Knights Put Leash On Bulldogs, 3-1

Published on January 16, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights earned their fourth straight win, beating the Hamilton Bulldogs 3-1 on Tuesday at the Civic Auditorium. The Knights broke open a tie game with two third period goals to earn their 25th win of the year.

Hamilton grabbed the lead just 3:19 into the game when Andre Benoit fired a shot off the glove of Curtis McElhinney and into the net.

The Bulldogs maintained the 1-0 lead until the final minute of the second period when Justin Taylor tipped in a pass from Adam Pardy for his sixth goal of the year.

The Knights broke the tie at 6:44 of the third period. During a powerplay, Warren Peters whipped a wrist shot across the crease that hit the pad of goalie Jaroslav Halak and ricocheted into the net. Andrei Taratukhin and Pardy earned assists.

The Knights made it 3-1 when Taylor hurried to a loose puck in the Hamilton zone and worked it free for David Van der Gulik. He fed Eric Godard who banged home his fifth goal of the year.

McElhinney made several strong saves in the late going as Hamilton had a powerplay and pulled Halak for a six-on-four advantage. He finished with 19 saves in his team-record eighth consecutive appearance.

The Knights are now 25-13-3-0. They have drawn to within two points of the Chicago Wolves for first place in the West Division.

Three Stars: 1. Justin Taylor (OMA) - 1 goal, 1 assist; 2. Eric Godard (OMA) - 1 goal; 3. Curtis McElhinney (OMA) - 19 saves

The Ak-Sar-Ben Knights continue their eight-game home stand on Friday and Saturday when they host the Iowa Stars and the Rochester Americans. Both games also start at 7:00 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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