Flames Lose in Overtime to Rampage

Published on December 13, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Late game heroics once again earned the Flames a regulation point in an overtime loss. Kyle Greentree scored with just nine seconds left in regulation before Quad City allowed an overtime goal in a 3-2 extra session loss. Joel Perrault netted the game winner for San Antonio. David Van der Gulik netted the Flames' other goal in the game.

The teams traded first period power-play goals leaving the game tied at one after one frame. Brett MacLean started the scoring when he deflected a shot by Alexander Nikulin past Flames netminder Leland Irving during a Rampage man advantage. The Flames answered seven minutes later when David Van der Gulik netted his seventh goal of the season following a centering feed from John Armstrong. Dan Spang earned the secondary assist on the power-play tally that tied the game at one.

In the second period, Leland Irving stopped 17 San Antonio shots to hold the Rampage off the board. Meanwhile, San Antonio's Josh Tordjman stopped all five shots he faced, and the game remained tied at one after two periods.

The Rampage moved in front again with just 7:59 left in regulation time. Kevin Porter netted his first AHL goal during a shorthanded 2-on-1 break. Porter took a feed from David Spina and beat Irving to put San Antonio ahead 2-1. Porter's goal set the stage for more late game Flames heroics. Kyle Greentree scored following a feed from Kris Chucko with just nine seconds left in regulation. Chucko drove down left wing before throwing the puck in front for Greentree who tipped it past Tordjman to tie the game.

In the overtime, Sean Sullivan set up Joel Perrault for the game-winner. Sullivan drove down the wing and behind the net before finding Perrault in front for the game-winning tally.

The Budweiser Flames Forum will air live from Bleacher Bums in Davenport on Monday at 6:00 p.m. Peter Vandermeer, Matt Pelech, Brett Sutter and Matt Keetley will join host Aaron Roof for the show. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win prizes from the Flames and Budweiser. The show can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC.

The Flames return to the ice on Friday night in Manitoba. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The game is available on a pay-per-view basis for $6.00 at ahllive.com. The contest can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 7:05 p.m. with the Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show.

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