Generals beat Icehawks 5-2 in final pre-season game

Published on October 11, 2008 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - Flint Generals' training camp hopefuls were trying to make a lasting impression on the coaching staff on Saturday night during the final exhibition game against the Port Huron Icehawks at Perani Arena and Event Center. The Generals scored three times in the first period and goaltender Matt Spezza did the rest in a 6-2 win over their nasty I-69 rivals.

The Generals evened their pre-season mark at 1-1 and Sunday morning is decision day when roster spots will be filled.

An enthusiastic crowd watched Matt Moffat score 21 seconds into the game to make it 1-0 for the home team. Nick Bet notched his second goal in as many games to make it 2-1 before the contest was three minutes old. After Port Huron scored to cut the deficit to 2-1, the Generals padded their lead on a marker by Jason Dolgy. Goaltender Derek MacIntyre had a solid first period

In the second period, Matt Spezza made some big saves to keep his team in front. Port Huron cut the deficit to 3-2 but that would be as close as they would get. Dolgy picked up his second to make it 4-1 and then Josef Budaj tallied shorthanded in the final seconds to make it 5-2 after 40 minutes. Budaj rounded out the scoring with a goal in the third period.

The 2008-09 Flint Generals begin their regular season on Friday, Oct. 17 in Bloomington to face the Prairiethunder at US Cellular Coliseum. Game time is 8 pm eastern, 7 pm central time. The Generals then move on to Fort Wayne to meet the Komets on Saturday, Oct. 18 also at 7:30 pm.

Don't forget the Flint Generals raise the roof on their 39th season of professional hockey on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm when they host the Icehawks at 7 pm.

The Generals are proud to offer the 4 for $44 family promotion. Fans get four tickets, four hot dogs and four 44 ounce drinks for just $44. The package can be purchased at the Perani Arena and Event Center Ticketmaster location.

Tickets for Generals games are also available on line at www.flintgenerals.com. Group tickets for 15 or more are a great way to reward your employees, have a church social or service club activity. For further information on group rates contact the Generals Corporate Office at 742-9422.

For further information on the Flint Generals, please contact Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting Denis J. Puska at 810-742-9422 or email him at djpuska@flintgenerals.com.

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