Hamilton's Winning Steak Ends
December 18, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Hamilton Bulldogs had their four-game winning streak snapped, as they lost a 4-2 decision to the Manitoba Moose at the MTS Centre on Saturday night.
Hamilton's record now stands at 11 wins, 12 losses, 4 ties and one overtime loss.
The Moose jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period. Ryan Kesler earned a goal on the power play at 15:49 by tipping Kevin Bieksa's point shot. Then Josh Green scored Manitoba's second goal by one timing a Peter Sarno pass into the Bulldogs goal at 17:56.
After a scoreless second period, Bulldogs forward Steve Ott got the Bulldogs on the scoreboard with a great individual effort at 4:12 of the third period. Ott drove hard to the Moose goal, was dragged down to the ice, but still managed to fire the puck over Wade Flaherty.
However, Manitoba's Jeff Heerema would score the eventual game-winner at 9:24 as he collected a Ryan Kesler rebound and shot the puck into an open Bulldogs goal.
Andrei Kostitsyn would add a goal for the Bulldogs at 16:23 with assists from Trevor Daley and Gavin Morgan.
Lee Goren would round out the scoring for the Moose by adding an empty-netter at 19:35.
In goal, Bulldogs netminder Yann Danis made 18 saves and took the loss. Wade Flaherty earned the victory for Manitoba by stopping 23 Bulldogs shots.
The Hamilton Bulldogs next action will take place on December 20th when the Bulldogs travel to Edmonton to face the Road Runners at Rexall Place. Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action, beginning with the pre-game show at 8:45 p.m., on 820 CHAM in Hamilton, the Team 990 in Montreal, and on the Internet at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
Bulldogs season tickets are on sale now! For season tickets call the Bulldogs office at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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