Idaho Wins 4-3 In Overtime To Square The Taylor Cup Finals
Published on May 17, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
Bobby Stewart scored 7:53 into overtime as the Idaho Steelheads beat the Fresno Falcons 4-3 to rally to tie the best of seven Taylor Cup Finals at two games apiece presented by Larry Miller Subaru / Mitsubishi. The Steelheads jumped to a 3-1 lead, but the Falcons rallied to tie the game and send it to overtime. With the win Idaho has now regained home ice advantage in the series and Game 6 will be played in Boise at the BofA Centre. Game 5 is Sunday night at Selland Arena with a 6:00 PM MDT face off. Game 6 and Game 7 if necessary will be back at the BofA Centre on May 24th and 25th. For tickets call 331-8497 (TIXS).
Both teams came out firing in a high tempo first period. Fresno got on the board early when Frederick tipped one in on a goalmouth scramble at 2:02. The Steelheads tied it when Cal Ingraham (5) put home a rebound at 3:33. The Steelheads then capitalized on a power play when Scott Burt (2) unleashed a rocket one-timer high glove side at 8:24 to give Idaho the lead. Then Derek Paget (4) tipped home a shot from the point by Scott Swanson at 10:08 for a 3-1 Idaho advantage. The Falcons tied it when Coffin walked in front and backhanded it by Blair Allison at 17:16 to get the Falcons within a goal.
The Falcons continued their momentum from the end of the first period into the start of the second. When Idaho couldn't clear the zone Porter setup Junkin for a one-time wrister from the slot to tie the game 3-3 at 8:43. The Falcons out shot Idaho 8-1 to start the frame and 8-2 overall in the period.
Going to the third period tied at 3-3 each team had some chances, but neither could score. In overtime the teams traded shots until Greg Bullock picked up a rebound and fed it backdoor to Stewart (8) who slammed it home to give Idaho the win and even the series. FINAL SCORE Idaho 4, Fresno 3 in overtime.
Frenso out shot Idaho 29-22. The Steelheads went 1-7 on the power play, Fresno went 0-3.
Shots 1 2 3 OT Total
FRES 8 8 9 4 29
IDH 9 2 8 3 22
Series â The best of seven series is tied at two games apiece.
Next Up
Game 5 is Sunday night at Selland Arena. Game 6 will be played in Boise, Game 7 if necessary will be at the BofA Centre on May 24th and 25th. For tickets call 331-8497 (TIXS). Remember to wear white to all home playoff games.
Steelheads On The Air
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