Last minute goal does in Stars
January 14, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Stars and the Cleveland Barons met for the final time during the regular season Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. A goal in the last :15 seconds of the third period, gave the Barons a 2-1 victory over Iowa.
Right Wing David Oliver registered the lone Stars goal at 9:05 of the first period. Tonight's game was Oliver's first game back after missing 10 games with an injury.
Josh Hennessy tied the game at one at 12:24 of the second period. Steve Bernier gave the visitors the 2-1 win when he was credited with the game-winner at 15.1 seconds left in the third.
Junior Lessard, the reigning AHL Player of the Week, had his five-game point-streak snapped. Lessard had posted three goals and four assists in the Stars last five contests.
Goalie Mike Smith faced 22 shots in the loss.
Attendance was 6,131. Power-play chances: IOWA: 1 for 5; CLEVELAND: 0 for 2
NEXT THREE GAMES: The Iowa Stars travel to Grand Rapids for a Thursday night game against the Griffins. Iowa then returns home for the first two games of a five-game home-stand. The Stars welcome the Chicago Wolves back to Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, January 20th on 4 for $40 night! Junior Lessard will also be presented with his AHL Award for earning the Player of the Week. The following night, the 21st, join local area mascots in celebrating SHOOTER'S FIRST BIRTHDAY! The first 5,000 fans will receive a Shooter Bobblehead. All ticketing information can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS or by visiting iowastarshockey.com.
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