Sports stats



ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Fort Wayne Takes Wild One 6-4 in Game 1

April 29, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Fort Wayne, Indiana - The Fort Wayne Komets opened the Western Conference Semifinals with a 6-4 win over the Utah Grizzlies Friday night at Memorial Coliseum.

The Komets opened up a 3-0 lead 3:23 into the contest and took a 4-1 lead after one before Utah scored three-straight goals in the second period to tie the game. The Komets scored a power-play goal late in the second period to get the lead back and a controversial shorthanded goal with 3:33 left to make it 6-4.

Mark Owuya replaced Ryan Faragher after the three early goals as Utah proceeded to score four of the next five goals to tie the game with 10:36 left in the second period.

Ryan Hayes (3) made it 3-1 in the first period before Fort Wayne added another one late.

The Grizzlies started the second with goals from T.J. Syner (2) on the power-play at 2:02, Matt Berry (4) on a two-on-one at 7:59 and then Barry Almeida (3) on a wraparound on the power-play 1:25 later.

The Komets scored with 23 seconds left on a power-play to get the lead back and late in the third period after Mark Owuya made a save and the net came off. After discussion with all four officials the goal was counted as called on the ice.

The line of Hayes (one goal, two assists), Syner (one goal, one assist) and Almeida (one goal, two assists) all had multiple-points game for Utah.

Tickets

Tickets for the series are on sale now at UtahGrizzlies.com, Maverik Center Box Office and any Smith's Tix Location. With every ticket purchased, fans will receive a Utah Grizzlies Playoff Rally Towel while supplies last.

Radio

All games will be broadcast live on 1320 KFAN/.com/app and ECHL TV. The Grizzlies will announce their second round television broadcast schedule on KMYU in HD Presented by Operation Lifesaver shortly.

The Grizzlies Minute has the latest news of the day every day at 5:20 p.m. during "Gunther and Ben in the Afternoon" on 1320 KFAN.

Head Coach Tim Branham makes his weekly appearance on 1320 KFAN every Friday at 9:05 a.m. with Tim Lewis and The Morning Huddle

"Voice of the Grizzlies" Adrian Denny joins Gunther and Ben every Friday at 3:30 p.m. during the "Wasatch Whiparound"

Friday, April 29: Fort Wayne 6 Utah 4.

Saturday, April 30: Utah at Fort Wayne: 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4: Fort Wayne at Utah: 7 p.m.

Friday, May 6: Fort Wayne at Utah: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 7: Fort Wayne at Utah: 7:30 p.m. (If Necessary)

Tuesday, May 10: Utah at Fort Wayne: 5:30 p.m. (If Necessary)

Wednesday, May 11: Utah at Fort Wayne: 5:30 p.m. (If Necessary)

Check out the Utah Grizzlies Statistics



ECHL Stories from April 29, 2016


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Utah Grizzlies Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central