Heat Kept off the Board in Pelley's 800th Pro Game
Published on March 17, 2018 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
Stockton, Calif. - Rod Pelley suited up in his 800th professional game, but Tucson scored a goal in each period and kept all 23 Stockton shots at bay in the 3-0 loss to the Roadrunners at Stockton Arena on Friday. With a revamped roster from the trade deadline, the new-look Roadrunners started with a lot of possession time in the first period and would capitalize first with a power-play goal from Mike Sislo that put the Heat down by one. Stockton would get a few more chances as the game wore on but Sislo would put his second of the night in to put the top team in the Pacific Division up 2-0 heading into the third. The road team added to their lead thanks to Mario Kempe early in the third while Tucson goalie Hunter Miska kept the Heat at bay for his first career shutout, just the second time the Heat have been shutout this season. Stockton's four-game homestand concludes tomorrow during Stockton Heat Hockey Goes Green presented by Covanta and Stockton Ports Baseball Night presented by ABC10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. against the Tucson Roadrunners. Fans can learn from eco-friendly companies and celebrate the return of Stockton Ports baseball where the first 500 kids and 1,000 adults in the building will receive a Heat baseball jersey and following the game, the first 1,500 fans to leave the Arena will receive a clear Heat drawstring bag. It's also Hockey Night in Stockton presented by Budweiser, where fans 21-years and over can purchase a Bud & Burger Combo for $15! Due to bad weather, the Heat Zone Pregame Party has been cancelled. Stockton Arena doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Visit stocktonheat.com or call 209.373.1500 to learn more.
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Period
Tucson Goal: F Mike Sislo (21) slap shot from the top of the left circle beats goalie over the shoulder on his blocker-hand side (Kempe, Camper assists), (PP), 9:01
Shots: STK - 6 | TUC - 11
2nd Period
Tucson Goal: F Mike Sislo (22) neutral zone battle is won and passed across the ice to the left circle where it's one-timed low past the goalie and in (Camper assist), 10:26
Shots: STK - 8 | TUC - 8
3rd Period
Tucson Goal: F Mario Kempe (15) rush into the offensive zone is played to the slot and the shot goes off the crossbar and in past the goalie's glove hand (Camper, Mermis assists), (PP), 1:38
Shots: STK - 9 | TUC - 11
GOALIES
W: Hunter Miska (23 shots, 23 saves)
L: Jon Gillies (30 shots, 27 saves)
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Three Stars: 1- Mike Sislo (TUC) (2 goals) 2- Hunter Miska (23-save shutout) 3- Carter Camper (TUC) (3 assists)
Final Shots: STK - 30 | TUC - 23
Power Plays: STK - 0/4 | TUC - 2/4
Rod Pelley suits up in his 800th professional game (256 NHL games to go along with 544 AHL games)
Stockton is shutout for the second time this season and first since January 17 at San Jose
Stockton is 4-3-0-0 against Tucson this season with one more game remaining between the clubs in the season series, taking place tomorrow
Brett Pollock's career-best five-game point streak comes to an end
UPCOMING GAMES
STOCKTON HEAT vs. Tucson Roadrunners
Saturday, March 17 @ Stockton Arena - 6:00 p.m.
Heat Go Green presented by Covanta // Stockton Ports Baseball Night presented by ABC10 // Hockey Night in Stockton presented by Budweiser
For tickets call 209.373.1500 // stocktonheat.com/green
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
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