Heat Fall Just Short in Playoff-Like Game to Tucson 2-1
March 17, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
Stockton, Calif. - A tight, playoff like atmosphere made for a compelling contest between Stockton and Tucson but a late goal by Conor Garland would be the difference maker as the Heat would fall 2-1 to the Roadrunners to end the season series. While the Roadrunners got on the board first, the Heat put a lot of pressure on Tucson, playing a rough and tumble brand of hockey. In the middle frame, Stockton would draw even thanks to a terrific play set up by Mike McMurtry in the offensive zone, which eventually landed in the hands of Spencer Foo and back behind the Tucson net to tie the game 1-1 and end a lengthy stretch that kept the team off the scoresheet. The Heat thought they took their first lead in the third but the goal was waved off immediately on the ice and was confirmed through video review. Garland would make his mark late in the game with under four minutes to go, which proved to be the go-ahead marker in the contest. The Heat hit the road for a pair of games in Manitoba, Canada to take on the Manitoba Moose on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. PST and again on Saturday also at 5:00 p.m. PST. Fans can catch all the action on AHL Live for $7.99 per game. Stockton returns to Stockton Arena on Wednesday, March 28 for another Wing It Wednesday, where fans can purchase $.50 wings and $4 bottomless popcorn, along with purchase tickets to both remaining Wednesday games starting at $5. Learn more about our Wing It Wednesday ticket pack by visiting stocktonheat.com/wingit or by calling 209.373.1500 to learn more.
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Period
Tucson Goal: F Michael Bunting (16) shot from the slot hops over the goalie's shoulder past his glove-hand side (Strome, Garland assists), 4:36
Shots: STK - 8 | TUC - 5
2nd Period
HEAT GOAL: F Spencer Foo (19) pass from behind the net to the slot is one-timed past the goalie's blocker hand and in (Prout, McMurtry assist), 6:43
Shots: STK - 10 | TUC - 5
3rd Period
Tucson Goal: F Conor Garland (5) wrap around is backhanded past the goalie scrambling to get to the right post (Unassisted), 16:34
Shots: STK - 9 | TUC - 12
GOALIES
W:Adin Hill (27 shots, 26 saves)
L: Jon Gillies (22 shots, 20 saves)
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Three Stars: 1- Conor Garland (TUC) (GWG) 2- Spencer Foo (1 goal) 3- Adin Hill (TUC) (26-saves)
Final Shots: STK - 27 | TUC - 22
Power Plays: STK - 0/2 | TUC - 0/3
Spencer Foo's goal ended a stretch of of 103:43 seconds where the Heat were shutout (last goal 3:00 into the third period on Wednesday vs. Milwaukee)
Stockton finishes the season series 4-4-0-0 against Tucson this season
UPCOMING GAMES
STOCKTON HEAT at Manitoba Moose
Thursday, March 22 @ Bell MTS Place - 5:00 p.m. PST
Tune in Live on AHL Live, Spreaker & iHeart Radio
STOCKTON HEAT at Manitoba Moose
Saturday, March 24 @ Bell MTS Place - 5:00 p.m. PST
Tune in Live on AHL Live, Spreaker & iHeart Radio
STOCKTON HEAT vs. Cleveland Monsters
Wednesday, March 28 @ Stockton Arena - 7:00 p.m.
Wing It Wednesday // $.50 Wings and $4 Bottomless Popcorn
For tickets call 209.373.1500 // stocktonheat.com/wingit
STOCKTON HEAT at San Antonio Rampage
Friday, March 30 @ AT&T Center - 5:30 p.m. PST
Tune in Live on AHL Live, Spreaker & iHeart Radio
STOCKTON HEAT at San Antonio Rampage
Saturday, March 31 @ AT&T Center - 5:00 p.m. PST
Tune in Live on AHL Live, Spreaker & iHeart Radio
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