Admirals blank Ducks 6-0 to even series 1-1

April 23, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


MILWAUKEE, WI -- Scott Upshall had three goals and Wade Flaherty stopped all 22 shots he faced as the Milwaukee Admirals defeated the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, 6-0, Friday at the Bradley Center to even the best-of-seven West Division semifinal series at one game apiece.

Darren Haydar had two goals and an assist and Tony Hrkac added a goal and an assist for the Admirals, who scored five of their goals on the power-play.

Andrew Hutchinson and Curtis Murphy each chipped in with a pair of assists for Milwaukee, which killed 10 Cincinnati power play chances.

Flaherty stopped five shots in the first period, nine shots in the second period and eight more in the third en route to the shutout.

Ilya Bryzgalov surrendered four goals on 29 shots before being pulled in favor of Eddy Ferhi in the second period for the Ducks, who suffered their first playoff defeat (3-1).

The third game of the series will take place Saturday at 7:35 p.m. at Cincinnati Gardens.



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