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Flames Three Comebacks Not Enough in Shootout Loss to Rockford

November 23, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


A wild Saturday night game in Rockford ended with the Flames suffering an exciting 5-4 shootout loss. Kris Chucko, John Armstrong, Peter Vandermeer and Jamie Lundmark scored in the game as Quad City overcame three separate deficits to earn a regulation point.

The Hogs nabbed a 1-0 lead by scoring the only goal of the first period just 46 seconds into the frame. Pascal Pelletier scored off the rebound from a Petri Kontiola shot to put Rockford in front.

The Hogs took a 2-0 lead when Jack Skille scored shorthanded following a Flames turnover at 4:50 of the second period. Quad City got on the board just past the midway point of the middle period. Kris Chucko scored by crashing the Rockford net and re-directing a pass from Kyle Greentree. Seven minutes later, John Armstrong scored by converting on a rebound chance. Armstrong's second tally of the season sent the Flames to the dressing room after two periods with the game tied at two.

A wild third period feature a quartet of goals leading up to an overtime period. Rockford's Jack Skille opened the scoring when he potted a chance during a Hogs power-play to open up a one-goal edge. The Flames tied the game again when Peter Vandermeer scored at 10:37 of the third. The tally deflected over Hogs netminder Corey Crawford and a Hogs defenseman before going in. The Hogs re-took the lead when Bryan Bickell scored on a goal-mouth scramble just after a Rockford power play expired. The Flames answered back with 2:57 left in regulation when Jamie Lundmark scored on a shot from the circle.

After a scoreless overtime, the Flames began their first shootout of the year. After allowing a goal in the first round of the shootout to Carsen Germyn, Crawford went on to deny the next four Flames shooters. Meanwhile, Matt Keetley stopped the first three Hogs shooters before allowing goals to Pascal Pelletier in the fourth round and Bryan Bickell in the fifth round. Bickell's tallied secure the win for Rockford as the Flames dropped their first shootout of the season.

The Budweiser Flames Forum returns to Bleacher Bums (3811 North Harrison Street in Davenport) on Monday at 6:00 p.m. Scott Allen, Brett Palin, Kris Chucko and John Armstrong will join host Aaron Roof. Fans in attendance will be eligible to win prizes from the Flames and Budweiser. The show can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC.

The Flames are back on home ice on Wednesday night for a 7:05 p.m. face-off with Iowa. Lower bowl tickets are $10.00 and upper bowl tickets are $5.00 courtesy of Galaxy One Marketing and McDonald's. Hot dogs are just $1.50 and 12-ounce drafts will be available for $2.00. Tickets 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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