Bulls Win Season Opener in Alaska, 2-1
Published on October 19, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
San Francisco Bulls News Release
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - In their season opener, the San Francisco Bulls topped the Alaska Aces, 2-1, Friday night at Sullivan Arena on a dramatic third-period goal by Brett Parnham. Tyler Beskorowany put on a stellar performance in goal, stopping 44 of 45 shots to earn the victory,
Alternate captain Jordan Morrison opened the scoring on a deflection off a Scott Langdon point shot, 2:22 into the first period to give the Bulls an early 1-0 lead. It was Morrison's first regular-season goal against Alaska as a Bull, after grabbing five assists in nine regular-season games against Alaska last season. Alaska out-shot the Bulls 15-5 in the first period.
Tim Coffman evened the score on a breakaway shot that beat Beskorowany, 4:55 into the middle frame. Peter Sivak, the Bulls leading scorer last season, had the lone assist on Coffman's tally. Alaska held a 28-11 lead in shots after 40 minutes.
Parnham, making his regular season debut for the Bulls, played the hero after putting San Francisco ahead, 2-1, with 6:16 remaining in the third period. Parnham picked up his own rebound and tucked the puck past goaltender Joni Ortio for the game-winner. Mark Lee and Dale Mitchell picked up the assists. Beskorowany faced a flurry of shots at the end of the game, but stood tall to seal the victory.
The Bulls and Aces go at it again tomorrow at 8:15 pm PT in Alaska. You can catch the game at the Park 77 Bar Watch Party.
Bulletins: Mark Lee dropped the gloves in the first period...The Aces out-shot the Bulls 45-19...Neither team scored on the power play, San Francisco - 0-for-3, Alaska - 0-for-5...The Bulls have four career wins in Alaska, including playoffs.
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