Iowa Keeps Pace in Standings
Published on February 24, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
SAN ANTONIO, TX - The Iowa Stars and San Antonio Rampage played their fifth game of the 10 game season series on Friday night. Behind the strength of a 31 save performance by goalie Mike Smith, Iowa posted a 2-0 victory and snapped a six-game winless streak.
In what proved to be the only goal needed, Iowa's Mathias Tjarnqvist scored his 14th goal of the season at the 3:17 mark of the first period. Captain Dan Jancevski pushed his points-streak to three games with an assist on the power-play tally. Just over two minutes later, All-Star forward Junior Lessard intercepted a clearing pass and fired home a stick-side slapshot past Rampage goalie David LeNeveu for his 17th goal of the year. The unassisted goal put Lessard in a three-way tie with Toby Petersen and Loui Eriksson for the team lead.
Stars goaltender Mike Smith was the story of the game, making 31 saves, including 21 over the last two periods for the shutout. The shutout was Smith's third this season and Iowa's fourth overall.
Forward David Oliver had his five-game points-streak halted. He has four goals and two assists in that span.
Attendance was 5,629. Power-play chances: IOWA: 1 for 6; SAN ANTONIO: 0 for 4
NEXT GAMES: The Stars continue their road trip with a Sunday game in San Antonio before returning home to face the Rochester Americans on Tuesday, February 28th. The 2 for 1 Tuesday game will have a 7:05 PM face-off. Bring a valid Military, College or High School ID and receive two $21 tickets for the price of one. Doors open for all games, one-hour before face-off. All ticketing information can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS or by visiting iowastarshockey.com.
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