AHL Rochester Americans

Amerks fall to Manitoba, lose fourth straight

October 17, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release


Rochester, MN - The Rochester Americans dropped their fourth straight game tonight with a 3-1 loss to the Manitoba Moose at the MTS Centre. The game was the first of a two-game set between the Amerks and Moose this weekend and the first of eight meetings between the two teams this season.

The loss extends Rochester's losing streak to four games as the Amerks have yet to find a win in the 2008-09 American Hockey League season.

Three different goal scorers in Matt Pettinger, Mark Cullen and Guillaume Desbiens gave Manitoba its first win of the season as second-year netmidner Cory Schneider made 26 saves to record his first win.

David Brine provided the Amerks' lone goal to earn the game's second star honors. Tyler Plante had 28 saves in his second start of the season in the losing effort.

Pettinger gave the Moose an early 1-0 lead five minutes into the opening period on the power play to notch his first goal of the season. Jason Krog and Michel Ouellet each earned assists on the play to extend their team lead to four points (1+3) apiece.

After a scoreless second period, Brine found the back of the net for his first tally of the season at 7:07 of the final frame to tie the game at one. Picking up assists on the play were defensemen Franklin MacDonald and Jason Garrison.

Manitoba quickly regained the lead after Cullen scored six minutes later to lift the hometown Moose to a 2-1 lead. As Rochester attempted to even the score by pulling Plante for an extra attacker, Desbiens secured the win for the Moose with an empty net insurance goal with just 54 seconds left in regulation.

Rochester will look to obtain its first win of the season as the Amerks and Moose will complete the two-game set on Saturday, October 18th at the MTS Centre. The 8:30 p.m. EST contest can be heard live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live.

The Amerks return home on Friday, October 24th as the Quad City Flames make their only trip of the season to The Blue Cross Arena. The 7:35 p.m. contest will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1280 WHTK, whtk.com and AHL Live. The game will be the first of two scheduled meetings between the two teams this season.

The game is part of scout night. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts along with their families and friends can purchase discounted tickets to see the Amerks take on the Flames. Tickets can be purchased at $10.00 - $12.00 depending on seating arrangements. There will also be a parade on the ice for all scouts during the first intermission. Please call John Cochol at (585) 454-5335 x.3011 for more information.

In addition to Scout Night, its AAA discount night. All AAA members can bring their membership cards to The Blue Cross Arena Box Office to receive 100-End Seating for $12.00 each (Reg. Price $18.25) or 200-End Seating for $9.00 each (Reg. Price $14.25).

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