Tonight's Match up

November 23, 2003 - SPHL (SPHL)
Florida Seals News Release


Miami Ice: The Orlando Seals host the undefeated Miami Manatees tonight, with a chance to tie the Manatees in the WHA2 standings. Three of the Seals next four games are also with Miami.

Records: The Seals are 2-1-0 with 4 points tied for third place in WHA2.

Miami is 3-0-0 with 6 points tied for first place in WHA2.

Season Series: This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. The Seals and Miami will play each other 12 times this season.

Recent Results: The Seals went on the road for the first time this season and took a 5-3 decision from the Alabama Slammers on Friday night.

Miami last played on November 15th and beat Jacksonville, 5-2.

Power Play: Seals 4-14 28.6% 2nd Miami 6-17 35.3% 1st

Penalty Kill: Seals 14-18 77.8% 4th Miami 19-20 95.0% 1st

Familiar Faces: The Manatees have three players on their roster, Todd Nowicki, Darcy Johnson, and Liam McCarthy who played for the Seals last season.

Hot Sands: Mike Sanderson took over the Seals scoring lead with a two goal and two assist effort on Friday night. He now has three goals and three assists for six points in three games.

Topping The Charts: Miami poses an offensive threat with 20 goals in just three games. Eric Pericone leads the league in scoring with 10 points and Ryan Kiley and Oak Hewer are tied for second with seven points.

Next Up: The Seals who have three of their next four games against Miami, will travel to visit the Manatees on Wednesday. All Seals games can be heard on www.IRN.FM.



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