Gersich Scores Again; Lancers Fall in Shootout 2-1
November 15, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
RALSTON, NE - The Lancers took to the ice in front of their second straight sellout crowd in a row on Saturday night with the Tri-City Storm. Shane Gersich scored his 10th goal of the year and 4th on the power-play but it was the Storm who put in two shootout goals to get the extra point with a 2-1 victory in front of 3,801 at Ralston Arena.
It didn't take long for Tri-City to get on the board and it was Chase Berger who got credit. Chris Wilkie and Mattias Gorensson teamed up for both assists as Berger let a shot go that beat goaltender Hayden Hawkey just 43 seconds into the opening period giving the Storm a 1-0 lead.
In the second period leader in power-play goals for the Lancers converted again to tie the game. Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson took the puck inside the left wing circle and looked for an option. Shane Gersich sat in the right wing circle and took the pass from Forsbacka-Karlsson letting a one-timer go that beat a sprawling Alec Dillon for his 10th of the season, 4th on the power-play and evened the score up at one goal apiece. Assists came from Forsbacka-Karlsson, his 8th, and Niklas Folin, his 5th on the year.
After no scoring in the third period or the five minute overtime period, the two sides went to a shootout. In the first two rounds Tri-City converted and Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson was denied by Alec Dillon and the Storm earned the extra point with a 2-1 victory.
Hayden Hawkey stopped 24 shots on the night.
The Lancers hit the road for a single game next Friday night in Lincoln for the first time this year to battle the conference rival Stars. Puck drops at and 7:05PM on Saturday with LIVE coverage beginning at 6:50PM with the Valpak Pregame Show on The Mighty 1290 KOIL, www.mighty1290koil.com, and www.fasthockey.com.
Stay current with the latest team news by visiting www.lancers.com. In addition stay connected with the Lancers on Facebook (/omahalancers), Twitter (@omahalancers), and the team's Youtube channel (/lancershockey)
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