Moose Double Up Flames

Published on October 29, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Flames dominated play through the opening 15 minutes. Quad City held a 1-0 lead with 5:01 left in the first period thanks to Adam Cracknell's third goal of the year. Cracknell scored by driving to the net and receiving a pass from linemate Kyle Greentree. The rookie forward slammed the puck into the Manitoba net to give the Flames the edge. After controlling the first three-fourths of the first period, the Flames surrendered three goals in a span of 3:36. Michael Grabner scored from point-blank range on a feed from Ray Sawada to start the Manitoba onslaught. Mike Keane continued the rally just 42 seconds later when he roofed a puck past Matt Keetley for his first goal of the year. Grabner netted his second goal of the night with 85 seconds left in the period to cap the first frame with Manitoba holding a 3-1 edge.

Warren Peters scored the only goal of the middle frame to pull the Flames to within a single tally. Peters was sprung on a two-on-one break after Carsen Germyn found him with a long outlet pass. The Flames captain beat Moose netminder Karl Goehring with a slap shot from the right wing to make it a one goal game after 40 minutes.

In the third, the Flames had three power-play opportunities but could not beat Goehring. One power-play opportunity came after Peters was hooked from behind on a semi-breakaway. Referee Ian Croft called the minor but did not issue a penalty shot. The Flames were unable to convert on the ensuing power play. Just minutes later, Jason Jaffray scored into an empty net to secure the win for Manitoba.

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