AHL Stockton Heat

Lazar and Schneider Lead Heat to Another Win in Colorado 4-2

Published on November 14, 2018 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release


LOVELAND, CO. - Curtis Lazar's three-point night, which came in a span of 7:00 in the second period helped the Heat beat the Colorado Eagles 4-2 and end their road trip with back-to-back wins. The Heat turned to Nick Schneider in net, and he was busy to start the game, but was privy to the task, making stop after stop, including one of his harder saves of the first that would eventually be picked up by the Heat and skated down the ice for the first goal of the evening. Schneider even earned his first professional point as Matthew Phillips finished the backdoor tap-in from an Anthony Peluso feed to take the 1-0 lead. The Eagles would tie things up in the second period after scoring another shorthanded goal against the Heat but the Heat would get one back on the power-play thanks to Glenn Gawdin who scores his fourth power-play goal of the season to retake the lead. Lazar, who assisted on the Gawdin goal, would pot his own moments later and that spelled the end of the period for Colorado starting goalie Spencer Martin who was replaced through the remainder of the second period by Pavel Francouz. Lazar wasn't done though, as moments later he'd steal a puck outside the offensive zone and finish with the deke past the new Eagles goalie for his third-straight point. Colorado would put a stop to the run thanks to Michael Joly late in the second period but the Heat maintained the two-goal lead after 40 minutes. In the third, the Eagles returned Martin to the net but it didn't make a difference as the Heat were able to ride a hot-handed Schneider in net and hold on to the 4-2 win.

The Heat return home this Friday at 7:00 p.m. against the Tucson Roadrunners at Stockton Arena. It's another Fry Day of the season, presented by Golden State Restaurant Group McDonald's. Fans can bring their receipts from participating locations to the Stockton Arena Ticket Office for a buy one, get one free ticket! Fans can also participate in our all new Chuck-A-Patty game during the intermission for a chance to win cash and McDonald's swag! Find participating McDonald's locations and learn more by visiting stocktonheat.com/fryday! Fans can also earn a FREE ticket to the game on November 16 by donating a new or gently used coat to the Stockton Arena ticket office, which will benefit the Stockton Cares Blanket, Coat and Sock Drive!

SCORING SUMMARY

1st Period

HEAT GOAL:F Matthew Phillips (1) pass to the back door is one-timed into the empty side of the net (Peluso, Schneider assists) (7:47)

Shots: STK - 7 | COL - 15

2nd Period

Colorado Goal: F Logan O'Connor (6) turnover from the goalie behind the net is centered and shot into the empty net (Agozzino assist) (2:47) (SH)

HEAT GOAL:F Glenn Gawdin (5) one-timer from the left circle is blasted past the goalie's outstretched blocker hand (Lazar, Kylington assists) (7:10) (PP)

HEAT GOAL:F Curtis Lazar (3) catches a pass with his glove in the left circle, drops it and wrists it over the goalie's shoulder (Healey, Klimchuk assists) (10:35)

HEAT GOAL:F Curtis Lazar (4) steals a pass just outside the offensive zone and finishes the deke past the goalie's poke check attempt (Unassisted) (14:10)

(SH)

Colorado Goal: F Michael Joly (3) pass from the left-wing boards is passed across the ice and one-timed past the goalie's blocker hand (Meloche, Greer assists) (16:16)

Shots: STK - 12 | COL - 13

3rd Period

No Goals

Shots: STK - 7 | COL - 8

GOALIES

W: Nick Schneider (35 shots, 33 saves)

L: Spencer Martin (23 shots, 20 saves)

ND: Pavel Francouz (3 shots, 2 saves)

NOTABLE STATISTICS

Three Stars: 1- Curtis Lazar (2 goals, 1 assist) 2- Nick Schneider (33 saves) 3- Logan O'Connor (1 goal) (COL)

Final Shots: STK - 26 | COL - 35

Power Plays: STK - 1-5 | COL - 0-4

Curtis Lazar (2 goals, 1 assist) records his fourth multi-point game of the season tying Andrew Mangiapane for the team lead

For Lazar, it's his first three-point night of his professional career in the NHL or AHL

Nick Schneider made his first start for the Heat since April 17, 2016 while with the team on an amateur tryout on the road in San Jose

Schneider also records his first point as a pro with the assist on Phillips opening goal

Matthew Phillips (1 goal) has points in back-to-back games (1-1-2)

Oliver Kylington (1 assist) has points in back-to-back games (0-2-2)

Glenn Gawdin (1 goal) ties Spencer Foo for the team lead in power-play goals with four on the season and is also second in the AHL among rookie skaters in power-play goals

QUOTES

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UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Stockton Heat vs. Tucson Roadrunners

Friday, November 16 - 7:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors

Fry Day presented by Golden State Restaurant Group McDonald's // Coat Drive

Stockton Heat vs. San Diego Gulls

Sunday, November 25 - 5:00 p.m. Puck Drop/4:00 p.m. Doors

In-Shape Health Club 4 Pack Night // Full-Season Heat365 Member Skate with the Team

Stockton Heat vs. Ontario Reign

Friday, November 30 - 7:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors

Fry Day presented by Golden State Restaurant Group McDonald's // Harry Potter Sock Toss Night

Stockton Heat vs. San Jose Barracuda

Saturday, December 1 - 6:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors

Hip Hop Night // Straight Outta Stockton T-Shirt Giveaway // Hockey Night in Stockton presented by Budweiser

Stockton Heat vs. Manitoba Moose

Friday, December 7 - 7:00 p.m. Puck Drop/6:00 p.m. Doors

Fry Day presented by Golden State Restaurant Group McDonald's // Toy Drive

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