Devils can't solve LaBarbera, lose 2-0
Published on February 9, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
Lowell, MA - Jason LaBarbera made 39 saves for his sixth shutout of the season in a 2-0 victory for the Manchester Monarchs (32-12-6-1) over the Lowell Devils (23-21-4-1) at the Verizon Wireless Arena Friday night.
The Devils opened strong, going on the power play just over a minute into the game. They peppered Manchester G Jason LaBarbera with 15 first period shots, but the veteran netminder was equal to the task. He kicked out every chance the Devils had, while his team took the 1-0 lead. Kevin Dallman, recently assigned from Los Angeles, scored on a two-man advantage at 7:32 of the first for the only goal of the period.
The second period started with some fireworks as the Devils David Clarkson squared off with Tim Jackman in the opening minute of the frame. Lowell outshot Manchester 16-6 in the period, but LaBarbera continued to shut the door. Frank Doyle stopped 10 of 11 shots through 40 minutes of play, and the second period ended 1-0.
The Devils had their chances in the third period but couldn't cash in. They had four power plays in the final stanza and eight in the game, but couldn't beat LaBarbera. Meanwhile Manchester extended the lead at 8:41 with Jackman netting his 12th of the season, accounting for the final score. It was the Devils first regulation loss in their last six games, and Manchester's 10th win in a row. LaBarbera, meanwhile, has allowed just nine goals in seven games (6-0-1) against Lowell.
The Devils continue their road trip in Bridgeport to face off against the Sound Tigers on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. They return home on Saturday, February 17th to host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Devils Hat Giveaway Night. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will get a Lowell Devils baseball cap, sponsored by Pepsi. All Devils games, home and away, can be heard on WCAP 980AM with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston, or online through B2 Network! s on www.lowelldevilshockey.com. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK.
American Hockey League Stories from February 9, 2007
- Admirals Top San Antonio 3-2 in Shoot-out - Milwaukee Admirals
- Bulldogs Triumph in O.T. Thriller - Hamilton Bulldogs
- P-Bruins Defeat Sharks 5-4 in Overtime - Providence Bruins
- Griffins Blank Stars, 4-0 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- LaBarbera's sixth shutout earns Monarchs 10th straight win - Manchester Monarchs
- Admirals' Winning Streaks Halted by River Rats - Norfolk Admirals
- Phantoms top Rochester - Adirondack Phantoms
- Dubielewicz Sets Record in Win - Bridgeport Islanders
- Tigers survive 54-shot barrage, down Bears 4-2 - Hershey Bears
- Devils can't solve LaBarbera, lose 2-0 - Albany Devils
- Canucks Recall Reid - Manitoba Moose
- Admirals Sign C Brandin Cote to PTO and Release LW Les Haggett from PTO - Norfolk Admirals
- Canucks Re-Assign Rypien to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Worcester Sharks promote David M. Daniels to Chief Operating Officer - Worcester Sharks
- Columbus Returns Conklin and Konopka to Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Hockey Newcomer Night set for February 17 - Houston Aeros
- Penguins Skills Competition this Sunday - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Sharks player and FINZ become Cupid for Valentines Day with 96.1 WSRS - Worcester Sharks
- Dallman Comes To Manchester For Conditioning - Manchester Monarchs
- Moose Re-Assign Ellis to Victoria - Manitoba Moose
- Canucks Recall Moran - Manitoba Moose
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Crunch Announce Details of Wise Foods Nights at the Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Beckford-Tseu Returns from ECHL Alaska - Peoria Rivermen
- Crunch Announce Details of Anheuser Busch $50,000 Shot Program - Syracuse Crunch
- Falcons Host Pack Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Bears continue pursuit of first place Friday - Hershey Bears
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
