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Falcons Blank Pirates, Extend Point Streak To Eight Games

November 30, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons (14-3-1-1) extended their current point streak to eight games Saturday night at the MassMutual Center, defeating the Portland Pirates by the final score of 3-0.

Mike McKenna (6-2-0) earned his second consecutive shutout, stopping all 26 shots he faced in net for Springfield. The St. Louis, Missouri native became the first Falcons netminder to record back-to-back shutouts since Curtis McElhinney accomplished the feat over a year ago - November 9, 2012 versus Connecticut and November 11, 2012 versus Norfolk. McKenna leads all American Hockey League goaltenders in goals-against average (1.45) and save percentage (.945).

Spencer Machacek found the back of the net twice Saturday night for goals number two and three on the season. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound winger deflected a Darryl Boyce point shot past Portland goaltender Mike Visentin at 6:18 of the second period to give Springfield a 2-0 lead. Machacek also added an empty-net tally with 1:17 remaining in regulation, extending the team's lead to 3-0.

Dalton Smith notched the game-winning goal, burying a rebound off of Ilari Melart's initial shot at 6:45 of the first period. For Smith, the goal was his second of the season and first game-winner.

Visentin made 27 saves on 29 shots in net for Portland in a losing effort, falling to 6-7-1 this season.

Neither team was able to convert on the power play. Springfield went 0-for-6 on the man advantage, while Portland went 0-for-4.

The Falcons are back in action Wednesday, December 4 when they visit the Albany Devils for a Northeast Division matchup. The team returns to the MassMutual Center Saturday, December 7 to host the Hartford Wolf Pack at 8:00 p.m.

Fans are invited to the MassMutual Center in 2013-14 to watch the reigning Northeast Division-champion Falcons compete in their 20th anniversary season. Adult season-ticket packages start as low as $13 per game. To reserve your seats for the 2013-14 season, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit the team office inside the MassMutual Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Support the Falcons throughout the 2013-14 season by wearing red, white and blue at all the home games.



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