Florida Everblades 1 vs. Orlando Solar Bears 5
F Alex Hutchings [9], FLA: 0-0-0, E, 2 SOG, 0 PIM
Season totals: 21 GP, 8-9-17, E, 17 PIM
D Charles Landry [10], FLA: 0-0-0, -1, 3 SOG, 0 PIM
Season totals: 23 GP, 1-5-6, +2, 21 PIM
F Maxime Langelier-Parent, FLA: Did not play
Season totals: 1 GP, 1-0-1, -1, 0 PIM
(Syracuse Crunch contract)
D Daniel Milan [11], FLA: Did not play
Season totals: 13 GP, 1-0-1, -2, 12 PIM
G Pat Nagle [12], FLA: Did not play
Season totals: 12 GP, 5-5-1, 0 SO, 3.47 GAA, 315 S / 355 SA (.887 SV%)
It was 3-0 before Florida finally got on the board nearing the midpoint of the second period but division-rival Orlando tacked on a two more goals in the final frame to complete a lopsided road victory in the first of what will be five games played between the division-rivals at the end of next weekend. Mathew Sisca (2 G, 2 A)led the way offensively for the Solar Bears and goalie John Curry managed to turn aside thirty shots to earn his tenth win of the season. John Muse (24/29) made his seventh-straight start in net and David Rutherford scored the lone goal for the Everblades. Alex Hutchings, who produced at just over a point-per-game clip in November, is still scoreless since returning from extended absence, upon which he has played in four matches. Charles Landry is also struggling to contribute offensively; he hasn't registered a point in the seven games he's played since November 23rd when he tallied an assist against Colorado. Dan Milan and Maxime Langelier-Parent, still recovering from an injury sustained early in the season, were inactive. Florida (13-10-5, 31 PTS) and Orlando (11-14-4, 26 PTS) will clash again Friday night.
Official Recap [13] | Box Score [14]
Alaska Aces 4 vs. Stockton Thunder 3 (OT)
F Nate Thompson [15], AK: Did not play
Season totals: 24 GP, 7-14-21, +4, 23 PIM
Alaska won its second-consecutive game in the shootout, defeating Stockton. After sitting the past few games in favor of teammate Mark Guggenberger, former Lightning netminder Gerald Coleman [16] was back in net for the Aces and stopped twenty-six of twenty-nine shots en route to his seventh win of the season. The Aces were still missing the services of NHLers Nate Thompson, who missed his third-straight game, Scott Gomez and Brandon Dubinsky, who is still recovering from injury. Alaska (21-8-0, 42 PTS) and Stockton (15-7-6, 36 PTS) will square off in Anchorage again Friday night.
Official Recap [17] | Box Score [18]