Monarchs hand Devils 2-0 loss
Published on December 8, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
Manchester, NH "" Jason LaBarbara made 34 saves for the Manchester Monarchs (11-8-5-1), blanking the Lowell Devils (12-11-2-1) 2-0 Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
Manchester had the edge in the first period, outshooting the visiting Devils 13-9 in the period and taking the lead late in the frame. Ryan Murphy made it 1-0 when he banged in a rebound for his fourth of the season at 15:59 of the first. Only one penalty was taken in the period, a harmless hooking minor against the Monarchs, and the first ended 1-0.
The second period saw a little more activity, with a handful of penalties in the second half of the stanza, but the Devils couldn't get on the board. Jason LaBarbara turned aside 10 Lowell shots in the period, while the Devils went 0-for-2 on the power play.
The Devils continued to pressure in the third, but LaBarbara held down the fort for Manchester. Lowell held a 15-3 lead in shots during the period, but Manchester extended the lead. Patrick O'Sullivan netted his eighth of the season on a breakaway at 7:33 to make it 2-0. The Devils had two more power plays in the third, and also pulled their netminder late in the game, but couldn't beat the veteran goalie. Jordan Parise allowed just two goals on 24 shots, but suffered the loss for the Devils, who were shutout for the ! third time on the season.
The Devils play their next three games on the road, including tomorrow in Hartford at 7:30 p.m. and return home to host the Providence Bruins on Sunday, December 17th at 4:05 p.m. One lucky fan that night will win a trip for two to see the New Jersey Devils host the Boston Bruins in April, including an overnight stay in New Jersey and round-trip limo service, courtesy of Corporate Coach & Limousine. Only fans participating in that night's Teddy Bear Toss, during the first intermission of that game, will be eligible to win. For more information, please contact the Lowell Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK. After each Sunday home game there will be a free public skate on the Tsongas Arena ice, free for everyone in attendance, courtesy of Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union. A limited number of skates are available at no charge, or fans may bring their own to the game.
All Devils games, home and away, can be heard on WCAP 980AM with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston, or online through B2 Networks on www.lowelldevilshockey.com. For more information or to reserve your seats for this game, call the Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK.
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