Grizzlies Beat Colorado 2-1 on Road
Published on November 19, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
West Valley City Utah - The Utah Grizzlies (6-5-1-2) defeated the Colorado Eagles (8-4-0-0) 2-1 Wednesday night at Budweiser Events Center to win their third-straight game.
Tied at one going to the third period, Alex Krushelnyski scored a shorthanded goal 6:44 into the frame on a breakaway and Utah killed two penalties in the final five minutes to hold on to the 2-1 score.
"I was just trying to keep the puck out of our own zone, I saw that he fumbled it, I looked to clear it, but it took a good bounce for me and I went in for a breakaway," said Krushelnyski.
Utah goaltender Ryan Faragher improved to 4-2 on the year as he stopped 26 of 27 shots as the Grizzlies improved to 3-1-0-1 on the road and to 4-1-1-1 in their last seven contests.
The Grizzlies took a 1-0 lead 4:24 into the first period as Brent Gwidt fed Vinny Scarsella on a two-on-one for his third goal of the year.
Utah continues their four-game road trip Saturday in Colorado at 7 p.m.
The Grizzlies are back home Monday, December 1 with Idaho at 7 p.m. for another Maverik Monday. Fans presenting their Maverik Adventure Club Card will get tickets buy one get one free.
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