Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Vanquish Americans, 2-1
January 20, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release
Curtis McElhinney made 30 saves to lead the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Rochester Americans Saturday night at the Civic Auditorium. After two hard fought periods, the Knights scored a pair of third period goals and held on for the win, their sixth in a row.
The first two periods were a goaltender's duel as neither McElhinney nor Americans' starting goaltender Adam Dennis would allow a goal. McElhinney was particularly brilliant, flashing his glove to pick off a Dylan Hunter attempt during a second period powerplay.
Kris Chucko broke the deadlock 8:36 into the third period while his team was on the powerplay. With the Knights whirling in the Rochester zone, Chucko collected the puck, spun around and rifled a shot to the stick side of Dennis.
The Knights would double their lead as Andrei Taratukhin found Carsen Germyn alone in slot. Germyn wasted little time burying the puck with a quick wrist shot past a helpless Dennis.
The Americans would reply just over a minute later. Greg Jacina stormed down the left wing and dropped a pass to Brandon Smith. Smith blasted a shot past Curtis McElhinney with 9:28 remaining in the game.
With an assist on Germyn's goal, Taratukhin has now scored a point in eight straight games, a new franchise record. McElhinney also entered the Knights' record book winning his sixth consecutive win.
The Knights are now 27-13-3-0, a season high 14 games over the .500 mark. They have also won a team record five straight home games.
Three Stars: 1. Curtis McElhinney (OMA) - 30 saves; 2. Carsen Germyn (OMA) - Game-winning goal; 3. Kris Chucko (OMA) - 1 goal.
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The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights continue their eight-game home stand Wednesday when the Milwaukee Admirals visit the Omaha Civic Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
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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