Today In The ECHL

Published on April 1, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release

Gwinnett Gladiators (40-22-7) at Florence Pride (28-32-9) 7:00 ET

* Florence is 1-2-1 all-time against Gwinnett after a 4-3 win on March 19.
* Gladiators' Kevin Doell has eight points (5g-3a) in his last five games and leads ECHL rookies with 32 goals.
* Wes Goldie leads the Pride with 57 points and ranks fourth in the ECHL with 36 goals.
* Gwinnett's road penalty kill ranks second in the ECHL with 88.6 percent (124-for-140).

Columbus Cottonmouths (36-25-8) at Augusta Lynx (31-31-7) 7:05 ET

* Columbus is 4-3-0 against Augusta is 4-3-0 and 8-13-0 all-time in the regular season.
* Columbus' Jason Tapp is 15-7-4 and is tied for the ECHL lead with five shutouts.
* Cottonmouths lead the ECHL on the penalty kill with 87.8 percent (282-for-321).
* Lynx' Louis Goulet had seven goals, 12 assists and was +3 in 14 games in March.

South Carolina Stingrays (38-27-4) at Greenville Grrrowl (14-51-5) 7:05 ET

* South Carolina is 5-0-0 against Greenville in 2003-04 and 34-5-0 all-time in the regular season.
* Grrrowl's Mike Nelson has three goals, 13 assists and is +3 in his last 10 games.
* Stingrays' road power play leads the ECHL with 23.2 percent (39-for-168).
* Greenville's Mark Concannon had two power-play goals and 14 points (6g-8a) in 14 games in March.

Pensacola Ice Pilots (39-21-9) at Louisiana IceGators (47-21-2) 7:05 CT

* Pensacola is 7-6-2 against Louisiana in 2003-04 after a 4-2 win on March 20.
* Louisiana ranks second in the ECHL in goals allowed with 2.31 goals per game.
* Ice Pilots rank second in the ECHL on the power play with 21.8 percent (72-for-331).
* IceGators' power play leads the ECHL with 21.9 percent (78-for-356).

Mississippi Sea Wolves (43-19-7) at Texas Wranglers (20-43-6) 7:05 CT

* Mississippi is 12-2-0 all-time against Texas after a 3-2 win on March 21.
* Texas' Cory Morgan had five power-play goals and 14 points (6g-8a) in 13 games in March.
* Sea Wolves' Sergei Kuznetsov has two game-winning goals and 23 points (11g-12a) in 14 games against Texas.
* Wildcatters' Mark Scally is 2-1-0 with a 2.94 goals against average in his last three games.


2004 Kelly Cup Playoffs Update

Louisiana can clinch the Central Division on Thursday if:

Louisiana wins AND Mississippi loses

OR

Louisiana loses in overtime/shootout AND Mississippi loses in regulation


Most Shutouts, Individual, Career
20 - Marc Magliarditi, 1997 to present
18 - Daniel Berthiaume, 1994 to present
16 - Jason Saal, 1996 to present
14 - David Brumby, 1996 to present
Maxime Gingras, 1998-2003
13 - Scott Stirling, 2000 to present
Sandy Allan, 1996-2002

Most Shutouts, Season
7 - Frederic Cloutier, Louisiana, 2001-02
David Brumby, Jackson, 1999-2000
Maxime Gingras, Richmond, 1998-99
5 - several players, most recently by:
Jason Tapp, Columbus, 2003-04
Derek Gustafson, Louisiana, 2003-04

Most Shutouts, Season
11 - Wheeling Nailers, 2003-04
10 - Louisiana IceGators, 2001-02
9 - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies, 2003-04
Jackson Bandits, 2002-03
Trenton Titans, 2000-01
Richmond Renegades, 1998-99
8 - Columbus Cottonmouths, 2003-04
Peoria Rivermen, 2003-04

Most Minutes Played By A Goaltender, Season
3,723 - Mark Michaud, Hampton Roads, 1993-94
3,664 - Brian Eklund, Pensacola, 2003-04
3,471 - Greg Hewitt, Mobile, 2001-02
3,454 - Kirk Daubenspeck, South Carolina, 2002-03
3,408 - Jan Lasak, Hampton Roads, 1999-2000

Most Wins By A Goaltender, Season
38 - Mark Michaud, Hampton Roads, 1993-94
37 - Brian Eklund, Pensacola, 2003-04
36 - Kirk Daubenspeck, South Carolina, 2002-03
Jan Lasak, Hampton Roads, 1999-2000
Doug Bonner, Louisiana, 1997-98
Marc Delorme, Louisiana, 1996-97

Most Saves By A Goaltender, One Season
2,141 - Brian Eklund, Pensacola, 2003-04
1,831 - Mark Michaud, Hampton Roads Admirals, 1993-94
1,808 - Ray LeBlanc, Jacksonville Lizard Kings, 1999-2000
1,802 - Kirk Daubenspeck, South Carolina, 2002-03
1,787 - David Brumby, Jackson Bandits, 1999-2000

ECHL Stories from April 1, 2004

• Mississippi dials up the 'Catters, 5-3 - Texas Wildcatters
• IceGators Leave Home Ice With A 4-1 Win - Louisiana IceGators
• Sea Wolves Nab Nextel Cup, Top Wildcatters 5-3 - Mississippi Sea Wolves
• Pride prevail in OT - Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz
• Lynx Blank Snakes, 4-0 - Augusta Lynx
• Gladiators drop 5-4 OT decision to Pride - Atlanta Gladiators
• Nesting Dolls Friday and Replica Jersey Night Saturday - Bakersfield Condors
• Deschatelets Named Gulls Player of the Month - San Diego Gulls
• Matchbox Cars and Jersey Raffle Highlight Season's Final Weekend - Fresno Falcons
• Willett and Mears to be Honored this Saturday - Bakersfield Condors
• ECHL Transactions - ECHL
• ECHL Playoffs Have Seen Share Of Last-Day Qualifiers - ECHL
• Garnett Recalled to Chicago - Atlanta Gladiators
• Titans sign Markusen, Allen goes to Binghamton - Trenton Devils
• Storey and Gustafson named to All-ECHL Team - Pensacola Ice Pilots
• Walby, Baxter Named To 2003-04 All-ECHL Teams - Mississippi Sea Wolves
• Nailers Jaffray named to All-ECHL Second Team - Wheeling Nailers
• Kuznetsov Placed On IR; Cava Activated - Mississippi Sea Wolves
• San Diego, Wheeling Tied In Brabham Cup Race - ECHL
• Six Still Fighting For Last Four Kelly Cup Playoff Berths - ECHL
• Post Season Meet and Greet/Jersey Auction with the Columbus Cottonmouths - Columbus Cottonmouths
• McCullough Named to All ECHL Second Team - Florida Everblades
• Bullies To Wear Casino-Themed Jerseys Saturday - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
• Neilson Named First Team All ECHL - Pensacola Ice Pilots
• Pederson Named to All-ECHL Second Team - San Diego Gulls
• Curtin, Stirling Bring Bullies More Honors - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
• 2003-04 All-ECHL Teams Announced - ECHL
• Mississippi Announces Top Players In March - Mississippi Sea Wolves
• USA Hockey Selects Former Wheeling Coach Laviolette To Coach National Team In World Championships - ECHL
• Today In The ECHL - ECHL
• Chiefs Sign Defensman From University of New Brunswick - Johnstown Chiefs
• Condors Remain Hot, 3-1 Over Idaho - Bakersfield Condors
• Aces win 4-2, now .500 on road - Alaska Aces
• Ice Dogs flushed by Aces - Long Beach Ice Dogs
• Gulls Beat Vegas In OT, 2-1 - San Diego Gulls

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