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Grizzlies Fall in Wheeling, Home Wednesday with Alaska

December 6, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Wheeling, West Virginia - The Wheeling Nailers scored five unanswered goals starting late in the second period to break a 2-2 tie and beat the Utah Grizzlies 7-3 Saturday night at WesBanco Arena.

The Nailers built a 2-0 lead with a shorthanded goal 3:56 into the first and a four-on-three power-play goal at 10:23 of the opening period.

Utah though, then went on a tear and outshot Wheeling 26-4 in a 22 minute and 57 second stretch to tie the game. Mathieu Aubin got Utah on the board 10:09 into the second as he slammed in a puck in front that was fired in by Matt Pelech. Gentry Zollars picked up an assist as well.

Utah tied the game 3:11 later as the Grizzlies worked to keep the puck alive on the power-play and Jacob Johnston scored in the slot from Aubin and Michael Pelech.

Wheeling though scored two in the final two minutes of the second and poured it on late before another Aubin goal with 37 seconds left.

Goaltender Joe Howe faced 31 shots and stopped 24.

Wheeling scored three power-play goals in the game and added one shorthanded.

Upcoming Home Games

Wednesday, December 10: Teddy Bear Toss, Wild Wednesday. $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Soft Drinks, $2 Beers. Bring a stuffed animal to throw onto the ice for children in need during the holidays.

Wednesday, December 17: Wild Wednesday, Hip Hop Night with U92: $2 Soft Drinks, $2 Draft Beers and 10-percent concession discounts between 6 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, December 27: Post-Game Skate With Team and 2015 Team Calendar Giveaway. Skate Rental $2.

Monday, December 29: Maverik Monday, Buy One Get One Free Tickets With Maverik Adventure Club Card at Maverik Center Box Office.

Holiday gifts with mini plans starting at $29, puck passes that can be used for any games and more are available through the Grizzlies Offices at Maverik Center or by calling (801) 988-8000. It's also not too late to book a holiday party at one of the Grizzlies December games.

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