Flags Halt Generals, Shootout Style, 3-2
February 14, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Port Huron Flags News Release
(PORT HURON, MICH.) - In aggressive, gritty battle between the archrival Port Huron Flags and Flint Generals, the Flags emerged victorious with their second straight shootout victory at home, by the score of 3-2.
Flint grabbed the initial lead of the night at 7:50, when Shaun Fisher took a nice pass from Terry Marchant and one-timed it from beyond the far circle. Dustin Traylen's glove just missed the power play puck that gave the Generals a 1-0 start. It would be the only goal of the first period, as the visitors outshot the home squad, 12-7.
A shorthanded maneuver from Mark Cadotte tied the match for the Flags at 4:40 in the second, with Steve Hildenbrand assisting. However, Bobby Reynolds answered with a wrist shot that Traylen was unable to block, less than two minutes later.
Recently signed Ben Gustavson recorded his first goal as a Flag 36 seconds into the third, to knot the score at twos. Converting a carry-over power play, Gustavson picked up a perfect pass from Hildenbrand and one-timed the puck over Jason Muzzatti's stick side, for the equalizing goal. Greg Bullock also assisted. Port Huron's defense made a solid stand near the middle of the frame, when the Generals found themselves with a minute and a half of 5-on-3 time. Traylen and the back line put on a spectacular performance for the duration of the game, denying all 10 of Flint's shots to send the match to an overtime shoot-out.
Traylen stopped three of Flint's four shooters while Bobby Kukulka, Cadotte and Gustavson took advantage of Muzzatti to seal the deal for the home team.
AT&T's first, second and third stars of the game were awarded to Gustavson, Hildenbrand and Traylen, respectively. Ice action heats up again at McMorran Arena on Friday night, at 7:30 p.m., when the Flags host the Kalamazoo Wings.
Slapshot's Birthday Party! Come on out to Friday's game to celebrate Slapshot's birthday! The frst 750 fans through the door receive commemorative piggy banks, sponsored by Citizen's First Bank. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the game begins at 7:30 p.m. First intermission activities feature a celebration for the Flags' lovable mascot that includes Slappy, the mascot of the K-Wings. Call (810) 982-FLAG for more information
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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