Louisiana Beats Mississippi Surge 1-0 as Smiley Gains Shutout
November 30, 2013 - SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
The Louisiana IceGators used a sparkling performance by Kiefer Smiley to take down Mississippi Surge, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Louisiana's 1-0 shutout victory.
Adam Stuart's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 5:36 in the third period. Jake Trask assisted on the tally.The IceGators were led by Stuart, who had one goal.
Louisiana managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The IceGators ended up below its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. Louisiana could not produce up to it normal offensive output. The IceGators put an average of 3.6 pucks into the net per game. Louisiana was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. The IceGators average 2.7 goals allowed per game. With 40 shots on target during the contest, Louisiana exceeded the 32.3 shots it averages per game this year.
Mississippi Surge managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Mississippi Surge finished below its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. Mississippi Surge was held below its usual level of production. Mississippi Surge averages 2.8 goals per game.
Mississippi Surge was led by Luke Greiner, who took seven shots.
The IceGators' Smiley stopped 30 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Louisiana registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Dan Clarke rejected 39 shots on goal for Mississippi Surge. Mississippi Surge registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.
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