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Mechanics take out the Trashers 4-2!

January 6, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


FRASER, MI-The Motor City Mechanics take out the Danbury Trashers 4-2 tonight at the "Garage" in front of 1,703 fans on Kris Vernarksy night.

After one period of play the Mechanics and Trashers skated to a 1-1 tie. Brent Gretzky tallied the lone Mechanics goal with assists from Kyle Kos and Adam Edinger.

The Trashers took a 2-1 lead midway through the second, however, the Mechanics would take advantage of the Trashers careless play in their own zone as Scott Dobben buried a rebound to score a shorthanded goal to tie the game. 36 seconds later, Warren, Michigans own, Kris Vernarsky scored another shorthanded goal and the eventual game winning goal. Kevin Hansen, Mike Burgoyne and Chris Gignac recorded the assists on the goals.

Matt Smith scored late in the second to give the Mechanics the 4-2 lead heading into the third period of play.

Rod Branch made his 28th start of the season and made 35 saves for his 16th win of the season.

NEW TICKET PRICES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2006 SCHEDULE! Section 1, 8 and 9 (on the blue line) are $15, all other reserved seats are $10 and bleacher seats (general admission) will be sold at $5. All groups over 20 will receive the group rate at $8 per ticket.

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

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