Bullies Outlast Royals 3-1

March 28, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release

Reading, PA – Pierre-Luc Sleigher scored the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal 20 seconds into the third period and Josh Prudden tallied a goal and two assists as the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies defeated the Reading Royals 3-1 before 5004 at the Sovereign Center in ECHL action on Sunday. The win extends the Bullies winning streak to three games and ties the all-time franchise record for wins in a single season of 44 set by the 1993-94 Birmingham Bulls. With a victory by Johnstown, the Bullies remain tied for third place in the Northern Division with the Chiefs with 94 points each.

Atlantic City (44-18-6) opened the scoring at 3:25 of the first period on the power play. Dave Reid tipped home Prudden's rebound in front of Royals goaltender Cody Rudkowsky to put the Bullies on the board 1-0. Reading (35-25-10) countered at 8:36 with a power play goal of their own as Ian Turner's one-timer from the blue line beat Bullies goaltender Scott Stirling over the right shoulder to tie the game 1-1. Sleigher would give the Bullies the lead for good, tipping the loose puck by Rudkowsky 20 seconds into the third period for a 2-1 advantage. Prudden sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:44.

The Bullies out-shot the Royals 38-21. Stirling stopped 20 shots for his 31st win of the season. Atlantic City went 1-4 on the power play.

The Bullies face-off against the Trenton Titans at 7PM on Tuesday at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton. Catch all the action live on ESPN Radio 1450AM and the Surfer Network at www.boardwalkbullies.com. Atlantic City returns to Boardwalk Hall at 7:05PM on Wednesday to battle the Toledo Strom. Every Wednesday home game this season is a "Wild Wednesday" sponsored by Coors Light and Molson Canadian. All college students, casino workers, military and service industry personnel get in for just $6 with a valid ID. Enjoy great Coors Light and Molson Canadian draught beer all night for just $2.

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