Aces Edge RoadRunners 2-1
March 26, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Goaltender Chris Beckford-Tseu stopped 27 of 28 shots and Josh Soares and Michael Lambert each scored to lead the Alaska Aces to a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix RoadRunners before 4,199 at Sullivan Arena in ECHL action Wednesday.
Despite the loss, the RoadRunners remain tied with the Stockton Thunder and Bakersfield Condors for seventh place in the National Conference playoff race with 53 points apiece.
Following a scoreless first period and the first 10 minutes of the second, Alaska (39-23-5) finally broke the ice when Matt Shasby feathered a pass to Josh Soares in the slot, and Soares snapped a shot behind RoadRunners goalie Taylor Dakers at 10:10 of the period for a 1-0 lead. The Aces stretched their lead to two as Michael Lambert scored at 18:48 on the power play.
With time running out, the RoadRunners (22-36-9) finally put a puck through Beckford-Tseu as Sean O'Connor re-directed Ian Turner's shot through the pads of the Aces goalie and into the net. Phoenix pulled Dakers for the extra attacker for the final 1:09 and also had a power play to work with as well, but the RoadRunners were unable to net the equalizer.
Phoenix out-shot Alaska 28-27. Dakers stopped 25 shots but fell to 4-4-2 on the season. The RoadRunners went 0-3 on the power play while Alaska was 1-1 with the man-advantage.
Notes: The RoadRunners tied a club record by taking only two penalty minutes...Lambert's power play goal snapped a streak of 31 consecutive penalties killed off by the RoadRunners dating back to March 6...Forward Matt Carter and defenseman Rob Dmytruk, who were each signed prior to the game, made their RoadRunners' and professional debuts...Forward Nathan Gillies was activated off the injured reserve before the contest and skated in his first game since Feb. 18.
The RoadRunners continue their four-game road trip at 8:15 p.m. Friday when they continue a three-game series with the Alaska Aces from Sullivan Arena in Anchorage. Catch all the action live on Independent 1310 KXAM beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 8:00 p.m.
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center for their final home-stand of the regular season when they welcome the Las Vegas Wranglers at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, April 1.
The RoadRunners currently are tied with the Stockton Thunder and the Bakersfield Condors for the seventh seed in the National Conference playoff race with 53 points apiece. Their magic number for clinching a second straight berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs is 11.
Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online at ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2007-08 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
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