Heat Win Wild, 14-Round Shootout 5-4
Published on October 27, 2018 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Despite a four-goal first by the Heat, San Diego tied the game up and forced the shootout where Jon Gillies made 12 of 14 saves and Matt Taormina won it for the Stockton Heat by a 5-4 final score. After starting the game surrendering a lengthy two-man-advantage, the Heat parlayed the kill into some terrific momentum, powering their way to a 4-0 lead after the first 20 minutes courtesy of a pair of power-play goals from rookie Glenn Gawdin. San Diego Head Coach Dallas Eakins decided to make a change in net to start the second period, which did seem to settle the home team down and eventually, former Heat forward Luke Gazdic put one past his former teammate in Jon Gillies to put the Gulls on the board. Gazdic would add his second of the night later in the period to pull within a pair of goals. In the third, the Gulls comeback continued as Giovanni Fiore and Kalle Kossilla scored power-play goals in the third period to tie the game and send it to overtime, but Gillies' stout play in net combined with Taormina's winner gave the Heat the two-points on the night.
Stockton now heads up to Bakersfield to take on the Condors tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at Rabobank Arena. Fans can watch the game on AHLTV or can see the game played at Channel Brewing Co. in Downtown Stockton. The Heat then return home on Halloween, and whether you celebrate Hump Day or Wet Wednesday come party with the Stockton Heat Hockey Team on Wednesday, October 31 for $1, 12 ounce Bud Lights during $1 Beer Night! College students can present their School ID's at the Stockton Arena Ticket Office and receive a $5 ticket or can purchase tickets online using their school email address by visiting stocktonheat.com/college! Not a student but still want to join the fun? Come dressed in costume to our first Wear It Wednesday game on October 31 and receive $5 off your ticket at the Stockton Arena Ticket Office. Must be 21 or older to purchase and all costume wearers on October 31 cannot wear face paint or masks if they plan on purchasing alcohol. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. while the doors open at 6:00 p.m. Learn more, and see all the $1 Beer nights this season by visiting stocktonheat.com/wednesday.
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Period
HEAT GOAL: F Scott Sabourin (1) slapshot taken just inside the blueline goes right past the goalie on his glove hand side (Ollas Mattsson assist) (8:11)
HEAT GOAL: F Glenn Gawdin (3) off the faceoff a shot is blocked and pops out to the forward in the slot who fires into the open net (Lazar, Rychel assist) (9:48) (PP)
HEAT GOAL: F Andrew Mangiapane (3) on the odd man rush the pass from the left circle is pushed to the right circle to the trailing winger who one-times the shot past the goalie's outstretched legs (Graovac, Ollas Mattsson assists) (11:37)
HEAT GOAL: F Glenn Gawdin (4) one-time from the far circle beats the goalie on his blocker-side (Lazar, Kylington assists) (15:51) (PP)
Shots: STK - 14 | SD - 13
2nd Period
San Diego Goal: F Luke Gazdic (1) shot from the bottom of the right circle beats the goalie between his legs (Sideroff, Benoit assists) (3:00)
San Diego Goal: F Luke Gazdic (2) turnover behind the Heat net is centered into the slot and the forward coming into the play puts it over the goalie's glove hand (Sideroff assist) (11:20)
Shots: STK - 14 | SD - 8
3rd Period
San Diego Goal: F Giovanni Fiore (3) shot from the slot off the faceoff gets past the goaltender (Jones, Carrick assists) (4:39) (PP)
San Diego Goal: F Kalle Kossila (1) entry into the offensive zone leads to a partial breakaway that is chipped over the goalie's shoulders (Tropp, Terry assists) (6:22) (PP)
Shots: STK - 7 | SD - 10
Overtime
No Goals
Shots: STK - 2 | SD - 2
Shootout Goals
Sam Carrick - SD (3rd Round)
Tyler Graovac - STK (3rd Round)
Chase De Leo - SD (4th Round)
Spencer Foo - STK (4th Round)
Matt Taormina - STK (14th Round)
GOALIES
W: Jon Gillies (29 shots, 33 saves)
L: Jared Coreau (23 shots, 23 saves)
ND: Kevin Boyle (14 shots, 10 saves)
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Three Stars: 1- Luke Gazdic (2 goals) (SD) 2- Kalle Kossila (1 goal) (SD) 3- Glenn Gawdin (2 goals)
Final Shots: STK - 38 | SD - 33
Power Plays: STK - 2-5 | SD - 2-7
Andrew Mangiapane (1 goal) has points in five-straight games (3-5-8)
Tyler Graovac (1 assist) has points in back-to-back games (1-3-4)
Oliver Kylington (1 assist) has assists/points in three-straight (0-3-3)
Adam Ollas Mattsson (2 assists) records his first AHL multi-point game
Glenn Gawdin (2 goals) records his first multi-point game and first multi-goal game of his pro career
Curtis Lazar (2 assists) records his second multi-point game of the season
Stockton has power-play goals in six-straight games (team record is nine-straight)
The Heat have won three-straight road games (October 12 @ Ontario, October 21 @ San Jose & October 26 @ San Diego)
QUOTES
On StocktonHeat.com by 10:55 p.m.
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Stockton Heat vs. Bakersfield Condors
Wednesday, October 31 - 7:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors
Wear "Halloween Costume" Wednesday // $1 Beer Night
Stockton Heat vs. San Antonio Rampage
Saturday, November 3 - 6:00 p.m. Puck Drop/5:00 p.m. Doors/ 4:00 p.m. Heat Zone Pregame Party
Cancer Awareness Night presented by Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center// In Support Of Cards presented by Ray Morgan Company // Cancer Awareness Magnets presented by Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center // Hockey Night in Stockton presented by Budweiser
Stockton Heat vs. Ontario Reign
Friday, November 9 - 7:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors
Fry Day presented by Golden State Restaurant Group McDonald's // Canned Food Drive
Stockton Heat vs. Tucson Roadrunners
Friday, November 16 - 7:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors
Fry Day presented by Golden State Restaurant Group McDonald's // Coat Drive
Stockton Heat vs. San Diego Gulls
Sunday, November 25 - 5:00 p.m. Puck Drop/4:00 p.m. Doors
In-Shape Health Club 4 Pack Night // Full-Season Heat365 Member Skate with the Team
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