Road Warriors Fall to Nailers, Lose 3-1
December 18, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Wheeling, WV: The Road Warriors quickly found themselves down by three goals and were not able to recover in a 3-1 loss to the Wheeling Nailers.
The Nailers scored three goals in a matter of the first seven minutes to begin the dominating first period. Chris Barton scored his second and third goals of the year in the first 5:03. The first goal of the game came just nine seconds into the powerplay. The Nailers would convert on another special teams opportunity with a shorthanded goal to end the scoring spurt. Cody Chupp scored his sixth goal of the season while on the kill. Greenville was only able to put one shot on net in the first 14 minutes of the game but would add seven more to close out the period.
Neither team was able to tally a goal in the second as Wheeling outshot Greenville in the period 10-4.
The Road Warriors added better opportunities in the third period but were not able to muster sustained pressure in the offensive zone. Greenville prevented being shutout for the first time this season with Bretton Cameron scoring with just 23 second remaining. Jordie Johnston began the play in his own zone and took the puck end to end. He split the defense and fed Cameron in the slot for his fourth goal of the season. Nathan Lieuwen took the loss in net with 31 saves. Peter Delmas got his second win in as many games with 20 saves.
The Road Warriors finish the road trip tomorrow at 11 a.m. against the Nailers. Pre-game show begins at 10:50 a.m. and can be heard courtesy of America One Sports or by clicking the Listen Live Link on the Road Warriors' home page.
The Road Warriors return to the EquilifeMD Rink at the BI-LO Center this weekend for Go "Green" Ville Weekend as they highlight environmental awareness with Scene on Seven. Greenville hosts the Toledo Walleye on Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. Friday's Hockey Happy Hour presented by Chiefs Wings & Firewater, Rock 101 and ABC Party Rentals begins at 5 p.m. with FREE FOOD, DISCOUNTED DRINKS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. The first 1,500 fans to Friday's game receive an eco-friendly Road Warriors tote bag and Saturday's first 1,500 fans receive an eco-friendly Road Warriors lunch bag courtesy of Scene on Seven, B93.7 and Magic 98.9. Tickets for both games are available now and start as low as $9!
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