McMurtry & Lomberg Record Multi-Point Nights in Heat Loss
April 7, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Stockton Heat News Release
STOCKTON, CALIF. - Mike McMurtry and Ryan Lomberg recorded multi-point games for the Heat, but in the end the club couldn't beat San Jose netminder Stephon Williams but twice in a 6-2 setback against the Barracuda at Stockton Arena on Friday night. San Jose built up a 3-0 lead through the midway mark of the contest, but McMurtry breathed life into the Heat with a second period tally that brought Stockton within two. However, a wild third period saw the Barracuda add three goals to Stockton's one and the road team held on for the 6-2 win. With the loss, the Heat fall to a .547 points-percentage as the fourth-placed Texas Stars still hold the final playoff spot despite a shootout loss to the Rockford IceHogs with their .576 points-percentage. The Heat look for revenge at the SAP Center in San Jose for an afternoon matinee tomorrow against the Barracuda starting at 1:15 p.m. The team then returns to Stockton Arena on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. to host the Ontario Reign for Wing It Wednesday, where fans can enjoy $.50 wings and $4 bottomless popcorn and then head down to Ontario on Friday where the Heat will clash with the Reign for the final time this season at 7:00 p.m. Stockton closes the regular season out by hosting San Jose one final time at Stockton Arena on Saturday, April 14 at 6:00 for Fan Appreciation Night. Fans can purchase a four pack of tickets featuring four hats, four hot dogs and 4 sodas for just $44 for any of our remaining home games by visiting stocktonheat.com/finalfourpack or by calling 209.373.1500.
SCORING SUMMARY
1st Period
San Jose Goal: F Manuel Wiederer (8) shot from the right circle slips through the goaltender low (Rod, Clark assists), 9:20
Shots: STK - 8 | SJ - 5
2nd Period
San Jose Goal: F Noah Rod (1) shot from the point is blocked and winger finds the loose puck in front of the net and jams it past the goalie (Bergman, Clark assist), 9:20
San Jose Goal: F Rudolfs Balcers (21) rebound gets popped out front and is shot back on high over the goalie's blocker hand just below the circle (Chartier, Chekhovich assists), 13:47
HEAT GOAL: F Mike McMurtry (5) pass from right circle is put on the goalie who makes the initial save but the rebound is put over the downed goalie (Poirier, Lomberg assists), 14:47
Shots: STK - 7 | SJ - 9
3rd Period
San Jose Goal: D Tim Heed (1) slap shot from the right circle beats the goalie through traffic over his shoulder (Middleton, True assists), (PP), 0:50
San Jose Goal: F Rourke Chartier (6) neutral zone turnover leads to three-on-two rush that is shot past the goalie's blocker from the right circle (Chekhovich, Balcers assists), 13:40
HEAT GOAL: F Ryan Lomberg (10) shot from the center point gets deflected past the goalie from a tip in front (McMurtry, Wotherspoon assists), 16:40
San Jose Goal: F Ivan Chekhovich (2) eases puck into the empty net from the left circle (Chartier assist), (EN), 17:44
Shots: STK - 9 | SJ - 8
GOALIES
W: Stephon Williams (24 shots, 22 saves)
L: David Rittich (21 shots, 16 saves)
NOTABLE STATISTICS
Three Stars: 1- Noah Rod (SJ) (1 goal, 1 assist) 2- Ivan Chekhovich (SJ) (1 goal, 2 assists) 3- Ryan Lomberg (1 goal, 1 assist)
Final Shots: STK - 24 | SJ - 22
Power Plays: STK - 0/6 | SJ - 1/2
Ryan Lomberg (1 goal, 1 assist) records his sixth multi-point game of the season
Mike McMurtry (1 goal, 1 assist) has goals/points in back-to-back games (2-2-4)
McMurtry records his third multi-point game of the season
Emile Poirier (1 assist) has assists/points in back-to-back games (0-3-3)
Tyler Wotherspoon (1 assist) recorded his 30th assist of the season, tying Rasmus Andersson for the team lead
The Heat remain in fifth with a .547 points-percentage while Texas drops to a .576 points-percentage with their shootout loss to Rockford. Both teams have four games remaining this season
The Heat are 5-4-1-0 this season against San Jose, including a 2-3-0-0 record on home ice against their NorCal rival
UPCOMING GAMES
STOCKTON HEAT at San Jose Barracuda
Saturday, April 7 @ SAP Center - 1:15 p.m. PST
Tune in Live on AHL Live, Spreaker & iHeart Radio
STOCKTON HEAT vs. Ontario Reign
Wednesday, April 11 @ Stockton Arena - 7:00 p.m.
Wing It Wednesday// Recycle and Save with Coca Cola
For tickets call 209.373.1500// stocktonheat.com/finalfourpack
STOCKTON HEAT at Ontario Reign
Friday, April 13 @ Citizens Business Bank Arena - 7:00 p.m. PST
Tune in Live on AHL Live, Spreaker & iHeart Radio
STOCKTON HEAT vs. San Jose Barracuda
Saturday, April 14 @ Stockton Arena - 6:00 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Night // Hockey Night in Stockton presented by Budweiser
For tickets call 209.373.1500// stocktonheat.com/finalfourpack
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