Goupil's game-winner lifts Danbury to 5-4 win over Elmira

Published on February 19, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Danbury Trashers News Release


DANBURY CT--Alex Goupil's goal with 4:35 left in regulation gave the Trashers their second lead of the period as they held off the Elmira Jackals 5-4 before 2,525 at the Danbury Ice Arena on Sunday night.

For the second straight game against the Jackals, Elmira built a 2-0 lead as Todd Grant's 4th of the season beat Sly Daigle at the 3:52 mark of the opening period, while the first of two Sam Paolini goals were scored at the 7:28 mark of the second to give the Jackals a 2-0 advantage.

Shawn Collymore answered Paolini's goal just 48 seconds later as Mike and Drew Omicioli assisted at the 8:16 mark to cut the Jackals lead to a goal. Paolini netted his second goal on a wraparound at the 17:06 mark to help the Jackals earn a 3-1 lead.

Drew Omicioli then countered for the Trashers as he scored the first of two goals within a span of 1:05 to tie the score at 3-3 by the end of the second period. Drew's first came off a hard shot in the slot to beat Ryan McIntosh, while the second was scored at the 19:49 mark as he took a Troy Smith pass off the endboards and slipped it past an out-of-position McIntosh to tie the score at 3-3.

Danny Stewart then scored at the 2:41 mark of the third period to give Danbury a 4-3 lead, but Jarrett Konkle's power play goal at the 7:22 mark tied the score.

Danbury regained their lead when Goupil ripped a shot past McIntosh at the 15:25 mark on assists from Stewart and Sergei Durdin.

Sly Daigle earned his 23rd win as Danbury improved to 32-13-10 for the season and a 10 point lead over the Adirondack Frostbite after a 24 save effort. McIntosh saved 31 of 36 in a losing cause. Drew Omicioli finished with four points on two goals, while Stewart had one goal and one assist. Mike Omicioli finished with a pair of assists for Danbury.

Danbury returns to the ice on Friday at Richmond starting at 7:30pm before a return home on Saturday at 7:30pm against Adirondack in the first Salute The Troops Night. The Trashers will wear camouflage jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. All military (active and retired) can purchase tickets for $10.00. Tickets are available at DanburyTrashers.com or in person at the Danbury Ice Arena.

All games are available on 940 AM ESPN Radio and DanburyTrashers.com with Phil Giubileo on the play-by-play, and can be purchased for $6.00 for live streaming video courtesy of B2 Networks.

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