Mayhem Win Overtime Thriller over Pensacola Ice Flyers
December 9, 2016 - SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
MACON, GA- Mayhem goaltender Troy Passingham saved 36 of the 37 shots he faced to earn his first SPHL win, as the Mayhem defeated the Pensacola Ice Flyers 2-1 in overtime.
Pensacola got the scoring started with 2:01 left in the first period, when John Gustafsson snuck the puck past Passingham. The Ice Flyers dominated the first period, outshooting the Mayhem 19-11 in the period.
Less than two minutes into the second period, Matt Johnson fired a shot past Ice Flyers goaltender Matt Zenzola to tie the game at 1-1. The Mayhem outshot the Ice Flyers 16-10 in the second period.
Neither team scored in the third period, so the game headed to overtime. The Mayhem earned two separated four-on-three power plays in overtime, and they capitalized on the second one. Defenseman Nick Grasso snuck the puck past Zenzola for the overtime winner.
NOTABLE STATS
Macon is now 13-1-2 on the season, and they extended their point streak to 13 games tonight.
Troy Passingham started his first game in the SPHL tonight, and earned his first win after saving 36 of the 37 shots he faced.
Matt Johnson has now scored in two of the past three games and has four points in his past four games.
The overtime winner was the Mayhem's first power play goal since November 18th and their first in their last 11 opportunities.
The Mayhem will be at home for Faith and Family Night and Teddy Bear Toss Night tomorrow against the Mississippi RiverKings. Single game tickets are on sale through the Macon Coliseum Box Office, and group tickets are available through the Macon Mayhem Front Office. For ticket information, please visit the Mayhem's official website at MaconMayhem.com or call the main office line at (478) 803-1592.
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