WHA2 wraps up All-Star festivities
January 28, 2004 - SPHL (SPHL) News Release
CELEBRATION, Fla. â The World Hockey Association 2 (WHA2) wrapped up the Inaugural WHA2 All-Star Game and Festivities in Jacksonville today after a thrilling win by the WHA2 League All-Stars over the Jacksonville Barracudas by a score of 7 â 6 in overtime last night.
WHA2 Co-Chairman of the Board and Olympic Gold Medalist Mike Eruzione dropped the ceremonial first puck, signed autographs for fans, and was a special guest on the IRN.FM broadcast during the second period.
Macon Trax forward Steve Zoryk was named the MVP of the All-Star Game. Zoryk scored the first goal of the game and assisted on the game-winning goal by Miami Manatees forward Kevin Swider in overtime. Overall, Zoryk had two goals and three assists.
"We were very happy with our first WHA2 All-Star Game. The fans seemed to enjoy the high scoring, fast action, and thrilling overtime play." WHA2 Chairman of the Board David Waronker said. "We are looking forward to our second All-Star Game next year."
All WHA2 fans can own a piece of WHA2 history by bidding on the All-Star jerseys. Visit www.game-worn.com to place your bid.
Lakeland resident Diane Hancock is the lucky winner of the WHA2 autographed practice jersey. She won by visiting www.wha2.com and voting for the All-Star starting line-up back in December. The jersey has the autographs of the entire All-Star Team, the entire Jacksonville Barracudas team, and Co-Chairman of the WHA2 Board Mike Eruzione.
The WHA2 has six member teams for the 2003 â 2004 season: the Alabama Slammers, Jacksonville Barracudas, Lakeland Loggerheads, Macon Trax, Miami Manatees, and Orlando Seals. Every game is broadcast on www.irn.fm.
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