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FireAntz Win Third in a Row

November 24, 2008 - SPHL (SPHL)
Fayetteville Marksmen News Release


The Fayetteville FireAntz played two games this past weekend, a home-and-home set with the Columbus Cottonmouths. Fayetteville was coming off of a big win last Tuesday, in which they defeated the Huntsville Havoc, 4-3, who entered the game with a 10-1 record and in first place in the SPHL.

Friday, November 21st (@ Columbus): The FireAntz traveled to Columbus to take on the Cottonmouths for the first meeting between the two clubs this season.

In the first period, Columbus got off to a quick start on a power play goal by Tim Green at the 7:00 mark. The FireAntz answered back, however, with a power play goal by Captain Corey Hessler at the 11:25 mark. All-time goal scoring leader for the FireAntz, Rob Sich, gave the FireAntz a 2-1 lead just before the end of the first period.

Two goals a piece were scored in the second period. Newcomers Dan Buccella (shorthanded) and Emery Olauson (power play) netted goals for the FireAntz. Fayetteville led 4-3 going into the third period.

Green would tally his second of the game for the Cottonmouts at 9:49 of the third frame, the only goal of the period, and the game would go into overtime. Just eight seconds into the sudden death overtime period, Fayetteville's Buccella stole the puck behind the Cottonmouths' net from Andrew Dwyer and, in one motion, slid it past an unexpecting Chad Rycroft for the game winner, his second goal of the contest. The FireAntz defeated Columbus, 5-4 in overtime, for their second consecutive win.

The FireAntz outshot Columus 53-34.

FireAntz 5-3-1 on the season (1-0-0 vs. Columbus)

Saturday, November 22nd (vs. Columbus): Both teams came to Fayetteville to play the second game of their home-and-home weekend set.

For the second consecutive night Columbus got on the board first on a goal by Michael George at 5:38 of the first period. Fayetteville's Rob Colangelo tied at at one with a power play goal at 11:52. Tim Green would notch his third goal versus the FireAntz at 15:42, giving Columbus a 2-1 edge at the end of the first period.

The FireAntz got the only score of the second frame on a hard-working rebound by Jeff Genovy. In the third period, with the score tied at 2, Columbus outshot the FireAntz 15-5 but the Antz got the only goal on a blistering slap shot by rookie Mike Ruberto. The FireAntz and goaltender Chad Collins withstood the barrage late in the period to hold on for the 3-2 victory. The win was their third consecutive and second against the Cottonmouths.

The FireAntz outshot Columbus 31-26.

FireAntz 6-3-1 on the season (2-0-0 vs. Columbus)

Noteworthy:

D Jonas Carlenius returned to action Saturday, after missing four games with an injury, and contributed an assist.

F Paul Yovanic was waived.

Three Stars of the Weekend:

F Dan Buccella- 2 goals, 1 Game Winning Goal

G Chad Collins- 2-0-0, stopped 54 of 60 shots

D Craig Geerlinks- 3 assists

Upcoming:

The FireAntz have two home games this week. On Thursday, Thanksgiving Night, the FireAntz continue their Thanksgiving Tradition by hosting a game at the Crown Coliseum against the Richmond Renegades. Spend all day with the family and then bring them to a FireAntz game that night. Then, on Saturday the 29th, the FireAntz host the Knoxville Ice Bears and it's Star Wars Night, featuring the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers. Characters from all of your favorite Star Wars movies will be in attendance including Darth Vader, Princess Leia and many more! Come out to both home games this weekend. Pucks drop at 7:30 at the Crown Coliseum.

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