Ducks eliminate defending Calder Cup champion Aeros

April 17, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


HOUSTON, TX -- Stanislav Chistov scored two goals and Curtis Glencross had a goal and two assists to help the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks to a 6-3 victory and a best-of-three qualifying round series sweep over the defending Calder Cup champion Houston Aeros at the Toyota Center.

Mark Popovic, Mike Mottau and Chris Armstrong also scored and Tony Martensson recorded four assists for the Ducks, who won their first-ever playoff series.

Mottau broke a 2-2 tie with his first career playoff goal 6:50 into the third period. Armstrong's goal on a shot from the deep slot midway through the final period gave Cincinnati a 4-2 lead and proved to be the eventual game-winning tally.

Ilya Bryzgalov finished with 34 saves in the victory for Cincinnati, which will face Milwaukee in the West Division semifinals. The best-of-seven series will begin April 21 in Milwaukee at the Bradley Center.

Stephane Veilleux had a goal and an assist for the Aeros, who went 1-for-13 on the power-play in the series.

Frederic Cloutier surrendered five goals on 22 shots in the losing effort.



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