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Mechanics down 3-0 in series

April 24, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


4/21: GAME ONE: WINGS TAKE 1-0 SERIES LEAD

Adam Edinger scored the first playoff goal in franchise history but it was not enough as the Mechanics fell 2-1. Edingers goal came at 10:31 of the first period. The lead only lasted six minutes and 10 seconds as the Wings scored one in the first and one in the second.

Rod Branch made 30 saves in defeat in his first playoff game for the Mechanics.

Kalamazoo leads series 1-0

- 4/22: GAME TWO: WINGS SHUTOUT MECHANICS 3-0

In game two the Wings took control and held on as the game winning goal was scored with 1:20 left in the first period. Dustin Virag tallied the goal while Nick Bootland scored two goals of his own. Joel Martin was stellar in net making 26 saves to earn his 1st shutout of the playoffs and 10th of the season.

Rod Branch made 37 saves in defeat.

Kalamazoo leads series 2-0

- 4/23: GAME THREE: MECHANICS FALL IN 3-0 HOLE

The Wings took an 8-0 lead before the Mechanics could finally get one past Wings goaltender Joel Martin. Adam Edinger recorded his second goal of the playoffs followed up by a Brent Gretzky goal. The Wings would add another goal before "The Mangler" could tally the Mechanics third goal. Rod Branch made 17 saves and Bill Ruggiero made 11 saves in a brief relief appearance.

Kalamazoo leads series 3-0

Upcoming games: Mechanics Look To Extend The Series With A Win On Wednesday

Wednesday, April 26th: MECHANICS LOOK TO TAKE GAME 4 AND EXTEND THE SERIES

Game four stays in Fraser at the Great Lakes Sports City with a 7:30 PM face-off. The Mechanics need to win to extend their season.

Saturday, April 29th: If Necessary the Mechanics will travel to Kalamazoo on Saturday to pay game 5.

If necessary the WIngs and Mechanics will face-off for game 5 in Kalamazoo. Face-off is 7:30 PM.

Bally's Three Star Standings

Check out the Bally's Three Star Standings throughout the season at www.motorcitymechanics.com. Throughout the season we will be updating the standings as a number one star selection earns 3 points, a number two selection earns 2 points and a number one selection earns 1 point.

CN Railroad Community Corner

The Mechanics have partnered with CN Railroad to award individuals and or groups in the community that have strived to make this area a better place to live, by inviting them to enjoy an exciting night at a Mechanics hockey game. If you know someone or a group of individuals that have done an outstanding task and are worthy of praise, contact Matthew Olinik at: 586-294-8062 x-100.

Season Tickets and Playoff Tickets On Sale!

Tickets for the 2006-07 season are on sale and all it takes to hold your current seat or new seat is $50! Fans have until May 31st to get the discounted rate on the seats. Don't wait get your seat now and be a part of the action next season!!

Playoff tickets are on sale now too for Games A, B and C. Of course those are Games 3,4 and 6 of the seven game series.

Motor City Playoff Leaders

Games Played (GP): Several Players tied-3

Goals (G): Adam Edinger-2

Assists (A): David Herring, Kevin Hansen-2

Points (PTS): Four Players tied--2

Penalty Minutes (PIM): Ryan Van Buskirk--36

+/-: Adam Edinger--+11

Shots on Goal (SOG): Several Players-E

Shooting Percentage (SPCT): Adam Edinger--.333%

Game Winning Goals (GWG): NA

Power Play Goals (PPG): Adam Edinger-1

Short Handed Goals (SHG): NA

Wins (W): NA

Goals Against Average (GAA): Rod Branch-3.65

Save Percentage (SV%): Rod Branch--.884%

Shutouts (SHO): NA



International Hockey League 2 Stories from April 24, 2006


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