Americans Top Sundogs in 2-1 Thriller
Published on January 21, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ - Jason Deitch's rebound goal from the right circle early in the third period held up as the difference on Saturday night as the Allen Americans topped the Arizona Sundogs by a 2-1 final at Tim's Toyota Center.
Both goaltenders shined in the bout as Rejean Beauchemin earned the win, stopping 41 shots. Mike Spillane took the loss, stopping 29.
Deitch's game-winner came 7:37 into the third period. Jeff Martens and Joshua Hepditch recorded the assists.
With the win, the Americans (21-9-7) sweep the weekend set out west and the two teams will meet again Tuesday in Allen. All four of the meetings this season between the Sundogs (12-19-7) and Americans have been decided by one goal. For Arizona, tonight's game was their 22nd one-goal decision of the season - second in the league to the Texas Brahmas (23). The Sundogs are 8-7-7 in those close finishes.
Both teams traded first period goals as Adam Smyth put the Sundogs up 1-0 before Mark Nebus tied the game in his first appearance for Allen. It was Smyth's sixth of the year.
Neither team scored on the power play as Arizona finished 0-for-6 and Allen went 0-for-3.
The Sundogs head out for a two-game road trip beginning on Tuesday when they visit the Americans for the third consecutive meeting between the two clubs. Game time is set for 6:05 PM MST.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Their sixth season is brought to you by Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel and the team will also host the 2012 CHL All-Star Game in January. Season tickets, mini-plan, and single-game ticket information is now available by calling (928) 759-6600 or visiting arizonasundogs.com.
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