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Mechanics Lasso The IceHogs!

December 2, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release

FRASER, MI- The Motor City Mechanics defeated the IceHogs 4-2 as Matt Smith, and Adam Edinger lead the charge both netting two points apiece in front of 1,450 fans at "the Garage."

Two late period goals were scored by both teams to end the first period tied at one. The Mechanics scored first at 17:13 when Matt Smith (5) fired a shot past the Rockford goaltender, Michel Robinson. Chris Bogas (3) and Greg Bullock (16) tallied the assists. At 19:20 the IceHogs got on the board when a scrum in front of the Mechanics net ensued and Jason Noterman buried the loose puck. Both goals were tallied on the power play.

Both Adam Edinger (10) and Peter Szabo (4) would score the only goals in the second period. Edinger would score his team leading 10th goal and record his seventh goal in the past six games he has played. Kris Vernarsky (4), Edinger (6) and Brent Gretzky (14) would tally the assists.

In the third period the Mechanics iced the game when Matt Smith (6) scored his second goal of the game at 9:28 with assists from Kyle Kos (2) and Bullock (17). The IceHogs scored a late goal to cut the lead to 4-2 but the Mechanics hung on for the win. Rod Branch made his ninth consecutive start in net and won his ninth game of the year making 36 saves on 38 shots.

The Mechanics return home tomorrow night December 3rd when the Flint Generals come to town. Saturday is also a Hat Giveaway presented by Fifth Third Bank and WRIF 101.1.

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

Get your tickets at the "Garage" Box Office and Ticketmaster. For more information call 866-997-PUCK (7825).

International Hockey League 2 Stories from December 2, 2005

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Mechanics Lasso The IceHogs! - Motor City Mechanics
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Generals top Port Huron 6-3 - Flint Generals
K-Wings Hang On During A Wild Finish - Elmira Jackals
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