Aces Come Back for 5-4 OT Win in Utah
Published on November 20, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
Bryan Miller scored the overtime game winner 28 seconds into overtime to help the Alaska Aces overcome a three-goal deficit and beat the Utah Grizzlies 5-4 in Salt Lake City on Friday Night. The Aces surrendered the first three goals of the game, but scored five of the final six, led by a pair from Kory Falite, and three point nights from Brian Swanson and Wes Goldie. The Aces record improved to 8-4-1 on the year, 5-1 on the road, and 4-1 in overtime. Alaska and Utah will rematch on Saturday night as the Aces continue their season-long road trip. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them online at www.alaskaaces.com.
The Grizzlies took the lead in a physical first period of play. Kevin Deeth darted down the slot and redirected a centering feed through goaltender, Gerald Coleman at 11:01. That stood as the only goal of the period, as the Aces outshot the Grizzlies 13-9 in the period.
The Grizzlies piled onto their lead early in the second period. Tim Crowder scored a power play goal on a backdoor setup at 2:16 to make it 2-0. Then Marcus Carroll added a goal on a two-on-one at 10:11 to make it 3-0. But Aces Coach Brent Thompson called a timeout trying to rally his club, and the Aces responded. Brandon Gentile scored off a faceoff from the left point at 12:13 to get Alaska on the board. Then Mark Isherwood scored his first pro goal on a power play with a one-timer at 17:56. The Aces trailed 3-2 heading into the third.
The Aces continued the comeback into the third as Falite led the way. Falite scored his first pro goal on a three-on-one at 3:08 to tie the score. Just over seven minutes later, Falite struck again to give the Aces their first lead of the night. It was a short lived lead, however, as Utah's Jason Fredricks scored on a rebound 18 seconds later at 10:33 to tie the score 4-4. Miller then ended it 28 seconds into overtime on a power play goal in his return after missing four games.
Gerald Coleman (6-3-1) made 24 saves on 28 shots, earning the win. Andrew Engelage (5-2-2) took the OT loss, with 32 saves on 37 shots. The Aces power play went 2-5, while the Grizzlies went 1-4. The Aces outshot the Grizzlies 37-28 in the game.
The Aces will continue their eight-game road trip with a Saturday night rematch in Salt Lake City. The game can be heard in Alaska on NewsTalk 750AM KFQD, beginning at 4:50pm. The Aces will return home to host the Victoria Salmon Kings on Wednesday, December 8th. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them online at www.alaskaaces.com.
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