Arizona Sundogs Weekly Update
December 19, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ - After closing out a four-game home stand last week, the Arizona Sundogs head to the road for a pair of games against the Rapid City Rush before the Christmas holiday this weekend. The Sundogs find themselves just two points back of fifth place in the CHL's Berry Conference.
Last week's record: 1-2-1
Season overall: 9-13-4, 22 pts. - 6th in Berry Conference
-- LAST WEEK'S GAMES -
Tuesday vs. Quad City, 4-3 (OT) Overtime Loss
Rookie newcomer Kevin Petovello scored midway through the third period for the Sundogs to knot the game at 3-3, but Quad City's Eric Giosa scored 44 seconds into overtime to give the Mallards the win - though Arizona still picked up a point in the standings. David Nimmo and Jeff Martens also scored for the Sundogs.
Wednesday vs. Quad City, 3-2 Win
Arizona scored all three of their goals on the power play, with Jeff Hazelwood netting two, in the Sundogs win. David Nimmo also scored for Arizona and Scott Reid made 23 saves to earn his seventh win of the season. The Sundogs' three power play goals were the most scored in a game this year.
Friday vs. Tulsa, 4-3 Loss
In a see-saw battle between the Oilers and the Sundogs, Tulsa's David Solway scored the game-winner with 4:20 left in the third period. The game was tied on three difference occasions throughout the night. Scott Reid made 35 saves in the loss for Arizona.
Saturday vs. Tulsa, 4-3 Loss
Trailing 4-1 entering the third period, the Sundogs made a furious rush in the game's final minutes to close the gap to 4-3 as Adam Smyth and Kyle Hood each scored. The Sundogs made a final push with the extra attacker on the ice, but 47 saves by Ian Keserich of the Oilers cemented the 4-3 win.
-- THIS WEEK'S GAMES --
Wednesday at Rapid City, 6:35 PM MST
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Rapid City, SD
Broadcast info: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV ( http://chltv.neulion.com)
Thursday at Rapid City, 6:35 PM MST
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Rapid City, SD
Broadcast info: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV ( http://chltv.neulion.com)
-- NOTES FOR THE WEEK -- The Sundogs have played in a four straight one-goal games and lead the CHL with 16 overall. Arizona is 7-5-4 in one-goal games this season Luke Erickson is sitting on 99 goals in his pro career Arizona's two games against Quad City last week were the first time the Mallards have appeared in Tim's Toyota Center After their two-game trek to Rapid City, the Sundogs return to Prescott Valley for a 10-game home stand during the month of January, their longest of the season
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