Flames Set Franchise Record for Shots in 3-2 Loss

Published on February 4, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Grand Rapids completed their sweep of the season series with Quad City by topping the Flames 3-2 on Wednesday at the i wireless Center. The Flames established a new franchise record for shots on goal with 46, but only Brett Sutter and Jamie Lundmark managed to beat Griffins netminder Jimmy Howard.

Darren Haydar scored twice in the opening frame to open up a 2-0 lead for the Griffins after 20 minutes. Haydar scored at even strength with three minutes gone in the game. He added a power-play marker when he tipped home a Garrett Stafford centering pass at 10:36 of the period. Haydar's pair of tallies staked the Griffins to a lead despite a Flames attack that generated 17 shots in the opening period.

The Flames tied the game thanks to a pair of second period markers. Brett Sutter tipped home a John Armstrong shot just :39 seconds into the period. Jamie Lundmark followed with his 13th goal of the season at 15:49 of the frame. Lundmark scored off the rebound from a Kyle Greentree chance. The Flames leading scorer slithered a shot from an off angle past Grand Rapid's Jimmy Howard. The scored remained knotted at two as the teams broke for the second intermission.

The Griffins scored the only goal of the third period when Evan McGrath created a turnover and fed Francis Lemieux for his ninth goal of the year. The tally came with 5:24 left in regulation and stood up as the game-winning tally.

The Flames continue their home stand on Friday night vs. Peoria. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at ticketmaster.com. After the game, fans can present their Flames ticket stub at Twenty Sports Grille and Nightclub in downtown Moline to receive a half-priced appetizer.

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