Curtin Wins All-Star MVP
Published on January 26, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno Falcons assistant captain and leading scorer Luke Curtin was named the ECHL All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player for scoring two goals in a 20 second span during the first minute of the third period. His two tallies extended a one-goal lead at the start of the frame to a three-goal margin that helped propel the National Conference to a 7-6 victory over the American Conference at Save Mart Center.
Falcons goaltender Brett Jaeger, who played the third period for the National side, was peppered with 19 shots and made 15 saves.
Fresno's third All-Star in the game, defenseman Dustin VanBallegooie, finished as a +1.
The Falcons return to ECHL regular season action on Friday, Jan. 27, when they host the Long Beach Ice Dogs at Save Mart Center at 7 p.m. Individual tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and Save Mart Center's box office with prices ranging from $8 - $23. For complete ticket information and an arena map of Save Mart Center, visit www.fresnofalcons.com/singletickets.html, or contact the Falcons front office directly at (559) 485-PUCK (7825).
ECHL Stories from January 26, 2006
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- National Conference holds on to 7-6 victory in ECHL All-Star Game - Wheeling Nailers
- American Conference All-Stars Fall 7-6 to National Conference - Florida Everblades
- NASCAR and Bombers team up this weekend - Dayton Bombers
- Fulghum Shines in ECHL All Star Game - Pensacola Ice Pilots
- Basiuk Represents Condors at All-Star Festivities - Bakersfield Condors
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