Knights Bow To Rivermen, 4-0
December 30, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release
The Peoria Rivermen ran their winning streak against the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights to eleven games with a 4-0 win on Saturday night at the Civic Auditorium. Jon DiSalvatore had two goals and Chris Beckford-Tseu stopped 19 shots for the shutout.
DiSalvatore got the only goal the Rivermen would need on a fluke play late in the first. With two Knights covering him, he got his hands free and whipped a blind shot past Brent Krahn.
DiSalvatore made it 2-0 late in the second period. He knocked in a feed from Trent Whitfield in the final minute for his eighth goal of the year. Four have come against the Knights.
Roman Polak added a powerplay goal and Charles Linglet an even strength tally in the third for the 4-0 final. Krahn made 22 saves in the loss.
The Knights are now 19-12-2-0.
Three Stars: 1. Jon DiSalvatore (PEO) - 2 goals, game-winner; 2. Trent Whitfield (PEO) - 2 assists; 3. Peter Sejna (PEO) - 2 assists
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The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights finish 2006 on the road when they visit the Iowa Stars on Sunday at 7:35 p.m.
Tickets for all Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' games are on sale at the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets also are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (402) 422-1212. Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult on tickets purchased after 5:00 p.m. Other restrictions apply.
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