IceCaps Edged by Americans 6-5
March 23, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
ROCHESTER, NY - The St. John's IceCaps led 5-1 in the third period but dropped a 6-5 decision to the Rochester Americans Wednesday night at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York.
Charles Hudon paced the IceCaps with a pair of goals, his second-consecutive, two-goal outing. Jeremy Gregoire, Gabriel Dumont and Morgan Ellis also scored for St. John's. Nikita Scherbak assisted on both of Hudon's markers. Newcomers Cory Ward and Chris Joyaux picked up their first pro points (assists) in the setback.
Chad Ruhwedel capped the Americans' five-goal comeback when he found the back of the IceCaps net with only four seconds remaining in regulation.
The IceCaps face the Americans in Rochester again on Friday (8:35 PM) before heading to Toronto to play the Marlies on Saturday afternoon (3:00 PM).
Catch all the action with broadcaster Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com, 930AM, Rogers TV and www.ahllive.com.
Goal Scorers:
STJ: Hudon 2 (24), Gregoire (5), Dumont (19), Ellis (13)
RCH: Dan Catenacci 2 (11), Matt Donovan (8), Jean Dupuy (6), Jerry D'Amigo (12), Chad Ruhwedel (10)
Goaltenders:
STJ: Pasquale - L (28/34)
RCH: Audrey Makarov - W (7/8), Linus Ullmark (13/17)
IceCaps Power Play: 0/2
IceCaps Penalty Kill: 4/5
Molson Canadian Three Stars:
1. Ruhwedel - RCH
2. Catenacci - RCH
3. Donovan- RCH
IceCaps Hardest Working Player: Mark MacMillan
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