Iowa Sets New Franchise-High with Sixth Straight Home Win
April 15, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Stars and Peoria Rivermen wrapped-up their 10 game Regular Season series during Saturday's Fan Appreciation Night. Continuing their recent surge, the Stars posted a 5-1 win and set a new franchise record with their sixth consecutive victory on Wells Fargo Arena ice.
Iowa found the back of the net first when B.J. Crombeen scored his fifth goal of the season in front of Chris Beckford-Tseu's goal. Defenseman Mike Gabinet and Chris Conner had the assists on power-play goal. Kyle Brodziak gave Iowa a 2-0 lead when he streaked down the right boards, cut in front of the net, deked the goalie and slid a back-hand shot into the Peoria net. Toby Petersen picked-up his fifth point in three games with an assist. Defenseman Jason Platt had the other assist. Ryan Ramsey pulled Peoria to within one with his 14th of the season at 17:02.
Loui Eriksson again gave the Stars a two-goal lead when he potted his team-leading 30th goal of the year at 3:46 of the second period. Eriksson split the defense, stumbled towards the goal and then shoveled a back-hand shot through the five-hole. It was the lone goal of the second period.
Rookie Chris Conner gave Iowa a 4-1 lead at 6:14 of the third period. Signed to an Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO), newcomer Mike Prpich grabbed the lone assist on the goal. Eriksson was then credited with his 31st of the season when his shot went off of defenseman Gavin Morgan's skate for a 5-1 Iowa lead.
Goaltender Dan Ellis faced 35 shots in his 16th win of the season.
Following the game, the Stars players took part in Fan Appreciation Night and presented 25 fans in attendance with the âshirts of their backs' in post-game ceremony. Four fans also received trips for two to Las Vegas. In all, Stars fans received over $15,000 in gifts.
Attendance: 5,542 Shots: IOWA: 26; PEORIA: 35 Power-play chances: IOWA: 1 for 1; PEORIA: 0 for 3
STARS NEXT GAMES: The Iowa Stars conclude the Regular Season Sunday afternoon with a 5:05 PM game against the Houston Aeros. Sunday is Kids' Appreciation Day. Doors open for all home games one hour prior to face-off. All ticketing information can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS or by visiting iowastarshockey.com.
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