ECHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles Fall in the Final Second to the Grizzlies 2-1

Published on March 29, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


LOVELAND, Colo. -The Colorado Eagles (31-23-7-4) were stunned by a last-second, 2-1 loss to the Utah Grizzlies (35-22-3-5) on Saturday evening at the Budweiser Events Center.

After the Eagles and the Grizzlies saw two scoreless periods; Eagles newcomer forward Todd Fiddler netted his first professional goal to give the Eagles the 1-0 lead, 10:06 into the third period. The Grizzlies answered just over one minute later with a short-handed goal from forward Adam Pineault on a two-on-one breakaway to beat Eagles netminder Dustin Butler blocker side to tie the game 1-1. At the final buzzer, Grizzlies defenseman Martin Lee buried a power play goal from the point to secure the 2-1 victory for Utah.

Butler took the loss despite turning aside 25 of Utah's 27 shots-on-goal. Utah finished 1-for-4 on the power play while Colorado was held to an 0-for-5 mark on the man advantage.

The Eagles hit the road to Utah to take on the Grizzlies at the Maverik Center on Wednesday night.

Great seats are still available for all Eagles home games and start at just $16 per seat. Reserve your seats today by clicking ComcastTix.com, visiting the Budweiser Events Center Box Office or calling 970-686-SHOT(7468).

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