Friday, December 15th Inferno 2 - SOUTH CAROLINA 4
The Inferno dropped their third straight game against the Stingrays 4-2. Bryson Busniuk and Anthony Battaglia each scored a goal in the third period as the Inferno tried to come back but could not hold on. Rob Gherson stopped 21 of 25 shots on goal.
Saturday, December 16th Inferno 2 - PENSACOLA 3
Anthony Battaglia scored only 1:05 into the game as the Inferno took a fast lead. Pensacola tied it up at 6:38 with a goal by Hemingway. Luke Fulghum scored his eighth goal of the season at 7:44 of the second period as the Inferno regain the lead 2-1. Pensacola scored two goals in the third period to steal the 3-2 win.
Sunday, December 17th Inferno 2 - FLORIDA 5
Jeff Miles and Brad Ralph each scored for the Inferno as they drop to the Everblades 5-2. Chris Thompson and Luke Fulghum each had an assist on both goals. Rob Gherson stopped 36 of 40 shots on goal. Florida outshot the Inferno 41-25.
Friday, December 22nd @ 7:05 p.m. Inferno vs. Reading Royals Carolina Coliseum This is the first time in franchise history that the Inferno will face off against the Reading Royals. Reading is in first place in the North Division of the American Conference with 28 points (12-10-0-4). The Royals are currently on a two game winning streak.
Saturday, December 23rd @ 7:35 p.m. Inferno @ Gwinnett Gladiators The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Gwinnett is in third place in the South Division with 34 points (15-7-3-1). This is the fourth of nine games against these two teams this season. The Inferno is 0-3-0-0 this year against the Gladiators.
TRANSACTIONS LAST WEEK:
LW Battaglia, Anthony activated off Injured Reserve
G Ford, Todd recalled to Toronto Marlies
D Thompson, Chris activated off Injured Reserve
D Marsh, Tyson reassigned from Toronto Marlies
Stocking Stuffer - 3 Any Game, Any Time Tickets - One Inferno T-shirt - One Souvenir Puck $49 $42 for Season Ticket Holders
UPCOMING PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:
Friday, December 22nd: Everyone Gets A Gift Night: Everyone who enters through the doors with a ticket will receive a gift. Santa Claus will also be in attendance.
Saturday, December 30th: Bad Gift Night: Received a gift you didn't like? Bring it to the game and donate it as we give all the gifts to local charities. Receive $3 off any ticket with your donation. Guns & Hoses Night: Firefighters and police officers will be in attendance. The Columbia Fire Department will showcase their smokehouse to educate children about fire. Family Night: 4 for $40 - 4 loge seats, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas.
BY THE NUMBERS:
Record: 7-11-1-3, 18 points, seventh in South Division
Home: 2-5-0-2
Road: 5-6-1-1
Most Goals: Mac Faulkner (11)
Assists: Jeff Miles (14)
Leading Scorer: Miles 23 pts (9 G, 14 A)
Power Play: 24 for 151 (15.9%), 15th in ECHL
Power Play Goals: Brad Ralph, Miles (6)
Penalty Kill: 116 of 144 (80.6%), 23rd in ECHL
Shorthanded Goals: Faulkner (1)
Game Winning Goals: Faulkner (2)
Penalty Minutes: Barr (48 PIM)
Goaltending: Gherson 1-9-0-1, 3.98 GAA, .876 save pct.
HOTTER THAN BLAZES:
Tyson Marsh has two assists in his last three games...Derek Martin has three assists in his last four games...Jeff Miles has three points (2g-1a) in his last four games...Luke Fulghum has a goal and an assist in his last two games...After coming off the IR, Anthony Battaglia has two goals in his last three games.
On Behalf of the Ice Pilots management, staff, coaching staff and players we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
TOY DRIVE: The Pensacola Ice Pilots are teaming up Oops Alley to collect toys for to the Gulf Coast Kids House. The event takes place tomorrow (Thursday) from 2 pm to 4 pm at Oops Alley located on Hwy 90 in Pace.
Fans are encouraged to bring a new toy and get a picture taken with an Ice Pilot. A ticket voucher will be given to everyone that makes a donation.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: The Pensacola Ice Pilots announced that their Tuesday, Jan. 9 game in Charleston, South Carolina against the Stingrays has been changed to Thursday, Jan. 4. The game will be played at 7:05 pm eastern, 6:05 pm central time.
In another change, the Ice Pilots announced that the Saturday, Feb. 24 game versus the Columbia Inferno at The Hangar has been changed to Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7:05 pm. All tickets printed for the Saturday, Feb. 24 date will be honored on Feb. 22.
The Ice Pilots also wanted to remind fans that the Sunday, Dec. 31 game in Charleston, South Carolina will take place at 6 pm eastern, 5 pm central.
JANUARY 19TH BIG NIGHT: It will be a busy night at The Hangar on Friday, Jan. 19 when the Pensacola Ice Pilots entertain the Texas Wildcatters at 7:05 pm. There are several big group nights planned.
The Ice Pilots will hold another Baptist Health Care Group Night for employees and their families. Baptist Health Care employees and their families can enjoy discounted tickets for $9 and sit in a designated area (section 120).
It's also College Alumni group night. Local alumni chapters will receive a discounted first level ticket. (The local alumni chapters must attend the game as groups and the discounted tickets will not be available at the Box Office). Some of the alumni chapters include: Alabama, Duke, Florida, Florida State, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Mississippi, Ohio State, Penn State, Troy University, North Carolina and Georgia Tech.
Bikers are also invited out to the Hangar for Bike Night. It's a great opportunity for bikers to show off their bikes prior to the game in the Plaza and visit with other bike owners. There will be tickets available on the first level for $9 and $12.
The College Alumni Night and the Biker Group nights are only available by calling Charlie at the Ice Pilots office at 432-PUCK, and will not be available at the Box Office.
UPCOMING GAMES AND PROMOTIONS:
FRIDAY, DEC. 22 VS. TEXAS WILDCATTERS - 7:05 PM - THE HANGAR - There will be a full team autograph session immediately after the game and the Ice Pilots will wear their Christmas jerseys.
SATURDAY, DEC. 23 VS. TEXAS WILDCATTERS - 7:05 PM - THE HANGAR - Ice Pilots will again wear the Christmas jerseys and an auction will follow after the game.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 @ AUGUSTA LYNX - 6:35 PM CENTRAL, 7:35 PM EASTERN - Game will air live on Classic Country AM1620 and the World Wide Web at Pensacola Ice Pilots :: Home of your Pensacola Ice Pilots by clicking on the Sportsjuice logo. The broadcast begins with Ice Pilots Countdown to Face-off at 6:15 pm followed by all of the action at 6:30 pm with Denis J. Puska.
FRIDAY, DEC. 29 VS. GWINNETT GLADIATORS - 7:05 PM, THE HANGAR - The Zooperstars will be in attendance for the game and perform during both Intermissions. The Zooperstars are animal characters using funny names from professional athletes such as: Dominik Hashark, Mario Lemule, Harry Canary, Snail Earnhardt, Jr, Whale Gretzky and Rusty Walrus These characters flip, bounce, shake, and dance and will be fun for all ages. The Zooperstars have performed around the country at several major league, minor league and college events, including all-star games and conference tournaments. For further information on the Zooperstars fans can check out ZOOperstars! Entertainment Shows Louisville, Kentucky.
RADIO SHOW RETURNS JANUARY 8TH: The Ice Pilots Radio Show Presented by The Montgomery Paint Company returns on Monday, Jan. 8 live from Granny Cantrell's located on Brent Lane and I-110 in Pensacola. Fans can come out from 6 pm to 7 pm and hear from Ice Pilots Head Coach Joe Clark, broadcaster Denis J. Puska and Ice Pilots players. The show is aired live on Classic Country AM1620 and the World Wide Web at Pensacola Ice Pilots :: Home of your Pensacola Ice Pilots by clicking on the sportsjuice logo.
NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP: If you have not yet signed up for the Ice Pilots newsletter and insider, it's very easy to do so. Just click on the Insider on the front page or select mailing list from contact menu. Fill out the appropriate information and you will receive emails from the hockey club when press releases are sent out.
For further information on the Pensacola Ice Pilots please contact Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Denis Puska at (850) 432-7825 or dpuska@icepilots.com.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Checkers are busy in the community this holiday season beginning with an appearance tonight at the inaugural 'Hooters Happy Hour' from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Hooters on South Boulevard. The Checkers will continue their community appearances at 6:00 pm on Friday at WBT's Holiday on Ice at The Green Uptown.
Join Dan Murphy, Zdenek Bahensky, Corey Potter, Ryan Constant, Kenny Smith and Daymen Rycroft at the first 'Hooters Happy Hour' from 7:00 to 9:00 pm tonight at the Hooters located at 9807 South Boulevard. The players will be signing autographs.
Alex Westlund and Kenton Smith, along with Chubby the Checkers mascot, will be at WBT's Holiday on Ice at The Green Uptown to skate with fans and sign autographs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Friday.
The Checkers are back at home at 7:00 pm Thursday vs. the Reading Royals. Tickets for tomorrow's game can be purchased by calling 704.342.4.ICE or purchase and print your tickets at home by visiting Charlotte Bobcats Arena :: Home.
2007 Rbk Hockey ECHL All-Star Game Announcement Schedule
PRINCETON, N.J. (Dec. 20, 2006) - The ECHL announced on Wednesday that the announcements for the 2007 Rbk Hockey ECHL All-Star Game will be made as follows:
Thursday, Dec. 21
American Conference Starting Lineup and Roster
Friday, Dec. 22
National Conference Starting Lineup and Roster
Tuesday, Jan. 2
American Conference Coaches and National Conference Coaches
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Equipment Managers and Trainers
The 15th Annual ECHL All-Star Game and the 10th Annual ECHL All-Star Skills Competition will be held at Qwest Arena in Boise, Idaho.
The Skills Competition is at 7 p.m. MT on Jan. 16 and the All-Star Game is at 7 p.m. MT on Jan. 17.
KSLX, Coach & Willie's Host "Guys Night Out" Saturday
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes and the San Antonio Rampage, will host the first of six "Guys Night Out" presented by Classic Rock 100.7 FM KSLX and Coach & Willie's at 7:11 p.m. Saturday when the RoadRunners welcome the Victoria Salmon Kings to US Airways Center.
"Guys Night Out" includes a ticket to the game, a voucher good for a 16 oz. beverage at the main US Airways Center concessions stands, and a t-shirt voucher good for an official "Guys Night Out" t-shirt all for just $13 by logging on to phxroadrunners.com: Home.
Listen to Classic Rock 100.7 FM KSLX for your chance to win a RoadRunners' "Guys Night Out" prize package. Also, be sure to visit Coach & Willie's before each "Guys Night Out" game and receive two-for-one dinner specials on pasta and pizza.
The remaining "Guys Night Out" games will be Dec. 30 vs. Long Beach, Jan. 6 vs. Las Vegas, Feb. 17 vs. Alaska, March 17 vs. Las Vegas, and March 24 vs. Fresno.
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center at 7:11 p.m. Thursday as they welcome back the Victoria Salmon Kings. It's another "Thirsty Throwback Thursday" presented by Alice Cooper'stown. Head to Cooper'stown following the game, present your RoadRunners' game ticket, collect your special "Thirsty Thursday" cup, and enjoy $2 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts and free soda for the rest of the evening. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Individual game tickets for the 2006-07 regular season start as low $7 in the lower section and can be purchased at the US Airways Center Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Ticketmaster.com. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
MacLean scores twice to help Stingrays past Lynx 3-1
North Charleston, SC - South Carolina Stingrays captain Cail MacLean scored twice in the first period, including the game winner, to pace his club past the visiting Augusta Lynx on Wednesday night at the North Charleston Coliseum.
MacLean scored the first of two goals in the opening frame just 1:48 into the game, putting home the rebound of a Matt Stefanishion shot to give the Stingrays a 1-0 lead. Later in the period Jamie Fraser and Evan Schwabe would set up MacLean alone at the side of the Lynx net during a South Carolina power play at 18:15 for a 2-0 advantage after 20 minutes of play.
Peter Szabo stretched the Stingrays' lead to three goals at 5:21 before Mike Erickson potted his fifth goal of the year at 8:47, a power play marker from Jamie Johnson and Nathan Saunders.
Despite several good scoring chances in the third period, Davis Parley was equal to the task and kept Augusta to just one goal on 28 shots in the game for the win. Dave McKee finished with 38 saves to take the loss.
Augusta gets back to action Friday night when they host the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:35 pm. Mezzanine tickets are just $5 each by calling the Lynx office at (706) 724-4ICE - get yours and join us for some pre-Christmas cheering with Santa!
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - Cail MacLean scored two goals and Davis Parley made 27 saves to lead the South Carolina Stingrays past the Augusta Lynx 3-1 in front of 3,945 fans at the North Charleston Coliseum.
"It was a good team effort," South Carolina coach Jason Fitzsimmons said. "MacLean set the tone with the opening two goals, but Parley was the difference. He played terrific down the stretch to preserve the win. Stephen Werner was injured and it looks like we will lose him for two to three weeks."
South Carolina (13-11-2, 28 points) hit stride at 1:48 of the first period. MacLean sent a backhand shot past goaltender Dave McKee for his ninth goal of the season. Helpers went to rookies Matt Stefanishion and Jamie Fraser, who returned from a two-game stint with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.
MacLean went back to work and deposited his second of the game on the power play at the 18:15 mark of the first to make it 2-0 for South Carolina assisted by Evan Schwabe and Fraser.
Peter Szabo gave the Stingrays a 3-0 lead, scoring his fourth tally of the campaign at 5:21 of the second. Scott Romfo and Stefanishion collected assists.
Augusta (12-16-0, 24 points) got on the scoreboard with the man advantage. Mike Erickson buried a shot past Parley from Jamie Johnson and Nathan Saunders at 8:47.
In the third, Parley made 15 saves to hold off the Lynx pressure and register his 11th victory of the season.
South Carolina converted on 1-of-7 power play opportunities, while Augusta went 1-for-3 on the man advantage. Stingrays outshot the Lynx 41-28.
The Stingrays take to the road for games on Friday and Saturday at 7:35 p.m. against the Florida Everblades at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida.
For live play-by-play action join Mike Kelly, "Voice of the Stingrays" on ESPN Radio 910 The Team and online at stingrayshockey.com: Home beginning at 7:20 p.m. with the Benito's Pregame Show. Watch the game live on the web telecast for $6 each at stingrayshockey.com: Home, courtesy of B2 Networks.
South Carolina's next home game is at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 31 versus the Pensacola Ice Pilots. It's the New Year's Eve game sponsored by Piggly Wiggly, which features free parking and special tuxedo jerseys to be worn by the Stingrays.
Give the gift of hockey with the new Holiday Package. Purchase four upper level tickets and a T-shirt for only $49 or upgrade to lower level seats for only $10 more.
Don't miss the fast-paced, action-packed, family affordable fun! Purchase your flex package today. You pick the games; you pocket the savings! Call 744-2248 to talk to a ticket sales manager for more information.
Discounted groups tickets, birthday packages, Kids Club information and fundraiser opportunities are available by calling 744-2248 or by visiting online at stingrayshockey.com: Home. Stingrays Hockey - A Whole Lot Cooler!
Kip Brennan makes home debut Friday, Ice Dogs to give away 10 PS3's Saturday
LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Long Beach Ice Dogs of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the Boston Bruins, have an exciting weekend planned, as former NHL enforcer Kip Brennan makes his Long Beach Arena debut when the Ice Dogs host Phoenix on Friday, December 22nd at 7:30pm. The Ice Dogs will be giving away Sony PlayStation 3's to 10 lucky fans on Saturday when the Ice Dogs' host the Stockton Thunder at 7pm.
Former NHL tough guy, Kip Brennan, will make his long awaited Long Beach Arena debut for the Ice Dogs on "Bah-Hum-Bug-Night" when the Ice Dogs host the Phoenix RoadRunners on Friday night at 7:30pm. This is the first meeting between the two clubs after combining for 11 fighting majors and 143 penalty minutes back on November 25th in Phoenix. All fans in attendance will receive a free raffle ticket to be redeemed at Saturday night's home game vs. the Stockton Thunder (must be present to win/must have ticket to game) for a chance to walk away with one of ten PS3's. The $2 beer garden and $2 hot dogs will also be made available during Friday night's game.
The Ice Dogs will be in the holiday spirit on Saturday night at 7pm vs. the Stockton Thunder as 10 lucky fans will leave the arena with a PS3! All fans in attendance will receive an Ice Dogs' Holiday ornament when the Ice Dogs look to take two points from the Thunder for the first time this season. Along with the 10 PS3's raffled off for free, the Ice Dogs will be giving away one PS3 during the "Chuck-a-Puck" promotion with portions of the proceeds being donated to long time Ice Dogs fan and twelve year-old Brandon White, who was diagnosed with bone cancer in April and is currently in treatment.
Anchorage, AK - The Alaska Aces used tallies from four different skaters and 32 saves from goaltender Derek Gustafson, as the defending Kelly Cup Champions coasted to a 4-0 blanking of the Steelheads at Sullivan Arena on Wednesday night.
It's the seventh loss in the last eight games for the Steelheads (12-10-1-1), who were shut out for the first time in the regular season since Derek Laxdal took over as head coach at the start of last season. Meanwhile, the first-place Aces (16-8-0-0) have now won five straight games and their West Division lead stands at three points over the Phoenix RoadRunners and six points over the Steelheads.
The Aces got the only goal of the first period, using a four-on-four situation to take a 1-0 lead. At 13:49, defenseman Corbin Schmidt was the recipient of a give-and-go passing play with veteran forward Kimbi Daniels, with Schmidt's one-timer from the slot beating Steve Silverthorn (nine saves) to the blocker side.
Three, second period goals helped the Aces take a 4-0 advantage heading into the second intermission. At 6:02, defenseman Joey Hope took Daniels' feed in the high slot and beat Silverthorn, with Matt Robinson collecting the second assist. Then late in the frame, the Aces scored twice in 23 seconds off goals by Julian Talbot and Robinson. Daniels drew the lone helper on Talbot's eighth of the season, while Robinson went sliding to his stomach to sweep home a rebound off forward Ryan MacMurchy's offering to make it 4-0.
Through two periods, the shots favored the Steelheads at 16-13, but their deficit was four goals.
Neither team scored in the third period, in which Steelheads' rookie goaltender John Daigneau (four saves) came in to start the frame, replacing Silverthorn. Gustafson stopped 16 shots in the third period for his first shutout of the season. The final shots favored the Steelheads, 32-17.
The Steelheads continue their three-game series at Sullivan Arena on Friday, December 22. The puck drops at 9:15 p.m. MST. The game can be viewed in its entirety via the B2 Networks for $6. Visit Happy Holidays! - idahosteelheads.com for more details. Locally in Boise, the start of Friday's game will be pre-empted on KTIK "The Ticket, The Sports Station". The Steelheads' next home game is Thursday, December 28 versus Bakersfield. Steelheads' single-game tickets can be purchased via Happy Holidays! - idahosteelheads.com (using the all-new, print-at-home feature), by calling 331-TIXS or from the Qwest Arena box office.
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