Coleman Shines for Devils in 2-1 Win at South Carolina
Published on March 6, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., (March 6, 2009) -- In a stark contrast from their last matchup, the goalies put on a show with Gerald Coleman coming out on top for the Trenton Devils in a 2-1 win over the South Carolina Stingrays Friday night.
The Chicago native made 39 saves for Trenton, including 13 stops in the third period to snap the Devils' four game losing streak and keep them within two points of a playoff spot.
The Devils struck first with a power play goal, as Justin Coutu ripped a shot from the left point that went past Stingrays goaltender Jonathan Boutin at 14:48. The goal was Coutu's second of the season.
In the second period, the Stingrays tied it up with an early goal at 1:55. Bryson Busniuk kept the puck in at the blueline and fired a shot, with the rebound put home by Pierre-Luc O'Brien.
The power play helped out the Devils late in the period as they re-gained the lead. Ryan Gunderson blasted a shot from the high slot for his fourth goal of the season at 16:17.
Coleman made several saves to make sure the Devils would not give up the lead, including robbing Travis Morin on a one-timer from the right circle while the Devils were shorthanded. Coleman's performance earned him the first star of the game as the Devils held on to win, 2-1.
The Devils continue their road trip Saturday night to play the Gwinnett Gladiators, with the puck drop set for 7:05 p.m. Fans can listen to the free online broadcast by logging onto the Devils' official website, www.trentondevils.com.
With five regular season home games remaining, time is running out to watch Devils hockey at Sovereign Bank Arena! The Devils return home on Friday, March 13 to take on their rivals, the Reading Royals. The puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will also be the first with the arena's new scoreboard, once of the most advanced units in minor professional hockey. Get your tickets by logging on to the Devils' official website, www.trentondevils.com.
TRENTON DEVILS - The Trenton Devils are a member of the ECHL -- North America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Trenton Devils are owned and operated by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.
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