Wildcatters Suffer Game Five Loss at Home 4-2, Trail Series 3-2
April 30, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX (April 30, 2007) Vince Bellissimo continued his dominance of the Wildcatters as he scored two goals including the game winner to help the Florida Everblades beat the 'Catters 4-2 in front of 1,392 at Ford Arena. With the win, the Everblades take a 3-2 series lead in the South Division Finals.
The Wildcatters got on the board first as Mike Bayrack jammed in a rebound at 10:23 of the first period to make it 1-0. Florida followed with three unanswered goals as David Brine and Vince Bellissimo scored 2:06 apart to give the Everblades a 2-1 lead after the first period.
Just 2:45 into the second, Bellissimo scored his second of the night and seventh of the playoffs. It was his second power play goal of the night to make it 3-1 Florida. Early in the third, the 'Catters looked to rally. Mark Rooneem one timed a puck past Florida goaltender Craig Kowalski for his first of the playoffs and the lead was cut to one, but Florida answered as Brad Parsons converted on a 'Catters defensive zone turnover and quieted the Ford Arena crowd.
Florida held on for the 4-2 win and the series shifts back to Florida with the Everblades leading the best of seven South Division Finals three games to two. Florida went 2 for 6 on the power play while the Wildcatters went 0 for 6. Florida out shot Texas 28-26.
The Wildcatters face the Florida Everblades in the best of seven South Division Semifinals. The schedule is as follows:
Game 6: Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena
Game 7: Saturday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
* (if necessary)
The Kelly Cup Playoffs are in Southeast Texas for the first time in history. Playoff ticket packages are available by calling the Wildcatters at (409) 951-5500. For single game playoff tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' 2007-08 season tickets are also now on sale. They start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros.
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