Ice Chips - the Federal Hockey League
Published on October 26, 2012 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) News Release
Whalers Edge The Outlaws In Overtime
WILLIAMSPORT, PA - Toms Tilla's goal with 2:37 left in overtime lifted the Whalers over the Outlaws for the second time in as many nights.
For the Outlaws, it is a tough pill to swallow after leading the Whalers for the majority of the night.
Williamsport jumped on the board early with a goal from Martin Moucha at 17:09 gave the Outlaws a 1-0 lead and the early momentum against their rivals from Connecticut.
Though the first period didn't see much scoring, there was definitely no shortage of action. As expected after last night's physical game, Outlaws Rob Sich didn't waste any time finding a partner to throw down with, as he and Andrew J. Willock dropped the gloves a little over five minutes into the game.
Dan McNeill was called for a four minute double minor in the period after taking Kelly Miller to the ice and delivering a couple blows to the forward.
The scoring opened up in the second period, in favor of the Outlaws who found themselves up 2-0 after a laser of a shot from Matt Smyth off a Martin Moucha faceoff win at the 1:53 mark. Danbury answered back quickly when Tyler Noseworthy scored his first goal of the season at the 3:49 mark. Not to be outdone, the Outlaws surged back to take a 3-1 lead on Chris Leveille's first goal of the season.
For the second straight night, the third period was a nightmare for the Outlaws, as it looked like the fatigue factor set in. The Whalers took full advantage scoring their second goal of the night at 6:45 mark when Cody Ayers lit the lamp to make it 3-2.
The Outlaws did what they could to run the clock out as their legs began to fade, but Anthony Pisano found the twine with 1:06 left in the game, sending it to overtime.
Overtime didn't fare well for the Outlaws, as the tank looked to hit empty and they couldn't seem to get anything started in the offensive zone, while the Whalers continued to generate offensive chances.
Toms Tilla beat Mike DiLorenzo, who played magnificently in place of Chris Whitley, to give the Whalers their second win of the season.
DiLorenzo finished the night with 42 saves of 46 shots taken by the Whalers. Mike Brown, who got stronger as the night rolled along finished with 27 saves of 30 Outlaws shots.
The Outlaws travel to Alex Bay, New York tomorrow for a showdown against the 1000 Island Privateers at 7:35pm.
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Bluefins Drop Opener to Privateers 3-2
WATERTOWN, NY - The Cape Cod Bluefins lost 3-2 tonight to the 1000 Islands Privateers in the Federal Hockey League season premiere for both teams. Tonight was the first game played at the Watertown Municipal Arena after the Privateers moved south from Alexandria Bay.
The Privateers jumped out to an early lead against Bluefins goalie Bryan Kalczynski, as the Worcester State College standout made his first professional start. Peter Campbell and Adam McAllister tallied 56 seconds apart as 1000 Islands took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. The Bluefins took the early momentum as offseason addition Chris Campanale made it 2-1 28 seconds into the middle frame from Mansfield native Brian Yantovitch and Casey Mignone. Justin Macdonald reclaimed the two-goal edge for the Privateers a few minutes later. Mignone got the game to 3-2 with a shorthanded goal before the second period ended, with Luke Frey from New Bedford getting the lone assist. The Bluefins had multiple chances in the final period to pull even but Privateers netminder Matt Anthony stood his ground. He stopped all 11 shots in the third, earning his first win of the season with 33 saves on 35 shots. Kalczynski stopped 36 of 39 in his professional debut.
The Bluefins will finish the opening weekend at Danbury tomorrow night, faceoff scheduled for 7:35 PM. Cape Cod opens their home schedule next Friday in Hyannis against Danbury at 7:35 then moves to Orleans Saturday night for their first meeting with the Williamsport Outlaws at 7:05. Individual and season tickets are available by calling 508-280-7969.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from October 26, 2012
- Ice Chips - the Federal Hockey League - FPHL
- Whalers Edge The Outlaws In Overtime - Williamsport Outlaws
- Whalers Renew Rivalry with Outlaws with 5-1 Win - Danbury Whalers
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