Flames Shutout League-Leading Bulldogs, 3-0
Published on March 5, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Saint John Flames News Release
SAINT JOHN, NB - The Saint John Flames (24-32-5-1), American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League's Calgary Flames, posted a 3-0 shutout win over the AHL leading Hamilton Bulldogs (45-11-6-4) at Harbour Station Wednesday. The Canadian Division rivals were meeting for the fifth of eight scheduled meetings this season.
Saint John opened the scoring at 7:22 of the first period on a quick passing play that saw Blair Betts direct a Rick Mrozik pass behind Bulldogs netminder Ty Conklin for his 6th goal of the season. The teams would play fast and close hockey through to the end of the period. Saint John took the edge in shots in the first period, outshooting Hamilton 13-11, and skated to the locker room with the 1-0 lead.
The second period saw the teams continue their close play but Conklin and Sabourin were solid in goal for both clubs. No scoring resulted in the second period and the shots were close to even, Hamilton with 11, Saint John with 10.
Shaun Sutter gave the Flames a 2-0 lead 8:32 into the final period, taking a pass from Blair Betts and, with no one around, went high over the glove shoulder of Conklin. Late in the period, with Conklin pulled for the added attacker, Micki DuPont potted the empty net tally to seal the Flames 3-0 win. Sabourin made 31 saves for the Flames for the win.
The Flames outshot Hamilton 40-31 on the night and both teams were unsuccessful with the man-advantage, Saint John 0 for 4 and Hamilton, 0 for 6.
Saint John swept the three star selections with Dany Sabourin first (31 saves, shutout), Blair Betts second (1g, 1a) and Shaun Sutter third (1g).
The Flames next action is at Harbour Station is 7:30 p.m this Friday, March 7 versus the Hamilton Bulldogs on "Raise the Roof with KD Night". All fans are encouraged to bring a box of Kraft Dinner to shake and make noise with throughout the game. All the KD will be collected after the game and given to local food banks. Fans will also be able to make a donation and receive a box of KD at the game.
All Flames games are broadcast live on Newsong FM 96.1 in Saint John and on the web at www.newsongfm.com.
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