Ice Dogs Sneak Past RoadRunners 5-4 In A Shootout
November 9, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
Phoenix, Ariz. - Grew Hewitt stopped all four RoadRunners' shooters in the shootout and Cory Urquhart was credited with the game-winning goal to lift the Long Beach Ice Dogs to a 5-4 over Phoenix before 2819 at America West Arena in ECHL action on Wednesday.
Long Beach opened the scoring with a power play goal 14:03 into the first period. James Sanford's shot deflected off a RoadRunners defenseman to the welcoming stick of Ash Goldie who slapped the puck into the upper-right corner of the net past goaltender Mike Mole to give the Ice Dogs a 1-0 lead. Sean MacAslan made it 2-0 just 20 seconds later at 14:23 when he collected Mac Faulkner's rebound in front of the net and slipped it past Mole to extend Long Beach's lead.
Phoenix responded with three unanswered goals in the second period. With the RoadRunners on the power play, Joe Dusbabek stripped Steeve Villeneuve of the puck in the corner, fed a streaking Shawn Snider heading to the cage, and watched as Snider lifted a backhand shot past Long Beach goaltender Greg Hewitt at 2:57 to cut the deficit to 2-1. Cory Pecker netted the equalizer at 6:08 of the period when his shot ricocheted off the glass behind Hewitt and bounced back off Hewitt's mask and into the net to tie the score at 2-2. Pecker struck again and gave the RoadRunners their first lead of the game at 15:39 when he received Dean Tiltgen's centering pass at the left-wing circle and beat Hewitt with a shot over the glove to make the score 3-2.
The lead would not last for long as Derick Martin netted the equalizer at 11:03 of the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Adam Kostichka regained the lead for the RoadRunners just 1:36 later when he deflected J.F Soucy's shot past Hewitt at 12:46 to make the score 4-3. However, Chris Kenady tied the score once again at 4-4 when off a turnover, he collected Christian Larrivee's pass at the side of the net and slapped the puck past Mole at 14:34.
Notes: The overtime and shootout was the first in RoadRunners ECHL history...With a pair of goals, Pecker extended his scoring streak to eight games...Defenseman Brent Henley made his Phoenix debut and collected an assist. Henley signed a contract on Monday after being released by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.
Phoenix returns to America West Arena at 7:11PM Friday when they host the Long Beach Ice Dogs in the back-end of this two-game series. In honor of Veteran's Day, all veterans will receive free admission to the game when they present either a military or veterans ID. The 2005 NASCAR Street Tour will also hit America West Arena on Friday and set up an interactive display in the plaza outside the Casino Arizona Pavilion. This racing truck will be equipped with the latest technology from flat screen televisions, video gaming systems, and a state-of-the art sound system to allow fans to get up close and personal with the sights, sounds, and excitement of NASCAR. Sign up for the chance to win a Ford F-150. In addition, the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive RoadRunners Rally Towels.
For more information or to order tickets, call (602) 462-GOAL or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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