BILOXI, Miss. � The Mississippi Sea Wolves staged come from behind efforts in all three games over the weekend, capturing three straight wins.
On Friday, Mississippi trailed 3-1 at Baton Rouge, but rallied to score four straight goals and beat the Kingfish 5-4. Saturday night, Pensacola opened up a 2-0 lead, however the Sea Wolves tied it up and beat the Ice Pilots 3-2 in the shootout. Then Sunday, Baton Rouge scored the first goal, but Mississippi replied with four unanswered goals, winning 4-1 over the Kingfish.
Last Week: (3-0-0)
Sea Wolves (5) at Baton Rouge (4); Fri. Oct. 25 � Riverside Centroplex, Baton Rouge
Sea Wolves (3) vs. Pensacola (2) SO; Sat. Oct. 26 - Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sea Wolves (4) vs. Baton Rouge (1); Sun. Oct. 27 � Mississippi Coast Coliseum
The Week Ahead:
Monday, Oct. 28 � Day off
Tuesday, Oct. 29 � Practice open to the public � 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30 � Practice open to the public � 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31 � Practice open to the public � 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 1 vs. Arkansas � 7:35 p.m. � Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Saturday, Nov. 2 at Pensacola � 7:05 p.m. � Pensacola Civic Center
Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Louisiana � 5:05 p.m. � Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Game Previews:
Friday, Nov. 1 vs. Arkansas � 7:35 p.m. � Mississippi Coast Coliseum
It�s the first of 12 head-to-head meetings between the teams. Last year, Mississippi went 5-2 against Arkansas overall, 3-0 at the Wolves Den. Sea Wolves forward Darryl Campbell plays his first game against his former team.
Saturday, Nov 2 at Pensacola - 7:05 p.m. - Pensacola Civic Center
It's the third straight Saturday, that Mississippi and Pensacola battle it out. The Sea Wolves won the first two games both at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. On Saturday, the Sea Wolves rallied from a 2-0 deficit, winning 3-2 in the shootout. This is the first of six games between the teams at the Hangar.
Mississippi defenseman Jim Baxter has one goal and three assists to lead the way for the Sea Wolves against Pensacola.
Ice Pilots are led by Louis Dumont, who has collected one goal and three assists against Mississippi.
Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Louisiana � 5:05 p.m. � Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Both of Mississippi�s losses have come against Louisiana. The IceGators beat the Sea Wolves 5-3 on October 20 at the Wolves Den. Louisiana also doubled up Mississippi 4-2 at the Cajundome on October 18.
Louisiana�s Shawn McNeil has scored four goals in the two games, including a pair of goals in each game against Mississippi. IceGators� Nathan Rempel and Kevin Mitchell each have four assists against the Sea Wolves. Mississippi has been led by captain Steffon Walby, with one goal and three assists in the two losses against the Gators.
Transactions:
10/21 Add SEAN MATILE (G) added to roster
10/21 Delete CHRIS CAVA (D) placed on 7 day IR
10/21 Delete CHUCK THUSS (G) emergency backup goaltender released
10/22 Add STU PIETERSMA (RW) added to roster
10/22 Delete SENEQUE HYACINTHE (RW) placed on 7-day IR
10/24 Delete MIKE BUCKLEY (G) moved to 30-day IR
Player of the Week:
For the second straight week, Sea Wolves assistant coach and captain Steffon Walby earns the team honors. The right wing scored two goals and collected four assists for a total of six points. The 6-foot, 200-pound native of Lodi, Wisconsin tallied a key shorthanded goal and chipped in two assists in the come from behind win on Friday at Baton Rouge. Walby was held off the scoresheet for the first time this season on Saturday in the Sea Wolves win against Pensacola. Then Sunday, he scored a power play marker and added two assists in the victory over Baton Rouge. Walby is the East Coast Hockey League leader with 17 points. He has five goals and 12 assists in eight games.
Goaltender of the Week:
Greg Gardner posted victories in all three Sea Wolves wins. The 6-foot, 190-pound native of Mississauga, Ontario made 95 saves on 102 shots, for a .931 save percentage. Gardner also posted a 2.27 goals-against average in the three games to improve his record to 6-2-0.
Injured Reserve:
* Right Wing Seneque Hyacinthe and defenseman Chris Cava are on the 7-day injured reserve.
* Goaltender Mike Buckley along with defensemen David Cornacchia and Steve Bewley remain on the 30-day IR.
Streaking Sea Wolves:
* Forward Darryl Campbell has a three-game point streak (1g-2a).
* Defenseman Jim Baxter has points in two straight games (1g-2a).
* Veteran forward Dave Paradise has a two-game point streak (1g-1a).
Sea Wolves �On the Air�:
Tune into all of the Sea Wolves play-by-play hockey coverage on flagship radio station Q 92.5 FM. The hard-hitting, fast paced hockey excitement is also available across the internet at MsSeaWolves.com.
Sea Wolves in the Community:
Tuesday, October 29
1:00 p.m.
West Wortham Elementary � �Hooked on Reading� � 2nd and 3rd Grades
Steve Bewley, Dwayne Blais, Jason Crain and Josh Bennett
Wednesday, October 30
12:15 p.m.
Popp�s Ferry Elementary School � �Hooked on Reading� � 1st Grade
Ryan Clark and Greg Gardner
1:30 p.m.
St. John Elementary School � Assembly for Red Ribbon Week � Anti-Drug Message
Mike Buckley, Doug Christiansen, Sean Matile, Dave Paradise
Thursday, October 31
12:15 p.m.
Popp�s Ferry Elementary School � �Hooked on Reading� � 1st Grade
Jim Baxter, Chris Cava
5:30 p.m.
Trick or Treat Down the Street, Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Steve Bewley, Dwayne Blais, Doug Christiansen, Darryl Campbell, Jeff Hutchins, Austin Miller, Stu Pietersma, Blair Stayzer
Individual game tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations, the Coliseum box office and by calling 228-594-3707.
