Late Goal Lifts Texas over Pilots 4-3
March 8, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
BEAUMONT, TX - Colin Nicholson scored the go-ahead goal with 1:51 remaining in the game as the Texas Wildcatters held off the Ice Pilots 4-3 at Ford Arena on Saturday night. The Ice Pilots again rallied twice in the game before falling in the final two minutes.
Each team enjoyed a first period power play goal as Kevin Baker lit the lamp for his 21st of the season to put Texas up 1-0. Defenseman A.J. Thelen fired a shot from the point 59 seconds after Baker's goal to put Texas ahead 2-0. Despite being out shot 14-2 in the opening frame, the Ice Pilots converted on their first power play as Bryan McGregor fired a shot from the left wing side past Texas goaltender Jeff Pietrasiak to cut the lead to 2-1.
The Pilots again rallied, this time though it was earlier than last night, as Jason Bloomingburg beat Pietrasiak on a 2 on 1 to tie the game at two. However, Texas regained the lead as Kassian beat Cam Ellsworth for his second goal of the night and after two periods, Texas led 3-2.
JC Sawyer hammered in a rebound with 2:37 remaining in regulation to tie the game at three but Texas regained the lead for good and went on for the 4-3 victory. Cam Ellsworth had another solid night in net stopping 36 of 40 Texas shots.
The two teams meet for the final time tomorrow at 4:05 p.m.
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Saturday, March 15 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Charlotte Checkers at the Civic Center. It is Military Night as the Ice Pilots will dress in camouflage jerseys which will be auctioned off. Group Tickets and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850) 432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com.
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