IceGators' Comeback Falls Short
February 19, 2011 - SPHL (SPHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
LAFAYETTE, LA - The Louisiana IceGators (13-35) began the night in the middle of the season's longest winning streak for the IceGators. They traveled to Augusta, GA to take on the Augusta Riverhawks (26-20). The IceGators faced off against the Riverhawks twice this season already and lost each of them. Tonight the streak ended with Louisiana falling 4-3.
The first period began with the IceGators falling behind early and having to play catch up. Egor Mironov (AUG) scored on the team's first shot on goal 32 seconds into the period. Four minutes later Jim Gehring (AUG) scored and 30 seconds later Ryan Olidis (AUG) scored putting the Riverhawks up 3-0. Louisiana finally got on the board when Paul DAgostino (LOU) scored with 1:54 left in the period. The 'Gators cut into the lead even more with 29 seconds left, CJ Tozzo (LOU) scored his 10th goal of the season.
The second period was uneventful. The IceGators outshot the Riverhawks 14-9 but was unable to capitalize. At one point the 'Gators had nine shots on goal unanswered. However, with 1:02 remaining in the period, Augusta was able to extend the 3-2 lead to 4-2 with a Travis Dunstall (AUG) goal.
The third period began with the IceGators trailing 4-2. The 'Gators struck first in the period when Beau McLaughlin (LOU) scored his 30th goal of the. The IceGators kept applying pressure but could not add the game-tying goal and fell 4-3.
"We played hard tonight," replied IceGators Head Coach Kevin Kaminski. "You can't win them all and tonight we fought hard to come back from a big hole. This was a learning opportunity and we will build on this game."
Do not miss your chance to see the IceGators before the end of the season. The ?Gators only have three more games in the Dome before the end of the 2010-11 season. The 'Gators remain on the road. Louisiana will travel to Pensacola to take on the Ice Flyers on Saturday, February 26 at 7:05. Do not forget about your chance to bring a group to the game and take advantage of the 10 for 10 program. Groups of 10 can purchase tickets for $10. Call (337) 704-4423 for great season ticket and mini package opportunities, as well as the 10 for 10 program.
SPHL Stories from February 19, 2011
- Ice Flyers lose to the Huntsville Havoc Saturday night in The Hangar - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- RiverHawks Stop Streaking Ice Gators - Augusta RiverHawks
- IceGators' Comeback Falls Short - Louisiana IceGators
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