Despite Tough Battle, Ice Flyers Fall 2-1 to Peoria
March 17, 2018 - SPHL (SPHL)
Pensacola Ice Flyers News Release
PENSACOLA, FL. - Number one Peoria Rivermen was back in Pensacola for the second game this weekend between the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Unlike last night's hot start by the Ice Flyers, it took a full 20 minutes before a goal was scored by either team. After 65 minutes and a shootout, Pensacola ultimately fell to Peoria 2-1. Pensacola's Charlie Adams scored for the Ice Flyers. Peoria's goal was scored by Connor Gorman. Ice Flyers goaltender Brian Billet finished the night with 26 saves on 27 shots. Peoria's Mason Pulde got the start over Peter Di Salvo and recorded 39 saves on 40 shots.
The first period was rather uneventful between the two teams. Pensacola's Josh Cousineau went to the penalty box 19 seconds in, but the Ice Flyers held off the power play. Peoria had their lone penalty in the first at 17:32.
Charlie Adams of Pensacola scored the first goal of the game at 3:10 to start the second period. That goal was assisted by Garrett Milan.
The Rivermen scored their way back into the game tying the score at 1-1 at 8:07 in the third. Peoria's Connor Gorman put one past goaltender Brian Billett with an assist from Joseph Widmar and Jordan Carvalho.
Both teams had a power play opportunity, but neither team could capitalize on the man advantage. The overtime ended with no scores from either team.
Peoria wins the shootout 2-1 after five rounds. Charlie Adams scored the first goal in the shootout. Peoria finished the shootout with 2 goals from Joseph Widmar.
Notes:
The Ice Flyers take on the Birmingham Bulls Tuesday, March 20 at home in the Pensacola Bay Center. Tuesday's game is Friends and Family Night with a $60 ticket package for four people that can be purchased on www.pensacolaiceflyers.com.
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