Generals lose to Motor City

Published on March 6, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Flint Generals News Release


FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League fell behind early and a spirited comeback was stopped in a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Motor City Mechanics in front of a sellout crowd of 4,421 at Perani's Arena on Sunday afternoon. The game started with "Kid Rock" on hand to drop the ceremonial puck.

A slow start cost the Generals after falling behind 3-0 in the first period on a power play goal by Mike Burgoyne (1) at 8:03, center Chris Gignac (1) at 10:00 and center Bryan Smolinski (4) at 13:11. In the second period, the Generals made the come back bid on a short handed goal by center John DiPace (14) at 6:55 and right wing Mike Kinnie (33) with a power play tally at 10:42 but that is as close as the Generals would get.

The Mechanics wrapped it up in the third period on goals by right wing Jeff Doyle (6) at 1:41 and a power play goal by Burgoyne (2) at 12:21.

Despite the loss the Generals (27-25-11, 65 pts.) are still in an eighth place tie with the Quad City Mallards in the overall standings for the final playoff spot. The Mallards lost 3-1 at Muskegon on Sunday afternoon. Motor City (21-35-7, 49 pts.) is still in last place in the Central Division and thirteenth overall in the league standings.

The Generals next home game is Tuesday, March 8, 2005 with a special MORNING GAME against the Muskegon Fury at Perani's Arena beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are on sale at any TicketMaster location. Ticket prices are $13.00, $11.00 & $9.00 with students and seniors 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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