Arizona Splits Two-Game Set in Denver, 3-1 Loss
Published on December 22, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
Prescott Valley, AZ - The Arizona Sundogs were unable to rebound from an early game deficit against the Denver Cutthroats Saturday night at the Denver Coliseum.
The Sundogs found themselves trailing 2-0, at the end of the first 20 minutes. Denver's Troy Schwab was credited with an assist as he, setup A.J. Gale with a centering pass from the right wing. Joel Chouinard came in with a one-timer from the center and caught the net, doubling the Cutthroats lead.
Neither team was successful locating the back of the net during the second period, though it wasn't for a lack of effort. Arizona came up short as they caught metal and were unable to setup the rebound. With two in a half minutes left Kevin Petovello was called for hooking and 36 seconds later Denver's Gabriel Beaupre headed to the box also for hooking resulting in 4-4 hockey.
Denver's netminder Kent Patterson held off the Sundogs until Chad Nehring registered a wrister putting Arizona on the board with two minutes left in the final frame. Arizona pulled David Brown giving them the man advantage for the remaining 1:21. Gale with a breakaway in the final six seconds scored an empty netter sealing the Cutthroats win over the Sundogs. Sundogs were 0-3 and Denver was 0-4 on the power play. Arizona led shots on goal 31-30. Nehring continues his point streak collecting his sixth tonight. The Sundogs return home and will host the Bloomington Blaze in a three game series beginning December 28th.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. 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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