Falcons Welcome Seventh Largest Crowd in ECHL History to Save Mart Center
February 4, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
Fresno, Calif. - The Fresno Falcons scored a season-high three power-play goals, including two from John Wroblewski, and Ryan MacDonald made 37 saves to lead the Falcons to a 3-1 on Saturday in front of a Falcons' team record 14,023 fans at Save Mart Center. The single-game attendance is the seventh highest in the 19-year history of the ECHL.
Stockton took a 1-0 lead into the locker room after one period courtesy of an Eric Main goal 3:02 into the contest. Main took a shot from the top of the left-wing circle that beat Falcons' goaltender Ryan MacDonald high to the glove side.
The Falcons pulled even with a power-play goal 2:39 into the second period. Dustin VanBallegooie's shot from the point was deflected out of midair by Wroblewski, who tipped it past goaltender Cam Ellsworth for the tying goal.
Fresno's power play struck again at 5:32 to take a 2-1 lead. Luke Curtin took a pass from Cory Murphy, and had his shot tipped in front by Wroblewski, who picked up his second goal of the night.
Luke Curtin gave the Falcons a 3-1 lead 11:35 into the third period with Fresno's season high third power-play goal of the game. Curtin took a pass from Murphy, and blasted a shot past Ellsworth from the right-wing circle. John Morlang earned an assist on the goal, giving him 200 points in his professional career.
Fresno's penalty kill was as lethal as its power-play on Saturday, killing off all six Stockton man-advantage chances.
The Falcons improve to 6-0-0 against the Thunder this season, and 15-0-1 all-time.
Fresno opens a two-game series in Alaska on Tuesday, with face-off set for 8:15 p.m. PT. Catch all of the play-by-play action on 1550 Sporting News Radio, starting with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show at 8:00.
The Falcons are back at home on Friday, hosting the Las Vegas Wranglers at 7:30 p.m. The Falcons will be wearing red hearts on the back of their helmets in celebration of February being national Go Red for Women Heart Month, to remember those who have passed away of heart disease and to celebrate those who have survived. Friday's game also includes a Guns and Hoses Broomball Game where area police and fire departments will duke it out for Broomball Supremacy. The Falcons also welcome the Central Valley Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to the game.
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.
ECHL Stories from February 4, 2007
- Fresno Falcons Weekly - Fresno Falcons
- Fata Becomes 317th Player To Play In NHL After ECHL - ECHL
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Titans defeat Cyclones in OT, 6-5 - Trenton Devils
- Cyclones Rally From Two Down To Gain A Point - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Former Everblade Lojek makes NHL debut - Florida Everblades
- Wildcatters Bolster Blue Line with Trade for 6'7'' State - Texas Wildcatters
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Wroblewski nets two goals while Ellsworth stops 24 shots - Stockton Thunder
- Jeff State Traded To Texas Wildcatters - Reading Royals
- Royals Fall In Johnstown, 4-1 - Reading Royals
- Checkers grounded as Ice Pilots win 3-1 - Charlotte Checkers
- Falcons Welcome Seventh Largest Crowd in ECHL History to Save Mart Center - Fresno Falcons
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Fresno Falcons Stories
