Aeros Get Shootout Win Vs. Knights, 2-1

Published on February 6, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights lost the first game of a six-game road trip, bowing to the Houston Aeros 2-1 on Tuesday night at the Toyota Center. It was the fourth straight game between the two teams that went to a shootout.

The Aeros struck first on a powerplay late in the first period. Mattias Weinhandl cut through the slot and beat Curtis McElhinney with a low wrist shot for his tenth goal of the season.

After a scoreless second period, the Knights finally tied the game at 8:05 of the third period. Adam Pardy's shot from the left point was knocked down in front, but Warren Peters banged in the rebound for his tenth goal of the season.

The Knights survived overtime when Houston got a powerplay. In the shootout, two of Houston's three shooters scored while Houston's Miroslav Kopriva turned aside all four Knights' shooters to earn the win. It was the first by the Aeros in six games against the Knights this season.

The Knights are now 29-15-3-1. They are winless in two straight.

Three Stars: 1. Miroslav Kopriva (HOU) - 36 saves; 2. Erik Reitz (HOU); 3. Warren Peters (OMA) - 1 goal

The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights and the Aeros face off again on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. from the Toyota Center. All the action can be heard live on 1420 KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com. The game also can be seen on-line through the B2 Networks link on the Knights' web site. The Knights will return to the Omaha Civic Auditorium Saturday February 17th for a 2:00 p.m. afternoon matinee versus the Peoria Rivermen.

Tickets for all Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' games are on sale at the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets also are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (402) 422-1212. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult on tickets purchased after 5:00 p.m. Other restrictions apply.

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