Wildcatters Weekly
Published on October 30, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX (October 30, 2006) The Texas Wildcatters enter the week with a 3-1-0-0 record after a home and home sweep of the Pensacola Ice Pilots. For the first time in team history, the Wildcatters won their home opener. They defeated the Ice Pilots on Saturday night by a score of 6-4. The Catters are tied for second place in the American Conference's South Division with 6 points.
This Week's Games
Friday, November 3 at Columbia 6:05 p.m. CT Carolina Coliseum
The Wildcatters head back out on the road as they begin a three game road trip in Columbia, SC against the Inferno. The Inferno comes into the week with a record of 2-2-1-1 for a total of 6 points. Columbia is led by Anthony Battaglia who is tied for third in the league with 10 points. Wildcatters Head Coach Malcolm Cameron was once an assistant coach with the Inferno during the 2001-02 season.
Saturday, November 4 at Gwinnett 6:35 p.m. CT at The Arena at Gwinnett Center
The Wildcatters continue their road trip as they face the defending American Conference Champion Gwinnett Gladiators. The Gladiators are tied for the best record in the league and are first in the South Division at 4-1-0-0 with 8 points. Gwinnett's Brad Schell leads the ECHL in scoring with 14 points in five games.
Sunday, November 5 at Charlotte 3:00 p.m. CT at Charlotte Bobcats Arena
The Wildcatters finish up their road trip with a Sunday afternoon game at Charlotte against the 3-1-0-0 Checkers. Charlotte is tied with the Wildcatters for second place in the South Division. Mark Lee leads Charlotte with nine points and the Checkers set a new ECHL record this season with 8 power play goals in a game.
Last week - Wildcatters Swept Pensacola, Won Home Opener for the First-Time Ever
Friday, October 27 at Pensacola 4-1 Win
The Wildcatters spoiled the home opener for the Pensacola Ice Pilots coming away with a 4-1 win in front of a crowd of 5,521 at the Pensacola Civic Center. The Wildcatters capitalized on the power play scoring all four of their goals on the man advantage. Matt Yeats made 29 saves as the Wildcatters moved to 2-1-0 on the young season. Brandin Cote scored twice for Texas, including the game winning goal, in the victory. J.F. David and Kevin Baker added goals for the Wildcatters.
Saturday, October 28 vs. Pensacola 6-4 Win
The Texas Wildcatters on the strength of six power play goals defeated the Pensacola Ice Pilots for the second time in as many nights by a score of 6-4. It was the first-ever home opening win for the Wildcatters in their brief three-year history and they did in front of a crowd of 4,050 at Ford Arena. Marco Rosa scored two goals on the evening and Leon Hayward scored the game winner at the 13:54 mark of period number three. Kevin Baker, Paul Albers and Mike Bayrack added goals for the victorious Wildcatters. Goaltender Miroslav Kopriva made 26 saves in his first start for Texas. The Wildcatters took full advantage of their power plays going 6 for 25 on the evening.
Wildcatters Itinerary (All Times are Central)
Monday, Oct. 30: Practice @ Ford Arena
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Practice @ Ford Arena
Wednesday, Nov. 1 Practice @ Ford Arena
Depart for Columbia, SC
Thursday, Nov. 2 Day Off
Friday, Nov. 3 Pre-Game Skate, 10:15 a.m. @ Carolina Coliseum
GAME at Columbia, 6:05 p.m. @ Carolina Coliseum
Saturday, Nov. 4 GAME at Gwinnett, 6:35 p.m @ The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Sunday, Nov. 5 GAME at Charlotte, 3:00 p.m. @ Charlotte Bobcats Arena
(Practices only open to media, not open to the public)
Upcoming Home Games at Ford Arena
Friday, Nov. 10 vs. Gwinnett 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11 vs. Gwinnett 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 17 vs. Augusta 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 18 vs. Augusta 7:05 p.m.
Congrats to Chuck-A-Puck Winners
Ashley Suson of Beaumont was the winner of $100 cash prize as he was able to land his puck in the helmet at center ice during Chuck-A-Puck.
Wildcatters On The Air
ESPN Radio 1450 am The Ticket is the exclusive home for Texas Wildcatters Hockey all season long. Join the "Voice of the Wildcatters" Anthony Langella, Jr. for all the play-by-play action. The Wildcatters Warm-up show will begin 20 minutes prior to opening face-off. You can also catch the action at www.wildcattershockey.com by clicking on the listen to the ticket link on the left side of the home page. Games are also available to view for a fee on the B2 Networks by clicking on the link at the left of the Wildcatters homepage. Also, the radio show with Head Coach Malcolm Cameron will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at the West Bar and Grill in Beaumont. The West Bar and Grill is located at 6445 Calder Avenue.
Ticket Information
The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros. The next Wildcatters home game is on Friday, November 10 vs. the defending American Conference Champion Gwinnett Gladiators. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. 2006-07 Season Tickets are still available. Wildcatters' season tickets start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and free merchandise. Group discount plans are also available by calling (409) 951-5500. For single game tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office or call (409) 951-5440. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com.
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