Heat Beat Bulldogs 3-1
January 16, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Abbotsford, British Columbia - The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 3-1 on Tuesday night at Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Mike Matczak scored a goal and added an assist while Tyler Ruegsegger notched the game-winner.
The Heat opened the scoring at 19:26 of the opening frame on a power-play tally by Ben Walter. Krys Kolanos picked up the puck behind the net and fed it out in front to Walter in the slot who shot it past Hamilton Bulldogs starting goaltender Cedrick Desjardins. After 20 minutes of play, Abbotsford led Hamilton 14-3 in shots.
The Bulldogs tied the score at 10:44 of the second stanza on Tyler Murovich's first goal as a 'Dog in his first game with the Club, which was on the power play. Murovich waltzed into the zone and lifted a backhander over the glove of Abbotsford Heat starting goaltender Danny Taylor.
Just 12 seconds later at 10:56 of the second, Ruegsegger beat Desjardins to give the Heat a 2-1 lead. After 40 minutes of play, the shots were 24-10 for Abbotsford.
The Heat took a two-goal lead on a goal by Matczak at 5:54 of the third frame. Matczak took a shot from the far circle which flew over the left shoulder of Desjardins into the top corner of the net. Abbotsford finished with 36 shots while Hamilton finished with 15.
The Bulldogs' next game is against the Heat in Abbotsford tonight at 10:00 p.m. All 'Dogs games will be broadcast on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820). The game will also air on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Fans can also listen to and watch all 'Dogs games on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. Live coverage with the broadcast team of Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills (all home and away games) and Colour Commentator Al Craig (all home and select away games) will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
For more information on how to join the Hamilton Bulldogs' team by becoming a season ticket holder, or for more information on Pioneer Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX, e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. 'Dogs single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
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