Grizzlies Can't Solve SBC Center Jinx; Drop 2-1 Decision to Rampage
Published on January 15, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
San Antonio, TX - The Utah Grizzlies (14-21-4-3) haven't had much success in the SBC Center in San Antonio and on Thursday against the Rampage (16-15-5-0) they failed to eanr points once again despite nine power play opportunities as San Antonio defeated Utah 2-1.
The teams skated to a scoreless first period as San Antonio outshot the Grizzlies 9-8 in the opening frame. Jason Bacashihua, 3-0-1 in his last four starts, made nine saves and was tested more in the final minutes of the opening frame and did well to stop two Rampage power plays. The best Grizzly chances came on re-directionsoff point shots from Nick Naumenko, David Cornacchia and Sean Gagnon.
San Antonio took the lead in the second period when Brent Cullaton, playing in his first game with the Rampage scored on a breakaway beating Bacashihua up high. The Rampage would add a power play goal by Lucas Krajicek, his first of the season, assisted by Michel Periard and Denis Shvidki at the 7:46 mark of the period giving San Antonio a 2-0 lead after two periods.
Utah would cut the lead in half early in the third period when David Gove scored his eighth goal of the season assisted by Rob Valicevic and Barrett Heisten at the 2:24 mark of the period. Utah would be unable to capitalize on their next five power play chances as the undisciplined Rampage took a total of six minors in the third period but the Grizzlies could muster just the one goal.
The Rampage outshot the Grizzlies 25-24 but Utah's ineffectiveness on the power play (1 for 9) led to the one-goal loss.
Jason Bacashihua played well once again making 23 saves allowing just two goals. Travis Scott also made 23 saves for San Antonio earning his league-leading 15th victory (four of which have come against Utah).
Utah will host Hartford in Gord Dineen retirement night on Saturday at the 'E' Center. Face-off is scheduled for 7:05 Pm.
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