Manchester Shuts Down Devils, 3-1
December 27, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
Lowell, MA - Jason LaBarbera made 28 saves to lead the Manchester Monarchs (16-10-6-1) to a 3-1 victory over the Lowell Devils (16-14-2-1) at the Tsongas Arena Wednesday night.
Lowell lit the lamp first on the night, despite a strong start for the Monarchs. Aaron Voros potted his fourth of the season at 12:57 on the power play to make it 1-0. Voros became the 13th player to record a power play tally for the Devils this season with the goal. Shots finished even at 14 apiece, despite an early 8-2 advantage for Manches! ter.
The Devils had a chance to extend the lead early in the second when Ryan Murphy was hauled down by a Monarchs player on a breakaway. He was awarded the first penalty shot, for or against, in Devils history. LaBarbera was equal to the task, however, and just a couple minutes later Manchester tied the game. Mike Hoffman scored his fifth of the season at 5:28 to make it 1-1.
Manchester put the game away in the third period. Rookie D T.J. Kemp and Jeff Giuliano scored at 5:57 and 9:27, respectively, to put the Devils in a 3-1 hole, and LaBarbera made it stand. Frank Doyle suffered the loss between the pipes for the Devils, stopping 35 shots on the night. The win put the Monarchs in first place in the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of the Portland Pirates, who were idle tonight.
The Devils hit the road for their next four games, starting with the Norfolk Admirals Friday night at 7:15 p.m. They return home for a pair of matches against the Philadelphia Phantoms on Friday, January 12th and Sunday, January 14th. Sunday's game is Red Sox Night. Meet Wally the Green Monster and win Sox prizes during the game. There is also a post-game skate, free to everyone in attendance, courtesy of Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union.
All Devils games, home and away, can be heard on WCAP 980AM with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston, or online through B2 Networks on www.lowelldevilshockey.com. For more information or to reserve your seats for this game, call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK.
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