Embley's hat trick leads Generals

Published on March 24, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League jumped out to an early first period lead and needed a gritty defensive effort in defeating the Muskegon Fury 4-3 in front of 3,020 at Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center on Wednesday night.

The Generals opened the scoring as center Colin Embley (19) scored his first of three goals at 7:52 of the first period on the power play for a 1-0 lead. Less than four minutes later, Playing Assistant Coach, Bobby Reynolds (34) scored on a great assist by Captain Jim Duhart at 11:18 for a 2-0 lead. Muskegon would cut into the Generals' lead as center B.J. Gaustad (10) intercepted a pass in the offensive zone and beat Flint goaltender Jan Chovan at 13:28 for a 2-1 score at the end of the first stanza.

In the second period, Flint regained their two-goal cushion as Embley (20) scored from in front of Fury netminder Jason Stone on some great work by linemates Pascal Morency and Kahlil Thomas at 7:22 for a 3-1 lead. The Fury came right back to close the gap at former General Robin Bouchard (47) scored on the power play at 9:12 for a 3-2 score after 40 minutes of play.

In the third period, the Generals regained their two-goal cushion for the third time as Embley (21) completed the hat trick at 1:28 for a 4-2 lead. Muskegon did not go away quietly as right wing Scott Hollis (39) connected on the two-man advantage at 5:01 to make it a 4-3 game. The Fury pulled their goaltender in the last minute of the game for the extra attacker but the Generals shut the door to secure the victory.

Flint goaltender Jan Chovan (6-7-0) stopped 16 of 19 shots for his second consecutive victory. Embley (3g, 1a) figured in all four Generals goals. Duhart (3a) and Reynolds (1g, 2a) had three-point nights to provide the offense for Flint.

Flint (34-23-8, 74 pts.) moves to within one point of Eastern Conference leading Richmond RiverDogs (36-24-5, 79 pts.) Muskegon (42-16-9, 93 pts.) still holds second place in the Western Conference of the United Hockey League.

The Generals return home to host the Quad City Mallards on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Perani's Hockey World Arena & Event Center at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are on sale at any TicketMaster location. Ticket prices are $12.00, $10.00 & $8.00. Student tickets are discounted $2.00 off regular price. Children's tickets, ages 2-12 are $6.00. For ticket purchases, please call (810) 744-0580. For more details, contact the Flint Generals at (810) 742-9422.

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