-6 in one-goal games this year...Indy's 14 road wins is second best in the CHL...The Ice is third in the CHL on the penalty kill (190/219, 86.8%)...Indy is 4-3-0 against Memphis this year and 2-3-1 against Bossier-Shreveport.

"PACK THE HOUSE" LOOMS: "Pack the House Night" is Saturday, March 1st when the team hosts the Memphis RiverKings at 7:00 p.m. from Conseco Fieldhouse. This year's "Pack the House" groups include The Junior Ice youth hockey program, The Indiana Mitochondrial Support Group and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Last year's event set a then CHL record for attendance with 14,324 fans.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS RECORD: 1-1-0

Thursday, Feb. 13 (0-3 L at Tulsa) Tulsa Convention Center
Saturday, Feb. 15 (5-4 W vs Oklahoma City) Conseco Fieldhouse

BRANCH, OILERS BLANK ICE 3-0

* Tulsa used a three-goal third period and a 27-save effort from Rod Branch to earn the win...Shawn Silver had 22 saves in defeat.

ICE COME BACK TO EARN 5-4 WIN OVER BLAZERS

* The Ice rallied for four unanswered goals after a 4-1 deficit to upend the Blazers...The line of Jason Baird, Kevin St. Jacques and Jason Baird combined for nine points (4G, 5A), while Bernie John handed out three assists....Shawn Silver came on in relief between the pipes and stopped 26 shots for his 26th win.

2002-2003 INDIANAPOLIS ICE STATISTICS

Record: 34-10-6 (74 points) Home 20-2-5 Road 14-8-1

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