Amerks edge 'Dogs to even series
Published on April 24, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Bulldogs dropped a 4-3 decision to the Rochester Americans on Tuesday night at Copps Coliseum in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. The best-of-seven North Division Semi-final series is now tied 2-2.
Hamilton jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead on goals by Cory Urquhart at 6:57 and Jonathan Ferland at 9:56. Francis Lemieux assisted on Urquharts' first post-season tally, while Ryan O'Byrne and Corey Locke drew helpers on Ferland's second goal of the playoffs.
Rochester cut the lead in half at 2-1 in the late stages of the first period when Anthony Stewart slid the puck under netminder Carey Price at 15:14. David Booth and Jeremy Swanson assisted on Stewart's goal.
Early in the second stanza, Rochester took the lead scoring back-to-back goals in a span of 1:26. Michael Ryan tipped in his fourth marker of the playoffs, with assists coming from Clarke MacArthur and Noah Welch at the 5:03 mark. Marek Zagrapan then scored his first goal of the playoffs on a rebound at 6:29.
Hamilton tied the game when Ajay Baines picked up a loose puck in front of the net and snapped a wrist shot past Rochester goaltender Craig Anderson at 17:26 of the second period. Duncan Milroy and Andre Benoit assisted on Baines' first goal of the playoffs.
Rochester scored the eventual game-winning goal at 4:22 of the final frame when Stewart picked up his second tally of the game. Defenceman Jeremy Swanson, who only registered two points (0-2-2) in 47 games in the regular season, picked up his third assist of the night on the goal.
Between the pipes, Price made 15 saves on 19 shots in a losing effort for Hamilton, while Rochester's Anderson picked up the win, turning aside 20 of the 23 shots he faced.
The Bulldogs were 0-for-4 on the power play while the Americans went 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
The 'Dogs and Amerks return to action on Thursday, April 26th at Blue Cross Arena in Game 5 of the series at 7:05 p.m. Fans can listen to the game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show at 6:35 p.m. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website.
The Bulldogs return home to Copps Coliseum on Saturday, April 28th, to host Game 6 of the series against the Americans. Tickets for Game 6 of their North Division Semi-final series are on sale now at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, all other Ticket Master Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or through charge by phone at 905-527-7666. For Season Ticket Holders, Game 6 will be Round 1, Home Game C.
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