Griffins Edge Bulldogs 2-1 in 10-Round Shootout
April 5, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - The Hamilton Bulldogs (31-33-1-6) extended their point streak to four games on Saturday evening, but fell to the Grand Rapids Griffins (45-21-2-4) 2-1 following a 10-round shootout at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Just over three minutes into the first period, Grand Rapids forward Andrej Nestrasil tipped a point shot by defenceman Nathan Paetsch past Bulldogs goaltender Dustin Tokarski to put the Griffins ahead 1-0. Forward Cory Emmerton had a second assist on the play.
Following a scoreless second period, Bulldogs forward Maxime Macenauer banked a puck off the skate of Griffins' goaltender Tom McCollum and in on the power play for his ninth goal of the season to tie the game, 1-1. Macenauer's game-tying goal, scored at 3:52 of the third period, was assisted by defenceman Davis Drewiske and forward Christian Thomas.
The two teams went scoreless through the rest of regulation, forcing overtime. Grand Rapids outshot Hamilton 5-1 in the extra frame, but the Griffins couldn't solve Tokarski again, resulting in a shootout.
Paetsch beat Tokarski in the 10th round of the shootout to clinch the win for the Griffins, 2-1. Grand Rapids forward Teemu Pulkkinen and Hamilton forward Patrick Holland also scored in the shootout.
Tokarski made 36 saves on 37 shots in the Bulldogs net in the loss. McCollum stopped 22 of 23 shots for the Griffins in the win.
Hamilton went 1-for-3 on the power play, while Grand Rapids went 0-for-5.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
1. GR - Andrej Nestrasil - 14 - (Nathan Paetsch, Cory Emmerton) - 3:03
2nd Period:
No scoring
3rd Period:
2. HAM - Maxime Macenauer - 9 - (Davis Drewiske, Christian Thomas) - 3:52 (PP)
Overtime:
No scoring
Shootout:
GR - Cory Emmerton - NG
HAM - Sven Andrighetto - NG
GR - Jordin Tootoo - NG
HAM - Maxime Macenauer - NG
GR - Adam Almquist - NG
HAM - Gabriel Dumont - NG
GR - Teemu Pulkkinen - G
HAM - Christian Thomas - NG
GR - Brennan Evans - NG
HAM - Patrick Holland - G
GR - Gleason Fournier - NG
HAM - Martin St. Pierre - NG
GR - Andrej Nestrasil - NG
HAM - Louis Leblanc - NG
GR - Landon Ferraro - NG
HAM - Mike Blunden - NG
GR - Trevor Parkes - NG
HAM - Nick Sorkin - NG
GR - Nathan Paetsch - G
HAM - Morgan Ellis - NG
Scoring:
Hamilton : 0-0-1-0-0
Grand Rapids: 1-0-0-0-1
Shots:
Hamilton : 8-7-7-1-0--23
Grand Rapids: 12 -13-7-5-1--38
Goaltending:
Hamilton : Dustin Tokarski (SOL - 37 shots, 36 saves)
Grand Rapids: Tom McCollum (W - 23 shots, 22 saves)
Power Play:
Hamilton: 1-for-3
Grand Rapids: 0-for-5
Attendance: 10,006
Three Stars:
1. GR - Andrej Nestrasil (One goal)
2. HAM - Dustin Tokarski (36 saves)
3. GR - Nathan Paetsch (One assist, shootout-winning goal)
Dan Lawrie Insurance Premium Player of the Game: Maxime Macenauer
Hamilton's next game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th, when the 'Dogs will visit the St. John's IceCaps (AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets) at Mile One Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador at 6:00 p.m. The Bulldogs return to FirstOntario Centre on Saturday, April 12th when they will host the Rochester Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) at 7:00 p.m.
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