Keetley Stymies Dogs as Flames Win 2-0

October 26, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Quad City wrapped up a four-game road trip with a 2-0 win in Hamilton on Sunday afternoon. Matt Keetley stopped 32 shots en route to his second career shutout. Warren Peters and Kyle Greentree provided the offense with goals in the final period.

Matt Keetley held the ‘Dogs at bay in the opening period as he stopped 16 shots. The second-year netminder tied a franchise record for first period saves including a spectacular stop on a Matt D'Agostini chance in the final minute of the first frame. The ‘Dogs offense was powered by four power-play chance while the Flames did not receive a single man advantage. Despite the lopsided play, the game remained scoreless after one period.

Play evened out in the second period, but netminders continued to rule the day. Keetley made 12 second period saves while Hamilton's Marc Denis stopped 11 Quad City shots. Neither side was able to convert on their attempts and the game remained scoreless after 40 minutes.

The Flames controlled the third period to earn their second consecutive road victory. Quad City outshot the Bulldogs 12-4 and scored twice. Warren Peters recorded his second goal in as many games when he riffled a shot past Denis from the right wing circle. Brett Sutter earned the primary assist on the goal after hard work along the wing won the puck free. Kyle Greentree added an insurance tally when he sent al rebound into the Hamilton net for his first goal as a Flame.



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