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Grizzlies Extend Unbeaten Streak to 7 in Shootout with Ontario

January 19, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


West Valley City, Utah - The Ontario Reign (23-11-2-4) defeated the Utah Grizzlies (18-15-4-3) 3-2 in a shootout Monday afternoon at Maverik Center before 6,383 fans for the matinee.

The Grizzlies earn a standings point in the contest to go unbeaten in seven-straight games at 5-0-2-0.

Utah goaltender Ryan Faragher made a career-high 41 saves in the game as he stopped 41 of 43 Ontario shots.

After Ontario took a 1-0 lead on a shorthanded goal 13:33 into the first period, the Grizzlies responded with two in the second period.

Michael Pelech picked up a puck at the Utah blue line and scored his team leading 19th goal of the season on a two-on-one to tie the game 3:19 into the second.

The Grizzlies took a 2-1 lead with 4:01 left in the second period as Ryan Hayes tipped in a Jacob Johnston blast on the power-play. Brandon Yip also picked up an assist as the Grizzlies scored 16 seconds into the power-play.

Ontario tied the game early in the third period forcing overtime and then won the shootout 2-0.

Upcoming Home Games

Friday, January 23: The Grizzlies open a 2-game series when the Bakersfield Condors make their first trip to Utah since last year's playoffs.

Saturday, January 24: Guns N Hoses Night. The Grizzlies will be wearing themed jerseys that will be auctioned off live after the game. The day will start with an afternoon hockey doubleheader with local police and firemen playing against each other to raise money for charity. For more information, call (801) 988-8000.

To purchase tickets, visit utahgrizzlies.com, visit the Maverik Center box office or any Ticketmaster location.

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