Grizzlies Rally Past Alaska 3-2 to Sweep 3 Games
Published on November 8, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Anchorage, Alaska - The Utah Grizzlies (6-3-1-0) scored three in the third period to erase a 2-0 deficit and beat the Alaska Aces 3-2 Saturday night at Sullivan Arena.
The win gives Utah the three-game series sweep in Anchorage as they won 4-2 Wednesday and 4-1 Friday.
"We didn't play our best hockey through two periods, but we found a way to win in the third," said Head Coach/General Manager Tim Branham.
Charles Sarault (3) hammered in a rebound with 1:03 remaining to give Utah their first lead of the night. Jason Binkley picked up the assist as he blasted in a shot that was initially saved as the Grizzlies won a face-off following an Alaska icing.
The Grizzlies tied the game at 2 with 6:29 left in regulation as Josh MacDonald (4) took a backdoor pass from Alex Krushelnyski. Connor Hardowa also picked up an assist.
Utah entered the third period down 2-0, but quickly got on the board 54 seconds into the frame as Alex Krushelnyski hammered in a loose puck with Ryan Walters and Corey Fienhage drawing assists.
Utah goaltender Ryan Faragher improved to 6-0 by stopping 34 of 36 shots in the contest.
Alaska tallied one in the first and one in the second to build the 2-0 lead.
ECHL Stories from November 8, 2015
- Solar Bears Edged by Everblades, 3-1 - Orlando Solar Bears
- Shantz's Effort Not Enough in a 2-1 Loss to Missouri - Wichita Thunder
- Royals Blank Swamp Rabbits, 5-0 - Reading Royals
- Peters Shines in Florida's 3-1 Win over Solar Bears - Florida Everblades
- Missouri Dominates Puck Possession in Second Win of the Weekend over Wichita - Kansas City Mavericks
- Knapp, Royals Blank Swamp Rabbits, 5-0 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- K-Wings Fall Short against Komets - Kalamazoo Wings
- Defenseman Agosta Recalled by AHL's Charlotte Checkers - Florida Everblades
- Stingrays Top Admirals, 3-1, on Sunday Afternoon - South Carolina Stingrays
- Admirals End Three-In-Three with Road Loss to South Carolina - Norfolk Admirals
- Traccitto's First Helps Lift Beast over Monarchs - Brampton Beast
- Monarchs Dropped by Beast, 4-2 - Manchester Monarchs
- ECHL Transactions - November 8 - ECHL
- Game Day Capsule: Missouri at Wichita, November 8th - Wichita Thunder
- ECHL Today - November 8 - ECHL
- Utah Rallies for 3-2 Win over Aces - Alaska Aces
- Grizzlies Rally Past Alaska 3-2 to Sweep 3 Games - Utah Grizzlies
- Milner Quiets Thunder in 1-0 Shutout - Kansas City Mavericks
- Patterson, Glads Hold off Late Steelheads Comeback - Idaho Steelheads
- Atlanta Completes Road Sweep of Idaho with 3-1 Victory - Atlanta Gladiators
- Eagles Win Second Straight in 2-1 Victory over Tulsa - Colorado Eagles
- Royals Swamp Greenville, 5-1 - Reading Royals
- Rush Fall to Allen - Rapid City Rush
- Power Play Goals Propel Eagles Past Oilers - Tulsa Oilers
- Jackals Stung by Stingrays, 4-1 - Elmira Jackals
- Milner, Mavericks Hold off Thunder 1-0 - Wichita Thunder
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
