IceGators Win Another Close Game
Published on February 16, 2011 under SPHL (SPHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
LAFAYETTE, LA The Louisiana IceGators (12-34) entered their game Wednesday night on a two game winning streak. Each of the victories came over the Pensacola Ice Flyers. On Wednesday the IceGators took on the top team in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), the Mississippi Surge (26-15) and won in a shootout 5-4.
The first period began slowly with each team trying to figure each other out. However, the IceGators were able to strike first. Dennis Sicard (LOU) scored his 11th goal and put the Gators up 1-0. Seven minutes later Mississippi tied the game at 1-1 when Jason Cassells (MIS) scored. More than a minute later, Jeff Winchester (MIS) scored a power play goal putting the Surge up 2-1. With 4:38 left in the period Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (LOU) scored his fifth goal and fourth goal in three games. Shawn McNeil (LOU) then put the Gators up just before the end of the period.
The second period began with the IceGators up 3-2. The Gators were outshot 18-7 but did not lose their 1-0 lead. With 3:15 left in the period, Robert Short (LOU) scored and put the Gators up 4-2. The Surge cut into the lead with seven seconds left when Winchester scored his second goal of the game.
At the beginning of the third period the IceGators were up 4-3. The Surge quickly tied the game at 4-4 with 18:52. Jason Beeman (MIS) scored a penalty shot goal past Mike Brown (LOU).
The overtime period began with the Gators on the attack getting the first four shots on goal but couldn t capitalize on any of them. The Surge then had the final three shots of the period all turned away. The game went to a shootout and Versteeg-Lytwyn went first for the Gators and scored. Jason Hill (LOU) went after two missed chances for the Surge and scored to put the Gators up 2-0 in the shootout. Winchester then cut the shootout lead in half when he scored. The final two shooters from either team were unable to score and gave the Gators a 5-4 win in overtime.
This was a well played game, replied IceGators Head Coach Kevin Kaminski after beating the Mississippi Surge. The guys never got down on themselves and never gave up, even after the Surge tied the game. We have to keep building on this and keep playing well.
Do not miss your chance to see the IceGators before the end of the season. The Gators only have four more games in the Dome before the end of the 2010-11 season. Louisiana remains at home on Friday, February 18 against the Columbus Cottonmouths. The IceGators will then hit the road for a game on Saturday versus Augusta. 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 16, 2011
- IceGators Win Another Close Game - Louisiana IceGators
- IceGators' Versteeg-Lytwyn Named SBK Player of the Week - SPHL
- Pensacola Ice Flyers Look to Help Four Legged Friends - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Mississippi's Zultek Suspended Seven Games - SPHL
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