Eagles Fly over Steelheads 5-1
November 6, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles (6-2-0-0) electrified the night with three goals in a 1:10 span during the second period to defeat the Idaho Steelheads (6-2-0-0) on Wednesday's Military Appreciation Night at the Budweiser Events Center.
With 5:50 left in the first period, Eagles forward Jonathan Parker one-timed a pass from line-mate Taylor Vause into a wide open net to beat Steelheads goalie Olivier Roy to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead.
Eagles newly-acquired forward Nathan Moon scored his first goal in an Eagles uniform on a perfect feed from fellow Eagles forward Brock Nixon, giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead 17:20 into the second period.
Vause tipped a pass, 40 seconds later, from Eagles forward Darryl Bootland to give the Eagles a 3-0 lead. At the 18:30 mark of the second frame, Eagles forward Chris Knowlton flew down the right wing with fellow Eagles linemate Jordan Kwas, who sniped the puck past Roy, giving the Eagles the 4-0 advantage.
Eagles forward Greg Gardner netted his first goal of the season in his first game 1 minute into the third period on a rebound given up by Roy. Steelheads forward Branden Troock put his team on the board with 10:10 remaining in the contest on a two-on-one attempt. Eagles netminder Doug Carr was spectacular between the pipes, stopping 24 of Idaho's 25 shots to hold on to Colorado's 5-1 victory.
Thanks to season ticket holders and corporate partners, thousands of active military members, veterans and their families were able to attend tonight's game, free of charge.
The Eagles and the Steelheads battle it out again on Friday and Saturday at the Budweiser Events Center to close out the series. Colorado Eagles single game tickets are on sale now and start at just $16 per seat. Contact the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468) or visitwww.ComcastTix.com to reserve your seats today and be part of the action! The Colorado Eagles 10-Game Pack is on sale now. Games include Opening Night, Cowbell Night, Hockey Fights Cancer Night, both bobblehead giveaways, Pot of Gold Night, and Fan Appreciation Night! Packages start at just $210 per seat. Contact the Eagles ticket office at970-686-SHOT (7468) to reserve your seats today!
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