Birthday Boy Brodeur Makes 29 Saves in 2-1 WIN over Mississippi
Published on March 30, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
PENSACOLA, FL -Mike Brodeur made 29 saves on his 25th birthday as the Ice Pilots defeated the Mississippi Sea Wolves 2-1 on Sunday in front of 3,274 at the Pensacola Civic Center.
The teams played a scoreless 20 minutes to open up the contest but then it was the Ice Pilots power play getting the scoring going. Pensacola took advantage of a 5 on 3 power play as Adam Hobson tucked in a loose puck for his 10th goal of the season for a 1-0 Pilots lead. It was his sixth power play goal of the season. Brian Pouliot would add to the lead as he netted his first professional goal with a one-timer and the Ice Pilots led 2-0 after 40 minutes of play.
Mississippi would attempt a third period comeback as Mark Hurtubise netted his 13th goal of the season to cut the lead to one, 2-1 Ice Pilots. Brodeur stopped 11 of 12 Mississippi shots in the third as the Ice Pilots held on for the 2-1 win.
The Ice Pilots finish off their season series on April Fools Day in Southwest Florida against the Everblades. Following will be a home and home with the Sea Wolves to conclude the 2007-08 season.
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Saturday, April 5 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Mississippi Sea Wolves at the Civic Center. It is the final game of the 2007-08 regular season and it's Fan Appreciation Night! Group Tickets and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850) 432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com.
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