Falcons Fall to Grizzlies 3-1
Published on February 9, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons nine-game home unbeaten streak was halted on Friday as the Utah Grizzlies skated away with a 3-1 win in front of 4,009 fans at Save Mart Center.
Utah scored the lone goal of the opening period at the 19:00 mark. Ryan Kinasewich skated into the Fresno zone, and from the top of the left-wing circle, feathered a pass down low for Scott Burt, who tipped the puck past Kris Mayotte for his 18th goal of the season.
The score remained 1-0 until the opening minute of the third period when Utah's Keith Johnson beat Mayotte with a quick shot from the near post to extend the Grizzlies' lead to 2-0.
Fresno answered the goal quickly just 23 seconds later to pull back within one. Brady Leisenring skated into the Utah zone, and fed a drop pass for Matt Stefanishion, who blasted a slap shot over the left shoulder of goaltender Mike Mole from the top of the right-wing circle to make it a 2-1 game.
Utah got a power play late in the game, and Olivier Labelle scored a power-play goal into an empty net at 19:40 to set the final.
Fresno out-shot Utah 36-24, marking the ninth straight game that the Falcons have out-shot the opposition.
The Falcons conclude their four-game home stand on Saturday, hosting the Stockton Thunder at 7:30 p.m. for Pink at the Rink II presented by Beazer Homes, KSEE 24, and Clear Channel Radio. The Falcons will wear pink jerseys which will be auctioned off following the game to benefit the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation. The first 2,000 fans in attendance receive a Pink at the Rink hat.
Tickets for all Falcons' home games can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, or through TicketMaster at (559) 485-TIXS or www.ticketmaster.com. All Falcons games air on 790 ESPN Radio, The Deuce, starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face off.
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