Wildcatters Weekly

Published on January 3, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release


Beaumont, TX (January 3, 2005)– The Texas Wildcatters, an affiliate of the Florida Panthers (NHL) and San Antonio Rampage (AHL), played three games last week posting a 1-1-1 record.

On Thursday, the Wildcatters halted their 10-game winless streak with a 2-1 win in a close fought battle against the Louisiana IceGators. Wildcatters goals came from Ryan Fultz and Terry Marchant. Netminder Phil Osaer won his second game on home ice, facing 34 shots and turning aside 33.

The first day of the new year had the Wildcatters taking on the Reading Royals in Texas for the first time ever. The ‘Catters fell in the shootout 3-2 as goalie Phil Osaer faced 49 shots in regulations before the loss in the eighth round of the shootout. Wildcatters goals were scored by Dean Stork and John Snowden.

In the rematch the Royals scored four second period goals and went onto win the game by a final score of 6-2. The ‘Catters had goals from defenseman Dean Stork for the second night in a row and Eric Sonnenberg scored his first professional goal of the year.

The Wildcatters close out their eight-game homestand this weekend with a games Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the ‘Catters will face off with the Mississippi Sea Wolves and on Sunday the Pensacola Ice Pilots will be in Beaumont.

Rampage Update

Jeremy Swanson has played four games with the Rampage posting a (+2) rating with 6 penalty minutes.

Home Cookin'

The Wildcatters are in the midst of an eight-game homestand which stretches through January 9th. The ‘Catters have played six of the eight games ( 1-3-2) at home and will play their next game on Saturday, January 8th against division rival Mississippi at 7:05.

Player of the Month/Week Nomination:

· Player of the Month: Terry Marchant (10 gp, 4g, 3a, 7 pts)

· Goalie of the Month: Phil Osaer (7 gp, 1-6-0, 2.76 GAA, 0.921 sv%)

· Rookie of the Month: Jeremy Swanson ( 5 gp, 0g, 0a, 0 pts)

· Player of the Week: Ryan Fultz (3 gp, 1g, 4a, 5 pts)

· Goalie of the Week: Phil Osaer (2 gp, 1-0-1, 2.14 GAA. 0.964 sv %)

Texas Point Producers:

Forward Ryan Fultz had five points this week, a goal and an assist against Louisiana on Thursday, and three assists this weekend vs. Reading

Forward Terry Marchant had four points this week with a goal against Louisiana and three assists vs. Reading

Defenseman Dean Stork had two goals in the two games against Reading this weekend

Forward Andrew Ianiero had three assists this week, two against Louisiana and one against Reading

‘Catters Transactions:

12/09/2004 Delete LOU DICKENSON (LW) recalled to San Antonio (AHL)

12/11/2004 Add LOU DICKENSON (LW) assigned by San Antonio (AHL)

12/13/2004 Delete TONY LAWRENCE (LW) traded to Bakersfield

12/13/2004 Add GRANT McNEILL (F) assigned by San Antonio (AHL)

12/18/2004 Delete LOU DICKENSON (LW) recalled by San Antonio (AHL)

12/19/2004 Delete JEREMY SWANSON (D) recalled by San Antonio (AHL)

12/30/2004 Delete TIM BRANHAM (D) traded to Florida

12/31/2004 Delete ERIC SONNENBERG (LW) recalled to San Antonio

1/1/2005 Add LOU DICKENSON (LW) reassigned by San Antonio

1/1/2005 Add ERIC SONNENBERG (LW) reassigned by San Antonio

Upcoming Week

The Wildcatters have two games this upcoming week. The Mississippi Sea Wolves are in town on Saturday night for the sixth meeting between the teams. The ‘Catters are 1-3-1 against the Sea Wolves. The team has back-to-back games scheduled Saturday and Sunday. Sunday's match up is against the Pensacola Ice Pilots. Andrew Ianiero leads the team against both the Sea Wolves with 7 points (2g, 5a) and the Ice Pilots with 4 points (1g, 3a).

Wildcatters' Schedule: Wildcatters Record Against Opposition

Monday: Day Off

Tuesday: 10:00-11:30 Practice

Wednesday: 10:00-11:30 Practice

Thursday: No Practice

Friday: TBA

Saturday: Game vs. Mississippi Sea Wolves ( 1-3-1)

Sunday: *Game vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots ( 1-2-0)

*KFDM presents Kids Day with all tickets for kids 12 and under only costing $5.00

Team Leaders:

Goals: John Snowden (11)

Assists: Andrew Ianiero (14)

Points: Andrew Ianiero (23)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Kostadine (103)

Power Play Goals: Andrew Ianiero (4)

Plus/Minus: Dean Stork (+5)

Wins: Phil Osaer (4)

Goals Against Average: Phil Osaer (2.70)

Save Percentage: Phil Osaer (0.923)

Team Records:

Overall: 6-16-7 = 19 points

Home: 2-10-3

Road: 4-6-4

Last 10 games: 1-7-2

Streak: 0-1-1

Power Play: 19-116 16.37%

Penalty Kill: 109-134 81.34%

Wildcatters Weekly: "Wildcatters Weekly" will return tonight live from the West Bar and Grill from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1450 The Ticket. This is a great opportunity for fans to meet left wing Eric Sonnenberg along with Head Coach Robert Dirk.

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