Moose Downed by Chicago 4-2
December 7, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Manitoba Moose News Release
The Manitoba Moose (13-13-0-0) were defeated 4-2 by the Chicago Wolves (11-14-2-0) on Saturday night at Bell MTS Place.
Midway through the first period, Kristian Reichel sent a beautiful wrist shot to the net that got past Wolves goaltender Oscar Dansk to give the Moose the 1-0 advantage. With just over one minute remaining in the first, Jermaine Loewen scored for the Wolves and collected his first AHL goal to tie the game 1-1. To close out the first frame, Dylan Coghlan gave Chicago the 2-1 lead.
With five minutes gone in the second period, Seth Griffith saw the best opportunity for the Moose on the breakaway however Dansk made a pad save to keep the game 2-1. At 6:50 into the second, Reid Duke scored for the Wolves improving their lead to 3-1.
The Moose maintained control of the puck in third frame and did not allow a shot on goal for the first 15:02 of the period. With 4:07 left in the game, Lucas Elvenes notched a tally for the Wolves to make the score 4-1. With less than three minutes to go, Cameron Schilling sent a shot from the blueline which JC Lipon spotted and tipped into the Wolves net to get the Moose within two. Despite Manitoba's late offensive push, Chicago held on to the 4-2 victory.
Quick Hits
Griffen Outhouse made 32 saves in his home ice debut for the Moose
Kristian Reichel notched his first goal of the season after missing the past 21 due to injury
Kristian Vesalainen is currently on a two-game point streak (1G, 1A) What's Next?
The Moose hit the road again to take on the Texas Stars on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on TSN 1290 and moosehockey.com/listenlive.
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