Falcons Comeback Falls Short Versus Admirals
February 23, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, Mass. - The Springfield Falcons (33-17-1-4) were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals by the final score of 3-2 Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center.
Rickard Rakell's goal at 12:34 of the third period served as the game-winner, breaking a 2-2 tie. For Rakell, the score was his 12th of the season and his team-leading fourth game-winner.
The Falcons scored two unanswered goals to erase an early two-goal deficit. Darryl Boyce found the back of the net at 11:03 of the second period, his 10th goal of the campaign, on a snap shot from the slot. Springfield evened the score at 6:35 of the third period when Sean Collins deflected an Andrew Joudrey wrist shot past Norfolk netminder Brad Thiessen.
The Admirals jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period behind goals from Zack Stortini at 3:37 and Chris Wagner at 16:38.
Jeremy Smith made 22 saves on 25 shots in net for the Falcons, falling to 17-11-3 this season. Thiessen stopped 28 of 30 shots to improve to 3-2-2.
Neither team scored on the power play. Springfield went 0-for-2, while Norfolk went 0-for-3.
The Falcons are back in action at the MassMutual Center Saturday, March 1 versus the Providence Bruins. The game, which is set for 7:00 p.m., is Pink in the Rink night presented by Noble Hospital, and the team will wear specialty jerseys.
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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