IceCaps RECAP -- St. John's Topples Toronto 2-1
November 19, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
TORONTO, ON. - Yann Danis picked up his first win of the season as the St. John's IceCaps extended their winning streak to three in a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Marlies Saturday night at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario.
The Marlies struck first, on the powerplay, as Kasperi Kapanen dented the twine at 3:40 of the first period. The IceCaps scored the game-tying and winning goals in the second. Markus Eisenschmid squared the contest at 6:57 of the middle frame (from Max Friberg and Bobby Farnham), while Friberg potted the game winner at 15:20 with assists from Eisenschmid and Farnham.
Danis was spectacular between the pipes, turning aside 26 shots.
The IceCaps are in action again tomorrow (4:30 PM NT) versus at the Marlies. Catch all the action with broadcaster Brian Rogers at www.stjohnsicecaps.com, KIXX Country 930AM and www.ahllive.com .
IceCaps season tickets, 12 and 18-game packages and single-game tickets can be purchased in person at the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 709-576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
Goalscorers :
STJ: Eisenschmid (3), Firberg (3)
TOR: Kapanen (8)
Goaltenders :
STJ: Yann Danis - W (26/27)
TOR: Antoine Bibeau- L (17/19)
IceCaps Power Play : 0/2
IceCaps Penalty Kill : 2/3
Molson Canadian Three Stars :
1. Danis - STJ
2. Kapanen - STJ
3. Friberg - TOR
IceCaps Hardest Working Player : Eisenschmid
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