Aces Come Back for 3-1 Win Over Eagles.
Published on March 10, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
James Reid made 27 saves, the Alaska Aces engineered a three-goal third period as the Aces came back for a 3-1 win over the Colorado Eagle in front of a crowd of 6,101 at Sullivan Arena on Friday night in the penultimate home game of the regular season. Alaska lifted their lead in the Mountain Division to 15 points over the Eagles, and their Western Conference lead to three points over Ontario and four points over Las Vegas who faced off against each other on Friday. Alaska moved to 38-15-9, on the season. The Aces are back home on Saturday night for one final game at Sullivan Arena in the regular season. It's the Aces home finale against the Colorado Eagles at 7:15pm. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them online at www.facebook.com/alaskaaceshockey.
The clubs played a scoreless opening period, despite several chances at both ends. The Aces outshot the Eagles 12-8 in the frame, but Reid and Colorado's Kyle Jones were perfect to keep the game 0-0.
Colorado eventually broke through with the game's first goal at 7:32 of the second period. Joey Sides redirected a puck through the legs of Reid to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead at second intermission. Alaska sent 11 more shots on net in the period, but Jones kept Colorado narrowly in front.
The Aces tied the score on a power play in the third period to begin their comeback. Blair Yaworski held in a clearing attempt with his hand at the left point, walked to the high slot, and let a wrist shot go that beat Jones stick side at 3:18 to make it 1-1. Alaska then took their first lead of the game on a gorgeous play by Dan Kissel. Kissel moved around defenseman Ben Chairot and then deked around Jones, who went for a poke check, to give the Aces a 2-1 advantage at 13:38. The Aces killed a late penalty, and Reid closed the door to keep Alaska in front. Wes Goldie then added an empty net goal, moving him within one goal of tying the all-time ECHL goal scoring record of 368 currently held by Rod Taylor.
James Reid (2-1-1) earned the win, making 27 saves on 28 shots. Kyle Jones (27-12-4) took the loss, stopping 30 of 32 shots. The Aces power play went 1-3, while the Eagles went 0-4. The Aces outshot the Eagles 33-28 in the game.
The Aces are back home on Saturday night for one final game at Sullivan Arena in the regular season. It's the Aces home finale against the Colorado Eagles at 7:15pm. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them online at www.facebook.com/alaskaaceshockey.
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