Deschamps notches two goals but Sea Wolves fall to Checkers in OT 6-5
Published on January 23, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release
BILOXI, MS - Matt Deschamps had a career night, scoring two goals, and Ryan Cruthers and Kyle Peto each had a goal and an assist, but it wasn't enough as the Mississippi Sea Wolves fell 6-5 in overtime in front of 5,037 fans at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday night.
Matt Deschamps' third goal of the season gave the Sea Wolves a 1-0 when he banged home the rebound of Kyle Peto's shot from the left point at 6:40 of the first period. Chris Capraro evened the score on the power play at one-apiece for Charlotte when he knocked home the rebound of a shot from Jeff Miles at 14:25. At 15:40, Charlotte's Chris Murray tucked home a wraparound from behind the net to give the Checkers a 2-1 lead.
Ryan Cruthers tapped home a goalmouth pass from Mathieu Melanson at 18:07 that was allowed after referee Francis Charron conferred with the goal judge to even the game at two.
Capraro's second goal of the game came on a break down the right wing when he fired a wrist shot over Sea Wolves goalie Ryan Munce's glove just 53 seconds into the second frame. Kyle Peto bounced a centering pass off the skates of Charlotte defenseman Ken Scuderi to even the game at 3-3 just 58 seconds later.
Deschamps' second goal of the game on a slap-shot from the right point gave the Sea Wolves a 4-3 lead at 14:49 of the second. Jason Tejchma's brilliant through-the-legs redirection of Mike Nesdill's pass gave the Sea Wolves a two-goal lead at 6:04 of the third. Chris Murray's second of the game cut the Sea Wolves' lead to one at 10:25, and at 12:17 of the third David Rutherford hit Mike Bayrack with a backdoor pass that Bayrack hammered home to tie the game once again.
After a spat of after-the-whistle rough stuff sent Kyle Peto and Mathieu Melanson to the penalty box in overtime, Chris Murray fed Jeff Miles for a one-timer that annihilated the water bottle atop the Sea Wolves' goal as it hit the twine for the game-winner at the 3:23 mark of the overtime.
Sea Wolves fans, come out and Pack the House for the team's next two home games on January 25 and February 4! The Sea Wolves are offering a special ticket deal, with an upper level ticket and a Sea Wolves t-shirt for just $10. Fans can get in on this special offer by calling the Sea Wolves office at (228) 275-WOLF!
Stop by Hooters brand new Biloxi Beach location on Highway 90 immediately following the team's next home game on January 25 for the post-game party! Grab a bite to eat or something to drink and have the chance to meet and greet your favorite Sea Wolves players at the Hooters on Highway 90 in Biloxi.
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