Devils Tie Pirates in Shortened Affair
September 30, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Joe Whitney's goal with 1:19 remaining in the second period went down as the game-tying goal because complications with the zamboni and ice forced the Albany Devils and Portland Pirates to suspend play before taking the ice for the third frame. The final score stood as 2-2.
The game was a neutral-site preseason outing held at Olympia Ice Center located in West Springfield, Mass. The game was the second warm-up game for the Devils, who open the 2011-12 season at home against Springfield on Oct. 8 (7 p.m.).
Mike Sislo enjoyed a multi-point night registering the Devils first goal three minutes into the game. He later assisted on Whitney's tally. Sislo's opening goal was setup by J.S. Berube and came while on the powerplay.
The Pirates did their damage in the remaining minutes of the first. Donny Maloney made it 1-1 at 3:41 of the first and Spencer Bennett moved Portland ahead, 2-1, at 11:06.
Maxime Clermont made his preseason debut between the pipes. He made 15 saves on 17 shots. At the other end, Marc Cheverie had 17 saves on 19 shots.
The Devils return to the ice for their final tune up game on Saturday, Oct. 1 with a 7 p.m. outing at Adirondack.
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