Curtin Notches Five Points as Fresno Wins Seventh Straight at Home
February 3, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons extended their home winning streak to seven games on Saturday, defeating the Las Vegas Wranglers 6-2 in front of 6,185 fans at Save Mart Center. It was the first game in the six-game season series to be decided in regulation.
The Falcons scored the lone goal of the first period at 16:07. Kenny MacAulay took a long shot from the right point, which was deflected past goaltender Kevin Lalande by Luke Curtin, who recorded his seventh goal of the season.
Fresno added to its lead with a power-play goal 4:54 into the second period. John Morlang's pass was knocked down, but it deflected right back to him, and he beat Lalande with a wrist shot from the right-wing circle to give the Falcons a 2-0 lead.
Las Vegas cut its deficit in half with a power-play goal of its own at 6:24. Jason Jozsa fed Adam Cracknell in the left-wing circle, and he had his shot deflected past Kris Mayotte by Bruce Mulherin who picked up his ninth of the season.
Curtin tallied his second of the night at 11:55 to restore Fresno's two-goal advantage. Curtin skated down the right-wing side, deked Lalande to the ice, and slid a shot between his legs for his eighth of the season, and his fifth in the last five games.
Mike Ramsay gave the Falcons some breathing room with a power-play goal 10:27 into the third period. Kenny Bernard centered in front for Ramsay, who skated from the hash marks in, and beat Lalande with a wrist shot to make it 4-1.
Ramsay added his second of the night, converting off a great feed from Curtin at 15:29.
Curtin capped his hat trick and five-point night at 18:04, roofing a shot over Lalande's left shoulder.
Curtin now has six goals and seven assists for 13 points in the last five games.
Mike Madill set the final, notching a power-play goal at 18:47.
The Falcons are back in action on Tuesday, hosting the Utah Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on a Two-for-Tuesday, presented by Carl's Jr., KMPH Fox 26, and KRZR 103.7 FM. Fans can visit any area Carl's Jr. and pick up a voucher allowing them to purchase one ticket at regular price and get a second ticket for free. It's also the second annual Melt the Ice Bikini Contest, presented by Advanced Laser Clinic of Fresno, in the first intermission.
Tickets for all Falcons' home games can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, or through TicketMaster at (559) 485-TIXS or www.ticketmaster.com. All Falcons games air on 790 ESPN Radio, The Deuce, starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face off.
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