Flags Halt Generals' March in 4-3 Victory
Published on December 17, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Flags News Release
(PORT HURON, MICH.) - In the final seconds of the game, the Port Huron Flags scored to win their fourth straight game, and snapping the Flint Generals' four-game winning streak, by a final score of 4-3.
Flint recorded the first goal of the night at 4:40, just 15 seconds into a power play that occurred as a result of a high sticking call on Bobby Kukulka. Jeff Zehr put the puck beyond the reach of Dustin Traylen, with an assist from Mike Kinnie. Port Huron outshot Flint, 19 to 11, in the first period.
Five minutes into the third, a bizarre series of events occurred, as three goals were scored in 32 seconds. Steve Hildenbrand was sent to the box for interference at 4:33. Twelve seconds later, Greg Bullock sent a rocket from beyond the left circle that Jason Muzzatti was unable to stop. The Flags shorthanded goal was answered directly back by Dion Hyman at 5:06. Assisted by Tony Tuzzolino and Kinnie, Hyman put the Generals up by a goal again. Rob Snowball immediately took matters into his own hands and scored at 5:17, unassisted. Near the end of the period, he took action again, dropping his gloves with David Frawley and dominating the fight from start to finish. Port Huron took 17 shots on goal during the second, while Flint recorded nine.
The Generals took full advantage of a 5-on-3 power play to score at 4:57 in the third, off the stick of Gerrard Miller, assisted by Bobby Reynolds and Jordan Fox. Down by a goal, the Flags rallied to tie the game on a beautiful score by Mark Cadotte, off well-placed assists from Steve Hildenbrand and Ryan Markham. When Kinnie was called for hooking and misconduct at 18:40 in the third, the Flags took full advantage, shooting the game-winning goal with 11 seconds left in the game. Bobby Kukulka, assisted by Hildenbrand and Chris Bogas, won the game for Port Huron, setting off a frustrated head coach from Flint. Kevin Kerr threw the Flint sticks onto the ice, earning a game misconduct and being ejected from the rink.
AT&T's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Stars of the Game were awarded to Kukulka, Snowball and Traylen, respectively. The next home game for the Flags is on Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m., against the Bloomington PrairieThunder.
FLAGS FAMILY CHRISTMAS PACKAGE: 4-4-4 FOR $44 - Next Friday, Dec. 22, a $44 purchase will get you four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks, along with a souvenir pennant and program. Contact the Flags office to take advantage of this offer.
BUY 2 GAME TICKETS, GET THE 3rd FREE! Now through January, the Flags are offering a special deal to ensure that fans don't miss a minute of the action. With the purchase of 2 game tickets, the 3rd is free, when purchased in advance through the Flags office. Call (810) 982-FLAG to reserve yours today!
The Port Huron Flags are a community owned, nonprofit member club of the United Hockey League. For more information on the 2006-07 season, contact the front office at (810) 982-3524 or visit the website at www.porthuronflags.net.
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