Bears Win Fourth Straight, Defeating Springfield 4-3
Published on January 27, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hershey Bears News Release
HERSHEY completed a four-game homestand Thursday night by defeating the Springfield Falcons 4-3 at Giant Center. The win pulled the BEARS into a second place tie with the Norfolk Admirals, with a better winning percentage and two games in hand.
Andrew Gordon opened the scoring Thursday with his 21st goal of the season, taking a pass from Keith Aucoin at the 6:16 mark of the first period. Sean Collins then powered a shot past Springfield goaltender David LeNeveu at 16:39 to give the home team a 2-1 lead. Before the end of the frame, Springfield would get a goal back with a shot from David Savard that deflected en route to Dany Sabourin. The goal at 18:48 made the score 2-1 after one.
Brian Willsie scored the only goal of the second period, a power play marker at 8:00 to give the BEARS a 3-1 advantage. Springfield again closed within a goal in the third period when John Moore scored his third of the season at 10:38, but Steve Pinizzotto scored his 11th goal at 11:11 of the third just seconds later to restore the two-goal advantage. Pinizzotto's goal proved to be the game winner when former BEARS centerman Kyle Wilson scored his second goal of the season at 19:42. Sabourin won his fourth straight home start, and his 14th overall. The BEARS now head to Binghamton Friday to play the Senators at 7:05 p.m.
BEARS Radio Network Three Stars of the game:
1. Andrew Gordon (Goal and assist)
2. Sean Collins (Third goal of the season)
3. Brian Willsie (18th of the year)
Notes: The BEARS travel to Binghamton Friday for a game with the Senators at Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Faceoff is slated for 7:05 p.m. The game marks the final time HERSHEY will play in New York's southern tier in 2010-11. Binghamton rounds out the season series with a visit to Giant Center on February 12. Friday's game can be heard along the BEARS Radio Network, including AM 1500 WFED in Washington, D.C. The Chocolate and White return home to face the Charlotte Checkers Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., the final game before the All-Star break. HERSHEY will host the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic, presented by Capital BlueCross, Sunday and Monday at Giant Center.
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