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Flames roll over Rampage

November 28, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Flames tied a trio of franchise record on Friday night with a 6-4 win over San Antonio. The team matched previous franchise bests for goals (six) and power-play goals (three) while Carsen Germyn matched a franchise record for points and assists in a game with four. Quad City and San Antonio also combined to set a Flames franchise record for most combined goals in a game. The six pack of Flames goals came off the sticks of six different goal scorers including Dan Ryder, Matt Pelech, Aki Seitsonen, David Van der Gulik, Kyle Greentree and Jamie Lundmark. Quad City is now unbeaten in their last five games (3-0-1-1).

The Flames stormed out to a 5-1 lead after 20 minutes as the squad set a franchise record for goals in a single period. Dan Ryder started the scoring by scoring his third goal of the year by following the rebound of his own shot. Matt Pelech added his first goal of the year on a blast from the high slot just 1:03 later. Jeff Hoggan put the Rampage on the board just 29 seconds after Pelech's goal. Hoggan scored off the rebound from a Sean Sullivan point shot. The Flames responded quickly following Hoggan's goal. Aki Seitsonen scored on a goal-mouth scramble just 39 seconds after the San Antonio tally and the Flames restored their two-goal lead. The Flames extended their lead on a pair of power-play tallies. David Van der Gulik scored when his centering pass deflected into the San Antonio net during a 5-on-3 power play. Kyle Greentree followed just 68 seconds later when he scored on a cross-ice feed from Jamie Lundmark during a 5-on-4 power play. The Flames skated back to the dressing room with a four-goal lead after one period.

The Rampage drew to within three at 1:12 of the second period when Sean Sullivan scored on a shot from the circle. The Flames answered quickly when Jamie Lundmark scored a power-play goal off a feed from Anders Eriksson. The tally tied franchise records for power-play goals in a game (three) and total goals in a game (six). The Rampage netted their third goal of the night at 5:06 of the middle frame when Jeff Hoggan scored during a 5-on-3 power play. The second period ended with the Flames holding a 6-3 edge.

The lone goal of the third period was score at 10:26 of the frame when Alexander Nikulin converted on a rebound chance for his third goal of the year. The tally established a new franchise record for most combined goals in a Flames game and set the final at 6-4.

The Flames visit Chicago tomorrow for a 7:00 p.m. face-off with the Wolves. Fans can watch the game at ahllive.com for just $6.00. The game can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:35 p.m. with the Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show.

The Flames are back home on Friday, December 5th to face Rockford. Face-off is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Fans will receive Flames Team Photos courtesy of Heartland Chiropractic. It's Kids Safety Night. Local law enforcement, fire departments and the Quad City Bicycle Club will be on hand to educate young fans. B100 presents College Night on Friday as student will receive half-price tickets at the i wireless Center Box Office with a valid college ID card. Toys for Tots continues and fans will receive $3.00 off adult walk-up tickets at the i wireless Center box Office when they donate a toy. Tickets for the December 5th match-up with Rockford are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

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