Ads get off schnide, top Stars
March 1, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Milwaukee Admirals News Release
Milwaukee, WI-It took a hit on one of their own players, but the Milwaukee Admirals woke up in a big way in the second period on their way to a 3-1 win over the Iowa Stars on Tuesday night at the Bradley Center.
Tied at one midway through the second period, Stars center Krys Barch put a hit on Milwaukee blueliner TJ Reynolds that opened up a gash on Reynolds forehead. While there wasn't a penalty called on the play, Ads forward, and former Star, Zack Stortini took exception to the hit and he and Barch squared off.
After the Stortini-Barch fisticuffs, the Admirals elevated their level of play and dominated the rest of the period. Jordin Tootoo gave Milwaukee the lead at the 14:10 mark of the second when he fired a shot from the top of the circle that beat Iowa goalie Mike Smith on the short side. Kris Beech and Libor Pivko assisted on the play.
Just over 2:30 later Brandon Segal gave Milwaukee a 3-1 lead when he also beat Smith on the short side. After Kevin Klein ripped a slap shot that Smith made the save on, Tootoo gathered the rebound and cycled the puck to Segal who fired a wrister past Smith.
The Admirals played a defensive third period and didn't allow the Stars many scoring opportunities as they ran their record to 4-0 at the Bradley Center against Iowa and put the breaks on a two-game losing streak.
Milwaukee tied the score at the 3:02 mark of the second with a power-play goal by Greg Classen on assists by Rich Peverley and Darren Haydar.
Tootoo had a goal and an assist and was one of four different Admirals players to finish the night at +2. Brian Finley made 20 of 21 saves to run his record to 13-5 on the season.
The Ads are back in action this Friday, March 3, at 7:00 pm versus the Rochester Americans. Friday night is Admirals Supporter Night where the first 2,000 fans 16 and under will receive an Athletic Supporter, courtesy of Hockey Haven. In addition, WWE Diva Candice Michelle and the Hanson Brothers from the movie Slap Shot will be at the game and sign autographs for fans. For tickets fans can call Ticketmaster at (414) 276-4545 or log on to www.ticketmaster.com.
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