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Blades come together in two wins over Lynx

By Staff | Nov 16, 2008

YUNET JOMOLCA Everblades’ Danick Bouchard (left) drives the puck in front of Tim Branham of Augusta during Saturday’s game at Germain Arena. More photos from the game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

It’s definitely starting to come together for the Florida Everblades.

More proof came Saturday night when the Blades extended their winning streak to six games with a second-straight victory over the Augusta Lynx at Germain Arena.

The Blades won 1-0 in a shootout Friday and followed that with a more convincing 5-2 win Saturday.

The Blades had 94 shots combined in the two games.

“We’re finally starting to play the style I want them too,” coach Malcolm Cameron said. “The guys are really thriving off (my style of offense) which is using our speed and getting the puck in the corners. If we can’t score off the rush then get it in deep. We are quick and strong, we can possess the puck and create off the cycle.”

YUNET JOMOLCA Peter Metcalf of the Florida Everblades (right) passes the puck during Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Augusta Lynx. The Blades have won six games in a row. More photos online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

Defensively, Florida was just as stout. The Blades allowed only 41 shots on goal in the two games.

Special teams were also important. The Blades allowed no goals on the penalty kill and scored twice shorthanded.

“I liked the way that we were stingy on defense,” said Cameron, “I think the majority of (Augusta’s) shots came on the power play, which is (what I like to see).”

One of those who stood out was forward Ross Carlson.

Carlson was a force all weekend. On Saturday night he recorded the first hat trick of his career, including one shorthanded goal.

“I was just in the right spots and the bounces were going my),” Carlson said.

The Blades hope to continue their all-around stellar play as they embark on the second longest road trip in franchise history.

The Blades begin the road trip next Friday and Saturday when they visit Augusta for a pair of games.