Bulldogs Downed In Overtime By Monsters 3-2
January 11, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Hamilton, ON - The Hamilton Bulldogs lost to the Lake Erie Monsters 3-2 in overtime on Monday night. Marty Sertich scored the overtime marker for the Monsters, who ended the 'Dogs four-game winning streak.
Hamilton opened the scoring at 3:28 of the first frame while on the power play. Mikael Johansson received the puck from Andre Benoit while stationed at the right faceoff dot. Johansson released a shot that beat Lake Erie starting goaltender Tyler Weiman low on the blocker side. Trotter added the 'Dogs second goal while on the power play at 11:23. Ben Maxwell sent a pass to Trotter, who used a forehand-to-backhand deke before sending the puck over a sprawled Weiman, off the crossbar and into the net.
The Monsters cut the lead in half at 4:57 of second stanza. While on a power play, Brian Willsie collected the puck at the left side of the net before trying to stuff the puck between the pads of Hamilton starting goaltender Cedrick Desjardins. After failing on his attempt, Willsie flipped the puck to Ryan Stoa, who was in front of the net. Stoa proceeded to bat the puck past Desjardins and over the goal line.
Stoa tied the game 2-2 at 9:23 of the final frame. Hensick sent the puck to Stoa, who skated into the slot. Stoa rifled a shot past the glove of Desjardins and into the back of the net. Wes O'Neill also received an assist on the goal.
The Monsters ended the game in overtime at 3:58 of the extra period. Hensick received the puck from Willsie before sending a pass to Marty Sertich, who was in front of the net. Sertich ripped a shot that sailed past Desjardins and into the net to win the game.
The Bulldogs will host the Lake Erie Monsters for a rematch on Wednesday, January 13th at 7:30 p.m. at Copps Coliseum. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games (with the exception of the February 21st game at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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