'Dogs down Moose in overtime, win series 4-2

Published on May 14, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


HAMILTON, ON - Eric Manlow had two goals, including the game-tying tally in the third period and the overtime winner, as the Hamilton Bulldogs dropped the Manitoba Moose 3-2 on Monday night in Game 6 of their playoff series at the MTS Centre. The Bulldogs have now won the North Division Final series 4-2 and will meet the Chicago Wolves in the Western Conference Final.

Manitoba opened the scoring just 1:38 into the first period when Brad Moran registered his fifth goal of the series. Moran took a pass from Jason Jaffray in front of the Bulldogs net and quickly snapped home a shot to make the score 1-0.

On a 5-on-3 power play at 4:07 of the middle stanza, the Moose took a 2-0 lead courtesy of Brandon Reid's second marker of the post-season. Nathan Smith and Jaffray earned assists on the goal.

Corey Locke got the Bulldogs on the scoreboard at 11:11 of the third period with his seventh goal of the playoffs. Locke's initial shot hit the post but the puck bounced off of Moose goaltender Wade Flaherty and into the back of the net.

At 13:58 of the final frame, 'Dogs veteran forward Eric Manlow notched his third goal of the post-season to even the score 2-2. Michael Lambert ripped a hard shot that was stopped by Flaherty but Manlow picked up the rebound and buried a wrist shot into the top corner.

In overtime, Manlow struck again at the 5:18 mark after taking a pass from Andrew Archer and fooling Flaherty with a quick wrist shot to the glove side. The goal was Manlow's second of the night and propelled the Bulldogs to the North Division crown.

Between the pipes, Carey Price backstopped the 'Dogs to the win with 40 saves on 42 shots while Flaherty turned aside 22 of 25 shots in a losing effort for the Moose.

The Hamilton Bulldogs will continue their quest for the Calder Cup on Friday, May 18 at 8:30 p.m. when they travel to Chicago to take on the Wolves at Allstate Arena in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Fans can listen to the game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show at 8:00 p.m. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website.

The scene of the series shifts to Copps Coliseum for Games 3, 4 and 5 (if necessary) at Copps Coliseum on Wednesday, May 23rd (7:30 p.m.), Friday, May 25th (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, May 26th (7:00 p.m.) respectively. Fans can purchase 'Dogs playoff tickets at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For Season Ticket Holders, Game 3 will be Round 3, Home Game A.

The following is Hamilton's full third round playoff schedule (All times Eastern; *if necessary):

Western Conference Final - Series "N"

Game #1 - Friday, May 18th - 8:30 p.m. - Hamilton at Chicago (Allstate Arena)

Game #2 - Sunday, May 20th - 4:00 p.m. - Hamilton at Chicago (Allstate Arena)

Game #3 - Wednesday, May 23rd - 7:30 p.m. - Chicago at Hamilton (Copps Coliseum) - GAME A

Game #4 - Friday, May 25th - 7:30 p.m. - Chicago at Hamilton (Copps Coliseum) - GAME B

*Game #5 - Saturday, May 26th - 7:00 p.m. - Chicago at Hamilton (Copps Coliseum) - GAME C

*Game #6 - Monday, May 28th - 8:00 p.m. - Hamilton at Chicago (Allstate Arena)

*Game #7 - Wednesday, May 30th - 8:00 p.m. - Hamilton at Chicago (Allstate Arena)

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