Mechanics Defeat Wings 4-1

Published on November 26, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


FRASER, MI- The Motor City Mechanics looked to avenge the home opening loss to the Kalamazoo Wings tonight at "the Garage" and were successful in doing so by defeating the Wings 4-1 in front of 1,434 fans.

Adam Edinger (9) continues at a torrid pace scoring his sixth goal in the past five games. Peter Szabo (9) and Brent Gretzky (13) assisted on the power play goal. A few minutes later Kalamazoo tied the game when Mike Manley scored on the power play. Dan Carriere and Greg Labenski notched the assist.

The lone second period goal was scored by Kris Vernarsky (3) when he took a pass from John Hartman (1). Chris Gignac (7) tallied the other assist on the goal. The Mechanics out shot the Wings in the period 14 to 6 and led in shots 32 to 19 after two periods.

In the third period the Mechanics iced the game away with two more goals. Tom Kotsopoulos (1) and Mike Ramsay (5) scored while Vernarsky (3), Gignac (8) Konstantin Kalmikov (7) and Greg Bullock (15) tallied the assists.

Rod Branch made his eighth consecutive start in net earning his eighth win of the season. Branch finished the game with 29 saves on 30 Wings shots.

Ballys Three Stars of the Game:

1- Kris Vernarsky (1 goal, 1 assist)

2- Rod Branch (29 saves)

3- Tom Kotsopoulos (1 goal)

The Mechanics return home next Friday and Saturday night December 2nd and 3rd when the Rockford IceHogs and Flint Generals come to town. Friday is also a Long Sleeve T-shirt giveaway and Saturday is Mechanics Hat night.

ALL TICKETS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER ARE JUST $5!!!

Tickets are on sale at the "Garage" Box Office and Ticketmaster. For more information call 866-997-PUCK (7825).

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