Ice Bears' Maul Columbus in Third
January 13, 2017 - SPHL (SPHL)
Knoxville Ice Bears News Release
Knoxville, TN Trever Hertz had a goal and two assists, Berkley Scott had a goal and an assist as Knoxville beat Columbus 6-2 on Friday night. Luke Sandler, Danny Cesarz, Kyle McNeil and Jake Rivera had goals for Knoxville. Joseph Manno added two assists. The Ice Bears are 6-0-1 in their last seven games.
Knoxville killed off a series of penalties in the second period, which included a five-minute major to Cesarz. The Ice Bears were shorthanded for a total of 6:08 over a 6:41 stretch late in the period. Following the Columbus power play, Scott found Rivera in the slot, who broke a scoreless tie with 2:27 remaining to give Knoxville a 1-0 lead after two periods.
Scott and Hertz scored 43 seconds apart within the first two minutes of the third. Cesarz scored his first of the year less than three minutes later. Sandler's tally made it 5-0 at 6:09 of the period. The Cottonmouths responded with two unanswered goals before McNeil's power play goal put Knoxville ahead by four again.
The Ice Bears continue a three-game stretch in less than three full days when they travel to Evansville Saturday. Join Ice Bears fans at the Crown and Goose on South Central Street in the Old City for their official away game viewing party presented by Thunder Road - Puck drop is at 8:15 pm.
Join the Knoxville Ice Bears on Sunday as they round out a three games in three nights for their only afternoon game of the season. Family Fun Day presented by Praise 96.3 will feature games in the plaza and a family friendly atmosphere in the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Puck drop is at 3:00 and doors will open at 2:00 pm - tickets start at only $10.00
ABOUT The Knoxville Ice Bears: The Knoxville Ice Bears organization began in 2002 and was an inaugural charter member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) in 2004. As four-time SPHL Champions, the Ice Bears are an experienced and established organization, offering the city and its' visitors a balanced product of highlight-reel hockey, unique and exciting intermission activity and endless fan interaction, presenting the most affordable, family-friendly way to enjoy sports and entertainment. Season, Partial Season and Flex Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit www.knoxvilleicebears.com or call (865) 525-7825.
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