Wildcatters Claw Gators 3-1
Published on February 18, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
Lafayette, LA -Playing in only their 3rd home game of 2005, the Louisiana IceGators continued to struggle, losing to the Texas Wildcatters 4-1. For the IceGators the 2005 has not been kind, as Louisiana's record during the year falls to 3-15-1.
Texas scored the only goal of the 1st period as Rob Globke remained red hot against the Gators. The Florida Panthers 2nd round pick in 2002 redirected a Jeff Brown wrist shot past Nathan Marsters at 13:03 for the only tally of the first 20 minutes. It was Globke's 7th goal of the season in only 9 games as a Wildcatter, his 4th against the Gators.
The Wildcatters tallied the first two goals of the second period to extend their lead to 3-0. At 7:04, Kamil Kreps tallied on a short handed two on one for his 3rd of the season and a 2-0 Wildcatters cushion. At 10:04 the line of Globke, Cooper and Kreps struck again, this time it was Kevin Cooper off the scramble in front, putting home his 13th of the year. Louisiana finally cracked Davis Parley at 17:35 with a power play tally. Jim Shepherd scored his first goal as an IceGator and 10th overall, when he came out of the left corner and slid the puck under Parley for the lamp lighter and 3-1 deficit after 40 minutes of play.
Kreps closed out the scoring at 18:48 getting his 2nd of the night and 4th of the season on a rebound in front of a defenseless Marsters. The line of Globke, Cooper and Kreps was on the ice for all four Texas goals. With the loss, Louisiana's record is now 17-27-4, 38 points and 5th place in the South. The Gators were outshot by Texas 36-32. Power plays were 1-4 for the Gators and 0-2 for the Wildcatters. The Gators next game is tomorrow night, as the Gators and Wildcatters will finish up the home and home series with a rematch in Beaumont, starting at 7:05pm. The last time these two teams played in Texas, a league season high 15 goals were scored in a thrilling 8-7 IceGators victory. The game will be available on 960AM "the Gator" and on the internet through www.IceGators.com. The game will be available on a videocast via the B2 network and the team website.
ECHL Stories from February 18, 2005
- Rivermen Come Back to Alaska 5-4 in Overtime at Home - Peoria Rivermen
- Peoria edges Aces in OT, 5-4 - Alaska Aces
- Lynx heel Grrrowl in penalty-filled affair - Augusta Lynx
- Campbell Activated Off Injured Reserve - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Titans Rally to Defeat Storm, 4-2 - Trenton Devils
- Everblades let one slip, fall 5-4 in shootout to Pensacola - Florida Everblades
- Wildcatters Claw Gators 3-1 - Louisiana IceGators
- Checkers sink Sea Wolves battleship - Charlotte Checkers
- Pride down Inferno 3-2 in shootout - Myrtle Beach Thunderboltz
- Boardwalk Bullies Stun Royals in O.T., 4-3 - Reading Royals
- Gladiators Beat South Carolina, 4-3 in shootout - Atlanta Gladiators
- Bullies Stun Royals 4-3 In Overtime - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
- Chiefs Rally For Overtime Win Friday Night In Dayton - Dayton Bombers
- Players, Coaches Suspended, Organizations Fined - ECHL
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Coors Light All-Star MVP Doyle Donates $1,000 To Idaho Charities - ECHL
- Desrochers Wins First Reebok All-Star Idol Contest - ECHL
- Super Fan Back This Saturday - San Diego Gulls
- Only One Week Left In Alumni Jersey Auction - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Unique promotions on tap for Grrrowl - Greenville Grrrowl
- Gladiators Sign Gallant - Atlanta Gladiators
- Wheeling Hands Condors a 4-2 Loss - Bakersfield Condors
- Falcons to Host 2006 ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition - Fresno Falcons
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
