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Ducks, Aeros settle for tie

January 2, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Stephane Veilleux scored a shorthanded goal early in the third period to help the Houston Aeros skate to a 2-2 tie with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Friday at Cincinnati Gardens.

After goals by Brian Gornick in the first period and Chris Armstrong in the second gave Cincinnati a 2-1 lead, Veilleux netted his fifth goal of the season 5:46 into the third to force overtime.

Jeff Hoggan opened the scoring 3:23 into the first period for Houston, which extended its unbeaten streak to seven games with its fourth consecutive tie (3-0-4-0). The Aeros have lost just once in their last 14 games, going 9-1-4-0 in that stretch.

Kyle Kettles turned away six shots in overtime and recorded 33 total saves for Houston.

Ilya Bryzgalov finished with 31 saves for Cincinnati, which snapped a three-game losing streak but remains winless in its last four. Bryzgalov made his best save with under a minute to play in overtime when he robbed Mika Hannula on a breakaway.

The Ducks play the San Antonio Rampage at 7:35 p.m. Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens.

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