BILOXI, Miss. � The Mississippi Sea Wolves captured four of a possible six points last week, to move into sole possession of second place in the Central Division.
On Tuesday, the Sea Wolves edged Greenville 3-2 at the BI-LO Center. Mississippi dropped a 4-3 decision at Greensboro on Thursday. Then on Sunday, the Sea Wolves trounced Texas, 4-0.
After 17 games, the Sea Wolves have 20 points with an overall record of 8-5-4. Mississippi is five points behind the first place Gwinnett Gladiators. The Sea Wolves remain unbeaten at home at 4-0-3, and have a 4-5-1 record on the road.
Mississippi visits Pensacola on Tuesday, hosts Columbus on Thursday and travels to Pensacola on Sunday.
GAMES AND PROMOTIONS THIS WEEK �
Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Pensacola Ice Pilots � 7:05 p.m. CT � Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Fla.
* Broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on ESPN Radio WXBD-AM 1490 and online at www.msseawolves.com
Thursday, Nov. 27 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths � 7:35 p.m. CT � Mississippi Coast Coliseum
* Only in arena broadcast on 88.5 FM beginning at 7:20 p.m., no internet
Promotions:
* Special 2-for-1 military, courtesy of Keesler Federal Credit Union
Sunday, Nov. 30 at Pensacola Ice Pilots � 5:05 p.m. CT � Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Fla.
* Broadcast begins at 4:50 p.m. on WTNI-AM 1640 and online at www.msseawolves.com
GAME PREVIEWS �
Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Pensacola Ice Pilots � 7:05 p.m. CT � Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Fla.
It�s the third game of 14 in the season series. Pensacola has won both head-to-head battles.
In the last meeting, the Ice Pilots crushed the Sea Wolves, 6-2, on November 1 at the Pensacola Civic Center. Pensacola defenseman Corey Neilson picked up an ECHL season-high five assists and rookie Jim Abbott tallied a hat trick. The Ice Pilots scored four power-play goals in the win. Brian Eklund made 40 saves in the Pensacola net.
Pensacola�s Greg Chambers has two goals and three assists in the season series.
Roger Maxwell leads the Sea Wolves with two goals against the Ice Pilots. John Evangelista and Louis Dumont each have a goal and an assist in the season series. Brent Gauvreau and Andrei Lupandin have two assists to lead Mississippi in that department.
Mississippi is 38-17-3 all-time against Pensacola in the regular season. The Sea Wolves are 17-10-1 all-time against the Ice Pilots at the Hangar.
Thursday, Nov. 27 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths � 7:35 p.m. � Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
The second of a nine-game season series. Mississippi defeated Columbus 6-1 on October 25 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
Mississippi�s Brent Gauvreau led the way offensively, notching four points, on a goal and three assists. Jeff Hutchins finished with a +4 rating and Anthony Battaglia scored the game-winning goal for the Sea Wolves, while Greg Gardner turned away 26 shots to earn the victory.
Kenton Smith scored the lone goal for Columbus on October 25. Dan Tudin and J.F. Plourde collected the helpers.
Mississippi is 7-1-0 all-time against Columbus during the regular season. The Sea Wolves have never lost at the Wolves Den against the Cottonmouths, going 5-0-0.
Sunday, Nov. 30 at Pensacola Ice Pilots � 5:05 p.m. � Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Fla.
The teams met on Tuesday at Pensacola. This game marks the fourth of 14 games in the season series.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK � Louis Dumont scored in each of the three Mississippi games last week, collecting three goals, five points and a +3 rating as he chases Rod Taylor for the all-time ECHL points lead. A native of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Dumont is just one point shy of tying the all-time record of 689 points. He netted a goal and an assist in the Sea Wolves� victory at Greenville. The 5-foot-10 and 180-pound center had two points at Greensboro, notching another goal and an assist. Dumont finished the week by tallying his third goal in as many games against Texas on Sunday.
GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK � Greg Gardner appeared in all three games last week, highlighted by a 32-save shutout performance over Texas on Sunday. The 6-foot and 190-pound native of Mississauga, Ontario made a total of 91 stops on 97 shots for a sparkling .938 save percentage. The 28-year-old stopped 28 shots in the win at Greenville and turned away 31 in the loss at Greensboro.
TRANSACTIONS FROM LAST WEEK �
11/18 Delete Steffon Walby � Right Wing placed on 7-day injured reserve.
11/18 Add Andrei Lupandin � Defenseman activated off 7-day injured reserve.
11/22 Delete Mike Buckley � Goaltender traded to Gwinnett Gladiators for futures.
11/23 Add Sean Matile � Goaltender activated from 7-day injured reserve.
11/23 Add Jason Kean � Defenseman signed as a free agent.
LOUIS DUMONT WATCH � (Mississippi center is in his 10th ECHL season)
* Has 688 career ECHL points (265g-423a), just one point shy of tying Rod Taylor and his 689 points for first all-time in league history.
* 265 career ECHL goals, is three behind seventh-place Jay Murphy.
* Ranks second in ECHL career assists with 423, 37 behind leader Chris Valicevic.
* Five points from 700 in his pro career (265g-429a).
STREAKING SEA WOLVES �
* Jim Baxter has tallied points in nine consecutive games (6g-10a) and six straight road games (5g-6a).
* Brent Gauvreau is riding an eight-game point streak (5g-11a) and points in seven straight home games (4g-10a).
* Jeff Hutchins has points in seven home games in a row (7g-6a).
* Steffon Walby has a five-game assist and point streak (3g-12a) including 11 points in his last three games (2g-9a).
* Louis Dumont has scored in three consecutive games (3g) and tallied points in each of his last five games (4g-3a).
SEA WOLVES APPROACHING MILESTONES �
* Jeff Hutchins is one goal from his career high (10, set last year) and two points from 50 in his pro career (85 gp, 20g-28a, 48 pts).
* Andrei Lupandin is one goal from 50 in his pro career (280 gp, 49g).
* Steve O�Rourke is two points from 50 in his pro career (136 gp, 13g-35a, 48 pts).
* John Evangelista is three points from 150 in pro career (287 gp, 60g-87a, 147 pts).
* Jim Baxter is four assists shy of 100 in his Sea Wolves career (114 gp, 96a).
* Brent Gauvreau needs four goals for 50 in his Sea Wolves career (148 gp, 46g).
* Patrick Rochon is four points from 250 in his pro career (512 gp, 35g-211a, 246 pts).
* Bob Woods is seven coaching wins shy of 100 in his pro and Sea Wolves career
(159 gms, 93-55-13, .626 WPCT).
* Steffon Walby is eight goals from 100 in his Sea Wolves career (134 gp, 92g-113a, 205 pts).
TEAM LEADERS �
Goals � Jeff Hutchins, 10
Assists � Brent Gauvreau and Steffon Walby, 17
Points � Steffon Walby, 25
Plus/Minus � Brent Gauvreau, +15
Penalty Minutes � Roger Maxwell, 117
Game-Winning Goals � Brent Gauvreau, 3
Goaltender Wins � Greg Gardner, 7
Goals Against Average � Greg Gardner, 2.72
Save Percentage � Greg Gardner, .911
SPECIAL TEAMS (ECHL Rank) �
Power Play � 22-100, 22% (4)
Penalty Killing � 85-109, 78% (29)
Shorthanded Goal For � 1 (T22)
Shorthanded Goals Against � 2 (T13)
INJURED RESERVE � Right wing Steffon Walby is on the 7-day IR.
PRACTICES THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE �
Monday �10-11:30 a.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Tuesday � 10-10:30 a.m., morning skate, Mississippi Coast Coliseum
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IN THE COMMUNITY �
Monday, Nov. 24 � 9 a.m.
WKRG News 5, Mobile � Steffon Walby and Jim Baxter
Monday, Nov. 24 � 2 p.m.
Players will deliver canned goods and non-perishables to Back Bay Mission from 3rd Annual Nextel/Sea Wolves Howl Against Hunger, which was held on Sunday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
Wednesday, Nov. 26 � 7-8 p.m.
�Your Home Team� weekly radio show, for all ages, at Club Caribe, Biloxi. Listen live on ESPN Radio WXBD-AM 1490.
Groups, organizations and companies that are interested in having members of the Sea Wolves appear at an event, are invited to call 228-275-WOLF.
Individual game tickets start at $9 for children and $11 for adults. Tickets are available at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office, all TicketMaster locations and by calling 228-594-3707.
Season seat packages, flex plans and discounted group tickets are still on sale by calling 228-275-WOLF.
