Blaze Drop Decision to Visiting IceMen
November 4, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Bloomington Blaze News Release
The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, could not hold off a strong early attack and dropped a 4-1 decision to the Evansville IceMen on Friday night at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Evansville scored twice in the first period, both by Sean O'Connor. He redirected a blast from the left point off a face-off win to put the IceMen on the board first with 13:03 remaining in the opening period, then drove one home from the right side about seven minutes later to give the IceMen a 2-0 lead after one period.
The IceMen scored the only goal of the middle chapter while short-handed. Jordan Little cleared the puck from his own zone directly to the skates of Todd Robinson, who skated in unabated and beat Blaze goaltender Marco Emond to put Evansville ahead 3-0 going into the second intermission.
Kyle Laughlin lit the lamp for the Blaze only 33 seconds into the third period on a wraparound at the left post, continuing his streak of scoring a goal in each of the four Blaze games. Evansville answered 8:18 into the third period on Todd Robinson's second goal and fourth point of the night to increase the IceMen lead back to 4-1.
The IceMen outshot the Blaze 32-28.
The Blaze conclude the season-opening homestand on Saturday night at 7:05 against the Rapid City Rush, featuring the largest giveaway in the history of U.S. Cellular Coliseum during the Extreme Motors Great Car Giveaway. A lucky fan will win a brand new 2012 Hyundai Accent worth $17,000. It's also Clare House Food Drive Night, when fans are encouraged to donate canned food to the organization's food pantry. For each can donated, an additional entry for the car giveaway will be made (limit five). No purchase necessary, with complete rules at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum box office or at www.uscellularcoliseum.com. Tickets are available through the Blaze office at U.S. Cellular Coliseum by calling 309-434-2980.
• Discuss this story on the Central Hockey League message board...
Central Hockey League Stories from November 4, 2011
- Rush Dealt First Regulation Loss of Season, Drop 3-2 Decision in Fort Wayne - Rapid City Rush
- Oilers Rout Bucks 6-1 - Tulsa Oilers
- Brahmas Lose on the Road to Bees - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Mavericks Win Sixth Straight to Open Season - Kansas City Mavericks
- Dunn, Murray, Shutout Texas, Bees Win 1-0 - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- Bucks Fall to Oilers - Laredo Bucks
- Dayton Comes from Behind, Drops Mallards - Quad City Mallards
- Gems Battle Back with Special Team Excellence in 5-4 - Dayton Gems
- Sundogs Hold on for 3-2 Win Over Allen - Arizona Sundogs
- Blaze Drop Decision to Visiting IceMen - Bloomington Blaze
- Mavericks' Forward Kris Hogg Named CHL Rookie of the Month - Kansas City Mavericks
- Missouri's Kris Hogg Named 50/50 Central/CHL Rookie of the Month - CHL
- Americans Return Home Tonight Vs Arizona - Allen Americans
- Killer Bees Waive Ryan Jorde - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- Shots from the Point for November 4, 2011 - CHL
- Dayton Gems Game Day - Gems at Quad City Mallards - Dayton Gems
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Bloomington Blaze Stories
- Edge Pull Away from Haymakers
- Edge Offense Slows in Wichita
- Bloomington Blaze Weekly
- Blaze Fall to Mallards in Defensive Season Finale
- Blaze Drop Home Finale to Mallards
