Ice Bears Secure Game 1
April 3, 2015 - SPHL (SPHL)
Knoxville Ice Bears News Release
Knoxville, TN - (April 02, 2015) The Columbus Cottonmouths tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Knoxville Ice Bears would not be denied the victory and defend their one goal lead to secure the 3-2 win.
Knoxville increased their lead to 3-1 on a goal by Matthew Paton at 12:24 in the third period, and Columbus got as close as 3-2 when Kyle Thomas scored 14:41 into the third period.
Knoxville leads the best of three series 1-0 with the next game to be played in Columbus on Friday, April 3. If necessary, game 3 will be played on Saturday night in Columbus as well.
The Ice Bears were led by Francis Drolet, who registered two goals. Drolet scored the first of his two goals at 11:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Knoxville. Ben Power picked up the assist. Drolet's next tally made the score 2-1 Knoxville with 9:48 left in the second period. Eric Satim provided the assist. In addition, Knoxville received assists from Ryan Salvis.
Braely Torris recorded 28 saves for Knoxville and Andrew Loewen turned aside 26 shots for the Cottonmouths on 29 attempts.
Mercedes Benz of Knoxville 3 Stars of the Game:
1st Star -Francis Drolet - Knoxville
2nd Star -Matthew Paton - Knoxville
3rd Star - Ben Power - Knoxville
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