Goals 19-Seconds Apart in Second Give Heat 3-2 Victory in San Antonio Finale
February 28, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
Stockton, Calif. - The Stockton Heat jumped out to a 3-1 lead after a scoreless first and fended off a comeback from the San Antonio Rampage to complete the season sweep of San Antonio at Stockton Arena with a 3-2 win Sunday night. The Heat win the season series with an overall record of 4-1-0-1 against the Pacific Division rival. Goals from Freddie Hamilton, Bill Arnold and Turner Elson provided the offense, while Kevin Poulin stood on his head in a 36-save performance for his 10th win of the season. The Stockton Heat will now look forward to a three-game road swing, beginning Tuesday night in San Jose against the Barracuda at the SAP Center.
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Period
No goals
Shots: STK - 12 | SA - 13
2nd Period
HEAT GOAL: F Freddie Hamilton (16) rebound kicks off the post to the backdoor and is shot over the outstretched goaltender and into the net (Agostino, Raymond assists), 7:02 (PP)
San Antonio goal: D Nikita Zadorov (9) shot from the point gets through traffic and just sneaks past the goaltender and into the net (Agozzino, Noreau assists), 13:16 (PP)
HEAT GOAL: F Bill Arnold (7) shot is chipped over the goaltender's shoulder on the short side from just below the farside faceoff dot (Carroll, Poirier assists), 16:48
HEAT GOAL: F Turner Elson (10) rebound on the backdoor is deposited into the net past the goaltender's right pad (Agostino, Smith assists), 17:07
Shots: STK - 17 | SA - 11
3rd Period
San Antonio goal: F Andrew Agozzino (12) rebound is put back over the goaltender's pad and into the net (Hishon assist), 19:13
Shots: STK - 13 | SA - 14
GOALIES
W: Kevin Poulin (38 shots, 36 saves)
L: Roman Will (42 shots, 39 saves)
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Three Stars: 1- Kevin Poulin (38 shots, 36 saves) 2- Kenny Agostino (2 assists) 3- Bill Arnold (1 goal)
Final Shots: STK - 42 | SA - 38
Power Plays: STK - 1/8 | SA - 1/5
Kevin Poulin earns his 10th win on the season, overtaking Joni Ortio for the team-lead in wins
Kenny Agostino (2 assists) earns his 14th multi-point game of the season and is now on a four-game point streak, tying his season long (2 goals, 5 assists)
Freddie Hamilton (1 goal) is now on a four-game point streak, as well as a four-game goal streak (4 goals, 3 assists). Both streaks on season longs for Hamilton.
Turner Elson (game-winning goal) now has at least one goal in back-to-back games (2 goals)
Bill Arnold (1 goal) scores his first goal since January 2nd (missed over a month due to injury)
Emile Poirier (1 assist) snaps a seven-game stretch without a point
Stockton completes the season series with the San Antonio Rampage going 4-1-0-1, finishing off the series with four straight wins, one in San Antonio and three in Stockton
QUOTES
"[San Antonio] came out pretty hard in the first period, but we were ready. This was our only game this weekend, so we were able to match their intensity. We scored three in that second period and were able to hold onto that lead the rest of the way." - Kevin Poulin with his thoughts on tonight's game.
"We're pretty satisfied with our play at home here of late. 12 out of 13 is huge for us because of our spot in the standings - every game is huge for us from here forward." - Poulin on the Heat's success at home of late.
"[Emile Poirier] and [Austin Carroll] did a good job of getting in on the forecheck. Carroll got me the puck and Poirier got to the front of the net for the screen. I just kind of threw it on net and fortunately it found its way to the back of the net." - Bill Arnold on his first goal since returning from a lower body injury.
"Assistant Coach Domenic Pittis does a great job making sure we have our legs back before we get into games. I felt like I had some opportunities those first couple games back, but tonight I finally got that bounce. It definitely felt good." - Arnold on how he feels four games into his return to the lineup.
"I guess sometimes against certain teams the games just match your style and that's kind of how it's been with me against San Antonio this year. I've just been getting the bounces in those games and it's nice to do it against my old team." - Freddie Hamilton on his success against the Rampage this season.
"There were stretches tonight where I thought we played well and other stretches where I thought we were on our heels, but again when we're on our heels [Kevin Poulin] was there. [San Antonio] played very hard, but we found a way to win and that's an important two points for us." - Head Coach Ryan Huska on the play of Kevin Poulin tonight and his overall thoughts of tonight's win.
"We have to find a way and I think it's the simplicity. There are nights when we complicate things and make things a little more difficult on ourselves than they need to be. We have to make sure we play hard and play simple and that's extra important on the road." - coach Huska on the keys to transferring home success to the road.
NEXT HOME GAME
STOCKTON HEAT vs. San Jose Barracuda
March 9 @ Stockton Arena
First 1,000 fans receive a Kenny Agostino oversized trading card
Doors @ 6:00 p.m., Puck drop @ 7:00 p.m.
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