IceMen Top Sundogs 3-1 on Second Period Surge
Published on February 19, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN - Three unanswered goals in the second period was the difference on Sunday evening as the Evansville IceMen topped the Arizona Sundogs for a 3-1 win at the Ford Center in front of a crowd of 5,846.
The loss caps off Arizona's (16-27-7) second straight three-game weekend and leaves the Sundogs tied with Laredo for sixth in the Berry Conference. Evansville (32-13-4) extends their Turner Conference lead over Fort Wayne to five points.
Trailing 1-0 entering the second period, Evansville scored three unanswered goals to take over the game. Todd Robinson started things 2:18 into the frame, tapping in a loose puck in the goal crease for his 17th goal and CHL-leading 71st point of the season. Mark Cody made it a 2-1 lead for the IceMen at 8:07 from the front of the net off Nick Lindberg's centering pass and Sean O'Connor added a power play goal with 4:14 left in the period.
Arizona opened up the scoring on a power play goal by Kevin Petovello midway through the opening period.
Mike Spillane started his third straight game for the Sundogs and took the loss despite 36 saves. Brian Gillis earned the win for the IceMen, stopping 25.
The Sundogs went 1-for-2 on the power play while Evansville scored in their only man-advantage chance of the game.
Arizona and Evansville hook up again on Wednesday morning for their final meeting of the season. Game time is slated for 9:30 AM MST and the action can be heard on Cattle Country 94.3 FM.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Their sixth season is brought to you by Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel and the team will also host the 2012 CHL All-Star Game in January. Season tickets, mini-plan, and single-game ticket information is now available by calling (928) 759-6600 or visiting arizonasundogs.com.
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