Four Goals for Clarkson in 5-3 Devils Win

Published on January 12, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Lowell, MA - David Clarkson scored four goals and assisted on the game winner for a five-point night, leading the Lowell Devils (18-17-2-1) to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phantoms (14-21-1-2) Friday night at the Tsongas Arena.

Clarkson netted his first of the night and seventh of the season at 12:20 of the opening frame, wrapping the puck in from behind the net, sneaking it under Philly G Martin Houle to make it 1-0. The goal came on the power play, with assists from Nicklas Bergfors, playing in his first game since returning from the World Junior Championships, and Tomas Harant.

At 12:06 of the second, Clarkson scored again, banging in a centering feed from Ryan Murphy at the top of the crease. Lowell outshot the Phantoms 13-6 in the second period, and had a 22-13 advantage after 40 minutes of play.

The Phantoms solved Devils G Frank Doyle early in the third. Matt Ellison scored just 1:03 into the frame to cut the lead in half, and just four minutes later Philadelphia tied it up. Clarkson put the Devils back in front at 8:32 with his third of ! the night, giving him the second hat trick of the season for Lowell, and the first on home ice. With a power play goal at 10:14, however, John Slaney again made it a tie game, putting the Phantoms back in business. The Devils regained the lead for good with 59 seconds left in the game, as Ryan Murphy slipped home a rebound for the game winner. Clarkson added his fourth of the night, into an empty net, with a fraction of a second remaining in the game.

This morning D Andy Greene was recalled by New Jersey. He registered one shot in the Devils 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers. Greene was named to the PlanetUSA squad for the 2007 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic earlier this week.

After Saturday night off, the Devils host the Phantoms on Sunday, January 14th at 2:05 p.m. on Red Sox Day. Meet Wally the Green Monster and win Red Sox prizes throughout the day. There will be a post-game skate free for everyone in attendance, courtesy of Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union. On Monday, January 15th, the Worcester Sharks come to town for a 2:05 p.m. holiday matinee, and all tickets will be just $10, with a team autograph signing after the game.

All Devils games, home and away, can be heard on WCAP 980AM with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston, or online through B2 Networks on www.lowelldevilshockey.com. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK.

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