Jackson's Goal Powers Sea Wolves Past Gladiators

December 29, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Mississippi Sea Wolves News Release


DULUTH, GA - Ryan Menei had three assists, Ryan Munce made 41 saves to earn his 10th win of the season, and Scott Jackson's first goal as a Sea Wolf stood as the game-winner as Mississippi snapped a seven-game winless streak with a 4-3 win over the Gwinnett Gladiators at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Monday Night.

Mike Berry staked the Sea Wolves to a 1-0 lead when he pounded the rebound of Chris Lawrence's shot past Gladiators goalie Josh Johnson at 10:46 of the first period. Gwinnett evened the contest when Brandon Kaleniecki found former Sea Wolf Chris Cava open on the left wing with a pass that Cava converted on a one-timer at 11:33. Mark Rooneem gave the Sea Wolves back the lead when he broke in alone on Johnson and made a dazzling stickhandling and tucked the puck under him at 15:59.

Jason Tejchma gave the Sea Wolves a 3-1 lead when he stationed himself at the right post nad tapped in a pass from Mike Berry at 8:43 of the second period. The Gladiators cut the lead back to one when Jordan Fox broke down the right wing and beat Ryan Munce high on the glove side at 13:04 of the second.

Gwinnett tied the game early in the third period when Scott Marchesi's point shot beat Munce through traffic at 4:35. Scott Jackson's power-play blast from the right point beat Johnson over the glove for the game-winner at 16:40 of the third.

Ryan Munce made 41 saves to earn his 10th win of the year, and the Sea Wolves were 1-for-5 on the power play.

Mississippi faces the South Carolina Stingrays Wednesday night at 6:05 p.m. CT at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina. Fans can listen to the game at www.msseawolves.com or watch the game on the B2 Networks. The pre-game show will begin 15 minutes prior to game time.

The Sea Wolves return home to face the Charlotte Checkers on January 23 at 7:05 p.m. Get your tickets today by calling (228) 275-WOLF!



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