Generals Drop one against Motor City, 4-1

Published on March 23, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League ran into a defensive buzz saw as the Motor City Mechanics defeated the Generals 4-1 in front of 3,523 at Perani's Arena on Wednesday night.

Flint opened the scoring on an outstanding goal by rookie Mike Kinnie (35) who took a pass from Bobby Reynolds and sent a shot up high past Mechanics' net minder Rod Branch for the 1-0 lead. Flint had chances to increase their lead but could not capitalize on Motor City miscues in their own zone.

It would stay 1-0 until Motor City tied it and eventually took the lead for good in the second period on goals by center Joe Burton (27) at 9:38 and the game winning goal by defenseman Darien Hatcher (4) on a screen shot at 11:31 while with the man advantage to take a 2-1 lead into the third period.

Motor City scored two unanswered goals in the final stanza to wrap up the victory on goals by left wing David Ambler (4) at 16:40 and an empty net goal by right wing Matt Hunter (11) at 19:44.

Flint goaltender Nathan Grobins was solid between the pipes stopping 35 of 38 shots. The Generals (31-29-11, 73 pts.) are still in eighth place in the overall standings trailing Quad City for the final playoff spot. Motor City (26-36-7, 59 pts.) is still in fifth place in the Central Division and twelfth place overall in the league standings.

The Generals are home on Friday, March 25, 2005 against the Kansas City Outlaws at Perani's Arena at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are on sale at any TicketMaster location. Ticket prices are $13.00, $11.00 & $9.00 with student and senior citizens discounted $2.00 off regular prices. For purchases, please call (810) 744-0580. For more details, contact the Flint Generals at (810) 742-9422.

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