OHL Saginaw Spirit

Spirit Record An Exciting Overtime Win on the Road

Published on December 7, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


The Saginaw Spirit battled the Plymouth Whalers on Friday night at The Compuware Arena. These two teams have shared the ice twice so far this season, splitting wins one to one.

The Whalers opened the scoring in the first period when Tom Wilson scored his 6th goal this season, off a deflected shot with assists from Alex Peters and Matt Mistele. With only two minutes left in the period, Saginaw struck back and tied the score at one. Justin Kea fired a one timer from the point and scored unassisted, his 9th goal this season.

The second period saw only one goal, on the power play Ryan Hartman sent a bouncing puck past Spirit goalie Jake Paterson. Tom Wilson and Gianluca Curcuruto recorded assists on Hartman's rebounded goal. After forty minutes of play Plymouth kept the lead 2-1.

Spirit center Justin Kea tied the game at two with 1:57 left in the third period. His second goal of the game was assisted by Garret Ross and Dalton Young. After regulation ended in a 2-2 tie the game was sent to overtime.

With just seven seconds left in overtime, Nick Moutrey ended the game with a backhanded goal assisted by Eric Locke and Jason Shaw. After an exciting game with a nail biting ending, Saginaw brought home an overtime win from Plymouth.

The Applebee's Three Stars of the Game:

1. Justin Kea (SS)

2. Tom Wilson (PW)

3. Jake Paterson (SS)

CATCH THE SPIRIT! -The Saginaw Spirit's next home game is on Saturday, December 8th, at 7:11pm against the Soo Greyhounds at the Dow Event Center. Tickets are still available. Go to www.saginawspirit.com for all your ticket needs.

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