Eagles Grind out a 3-2 OT Win over Steelheads
November 7, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles (7-2-0-0) earned the 3-2 victory in overtime after giving up a two goal lead late in the third to the Idaho Steelheads (6-2-1-0) on Friday evening at the Budweiser Events Center.
After a scoreless first period, Eagles forward Derek Rodwell scored his first professional goal, putting home a rebound between the circles on the power play, giving the Eagles the 1-0 lead, 3:27 into the second period. Less than three minutes later, Colorado forward Jonathan Parker netted the Eagles second power-play goal of the period, giving the Eagles the 2-0 lead.
The Steelheads avoided the shutout, as forward James Livingston beat Eagles goaltender Kent Simpson with 6:26 left in the third period, cutting the Eagles lead to 2-1. The Steelheads tied the game up at 2-2, 17:36 into the third period, as forward Jesse Root put a puck in the back of the net to close out regulation.
With a tied score of 2-2, the Eagles and the Steelheads headed into a sudden death 3-on-3 overtime due to matching penalties on each team. Eagles defensemen Collin Bowman flew down between the circles beating Steelheads netminder Henri Kiviaho for the game winner just 28 seconds into the overtime period to secure the 3-2 Eagles win.
With the victory, Colorado now owns sole-possession of first place in the Western Conference with 14 points and are riding a league-best five-game winning streak.
The Eagles and the Steelheads battle it out again on Saturday at the Budweiser Events Center to close out the three-game 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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