Aeros Explode in Third to Win 6-3
Published on March 13, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON --- The Houston Aeros scored six times in the third period to take a 6-3 victory over the Manitoba Moose on Sunday at Toyota Center. Robbie Earl ¬â¢s even-strength goal at 11:34 of the third held up as the game-winner while Aeros captain Jon DiSalvatore registered two goals and an assist.
The six Aeros goals in the third period set a franchise record for goals in one period.
Patrick O ¬â¢Sullivan chipped in with a goal and an assist while J.M. Daoust and Cody Almond rounded also scored for the Aeros.
The win moved Houston, at least momentarily, into sole possession of first place in the AHL ¬â¢s West Division playoff race and ensured they will finish the day no lower than second.
The teams combined for eight goals in the third period after the Moose rode Mario Bliznak ¬â¢s first period tally into the final 20 minutes.
Aeros rookie goalie Matt Hackett made 25 saves, while counterpart Tyler Weiman turned aside 39 shots for Manitoba.
Shawn Weller and Sergei Shirokov joined Bliznak as goal scorers for the Moose.
The Aeros return home on Tuesday night when they host the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:05 p.m.
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BOMB DROPPINGS Patrick O ¬â¢Sullivan got back on the score sheet after being held without a point Friday. He has points in 11 of his last 12 contests10-game scoring streak (6-13-19)... Robbie Earl ¬â¢s goal was his first since Jan. 26. He had assists in four of his last five games (0-6-6) entering Sunday ¬â¢s action... Drew Bagnall earned his second assist of the season on Cody Almond ¬â¢s empty-netter. It was his first point since Nov. 14... The Aeros had scored five goals in a period a total of nine times in the history of the franchise, the most recent being Dec. 26, 2002 in a7-2 win over San Antonio. DECIDING GOAL Earl (11:34, 3rd)
POWER PLAYS HOU: 0/4 MTB: 1/3
GOALIES HOU: Hackett (25/28, W) MTB: Weiman (39/45, L)
TEAM RECORDS HOU: 38-25-1-5 MTB: 35-24-1-5
AEROS STARTERS F - Wellman, DiSalvatore, O ¬â¢Sullivan D - Noreau, Bagnall G - Hackett
AEROS SCRATCHES Fraser, Penner, Gillies, Lawrence, Kassian, Broda, Cuma
NEXT GAME March 15 vs. Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m.
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