Falcons Drop Second Straight to Grizzlies
Published on January 13, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - For the second straight night, the Utah Grizzlies scored three third period goals on their way to a 3-1 win over the Fresno Falcons in front of 5,726 fans on Saturday at Save Mart Center.
Dustin VanBallegooie broke a scoreless tie with his seventh goal of the season 12:06 into the second period. Dave Borrelli's rebound caromed to VanBallegooie on the right-wing side, and he beat goaltender Rob McVicar with a shot from the half wall.
Utah pulled even with a power-play goal 10 minutes into the third period. Ryan Kinasewich's initial shot hit off of the post, but the rebound hit off of the back of Scott Stirling and rolled into the net.
The Grizzlies went ahead at 16:43. Luciano Aquino sent the puck through the slot to Danny Stewart at the top of the circles, and he was able to beat Stirling for his seventh goal of the season.
Travis Rycroft scored an empty-net goal with 5.5 seconds left to set the final.
Fresno plays its final game before the All-Star Break on Sunday with a 6:00 p.m. face-off in Bakersfield. Catch all of the play-by-play action on 1550 Sporting News Radio starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show at 5:45.
The Falcons return to Save Mart Center on Tuesday, January 23, hosting the Long Beach Ice Dogs at 7:00 p.m. It's another Two for Tuesday, presented by Carl's Jr., KMPH Fox 26, and KRZR 103.7 FM. Fans can visit any area Carl's Jr. location and pick up a voucher allowing them to buy one ticket at regular price and get a second ticket for free.
Tickets for all Falcons home games can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, by phone at (559) 485-8497, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com, or at any TicketMaster outlet. All Falcons' games air on 1550 Sporting News Radio starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face off.
NOTES: Brady Leisenring, who was loaned to the Falcons' AHL affiliate in Worcester last weekend, tallied two goals and an assist tonight in the Sharks 4-2 win at Springfield. Fellow Falcon Josh Prudden tallied a pair of assists in the win.
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