Devils Open Season with Loss
Published on October 8, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
ALBANY, N.Y. - The first five minutes of the Albany Devils 2011-12 season went according to script with a goal 4:23 into the game. However, the Springfield Falcons spoiled the Season Opener, 6-3, Saturday at the Times Union Center in front of 4,286 fans in attendance.
Darcy Zajac netted the first goal of the season, going top shelf off a pass from Chad Wiseman.
"We came out with a lot of energy; maybe too much," Zajac said. "I guess there are a little butterflies regardless of how old you are."
The Devils momentum was short lived as the Falcons answered with four-consecutive goals, starting at 7:28 by Aaron Bogosian.
Nick Holden made it 2-1 with a one-timer, power-play goal at 9:44 and Brent Regner closed the first period scoring at 9:44.
Nicholas Drazenovic added to Springfield's lead, 4-1, at 1:27 of the second.
Anderson cut into the deficit at 4:49 of the second with help from Joe Whitney - his first career point.
Cody Bass reclaimed a three-goal lead for the Falcons with a power-play goal at 9:02, but defenseman Matt Corrente made it 5-3 at 9:31 of the third.
Springfield's Dane Byers concluded the scoring at 10:46.
Jeff Frazee got the start in goal; he had 18 saves on 24 shots. At the other end, former RPI netminder Allen York had 27 stops on 30 shots.
The Devils return to action Sunday with a 4 p.m. contest against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
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