Flags End Week 18 with a Win
February 12, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Flags News Release
Game Recaps
Wednesday, Feb. 7 Port Huron 2 @ Ft. Wayne 4
Bobby Kukulka netted the first goal of the night, but a retaliation from the Komets tied the score. Mike Olynyk scored in the second period, but Fort Wayne responded with three unanswered markers to finish off the visiting Flags.
Friday, Feb. 9 Muskegon 3 vs. Port Huron 2
Muskegon drew first blood, but tallies from Steve Hildenbrand and Kris Vernarsky in the second period put the Flags ahead at the start of the final frame. The Fury rallied in the third, however, and scored twice to take the lead and steal the game from the home team.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Port Huron 0 @ Kalamazoo 3
With the Wings up by one, the Flags scored a goal that was taken away by the referee for a supposed hand pass. Kalamazoo scored twice after that to claim the shut-out victory.
Sunday, Feb. 11 Chicago 4 vs. Port Huron 5
Jeremy Tucker and Bobby Kukulka put the Flags up by two before the Hounds netted their first goal. Mike James reclaimed the two point lead, but Chicago returned the favor. Kukulka's second marker of the night completed the Flags scoring, but a late surge from Chicago sent the game to a shoot-out. Steve Hildenbrand and Mark Cadotte found the net while Dustin Traylen stopped 4 of 5 Chicago shooters for the win.
Player of the Week: Bobby Kukulka
DATE Vs. G A PTS PIM +/-
2/7 Ft. Wayne 1 0 1 0 -1
2/9 Muskegon 0 0 0 2 -1
2/10 Kalamazoo 0 0 0 6 0
2/11 Chicago 2 0 2 0 +2
TOTAL 4 3 0 3 8 0
Goaltender of the Week: Dustin Traylen
DATE Vs. W/L/SOL MIN GA SAVES SPCT.
2/7 Ft. Wayne 0/1/0 58:56 3 27 .900
2/10 Kalamazoo 0/1/0 60:00 3 32 .914
2/11 Chicago 1/0/0 60:00 4 27 .871
TOTAL 3 1/2/0 178:56 10 86 .896
Team Notes
- Kris Vernarsky scored his first goal as a Flag on Friday night against Muskegon
- With their second February victory on Sunday, the Flags have doubled their win count from January, when they went 1-8-1 on the month
- Beating Chicago at home evened the season series between the teams at 1-1. In their previous meeting, the Hounds hosted the Flags and won the game 5-2.
- Port Huron maintained its position for playoffs by winning the Chicago contest, as the Hounds were just one point behind the Flags, before losing. The shootout gave the Flags a 2-point lead over the Hounds for 8th place in the league and the final berth for the post-season.
- The Flags continue their 4-game home stand this week when they host Flint, Kalamazoo and Bloomington, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, respectively.
- Greg Bullock's assist on Vernarsky's goal on Wednesday' gave him his 40th point of the season, as he continues to lead the team in scoring.
- Bobby Kukulka is one goal shy of his 20th season tally, which he has racked up in just two months with the team.
Final Game Scores:
Wednesday, Feb. 7 Port Huron 2
Fort Wayne Komets 4 L
Friday, Feb. 9 Muskegon Fury 3
Port Huron 2 L
Saturday, Feb. 10 Port Huron 0
Kalamazoo Wings 3 L
Sunday, Feb. 11 Chicago Hounds 4
Port Huron 5 W
Flags Season Record: 17-27-6
At home: 13-10- On the road: 4-17-3
Conference: 10-18-5 Non-Conference: 7-9-1
Eastern Standing: 5th League Standing: 8th
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