Moose Knocked off by Stocketon
March 25, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release
The Manitoba Moose (39-20-4-4) and Stockton Heat (30-23-2-4) matched up for the second time this week at Bell MTS Place on Saturday. Jamie Phillips was busy in the Moose net, making 13 saves in the first period. The Moose came close to opening the scoring on an early power play, but Stockton's Jon Gillies shut down a barrage of chances to keep the game scoreless. The Heat thought they opened the scoring eight minutes into the game, but a Stockton skater made contact with Phillips, resulting in the goal being waved off. The Heat would score the game's first goal moments later as a Kayle Doetzel shot redirected to Oliver Kylington on the back door, and the Heat defenceman popped the puck into a mostly open net. Kylington's goal stood up as the only tally in the first as Stockton took a 1-0 lead to the second.
Manitoba came out firing in the second period, jumping out to an early 6-2 edge in the shot count. The Moose couldn't find a way around Gillies, who made 10 saves in the period. Stockton added to its lead with 6:33 to go in the period when Brett Pollock trucked up the middle of the ice and snapped a shot up just under the bar on the power play. Stockton's single marker sent the Heat to the third with a 2-0 lead.
The Moose got back within striking distance 2:22 into the third. Cam Maclise found Sami Niku sneaking in from the point and the rookie defender fired the puck past Gillies to get the Moose on the board. The hosts put the pressure on from there, but the Heat would hold onto the lead. Spencer Foo added a late empty netter to leave the final score at 3-1 Stockton.
Quick Hits
Sami Niku is second among AHL defencemen with 14 goals on the season.
Mason Appleton recorded a team high seven shots.
Attendance was announced at 6,248.
Quotable
Head Coach Pascal Vincent - "I thought in the first period we let them forecheck, and by doing that you lose momentum. You get stuck in your zone. You force plays. You turn the puck over, and the next thing you know you're down in the game. I thought our guys regrouped really well after the first period and played very well in the second and third period."
Forward Cam Maclise - "We've got nine games left to start creating habits that are going to help us win games once we get to the end of the season. Come tomorrow, prepare for next game and take it one game at time. Like I said, if we create good habits and we keep doing the right things, things will work out for us."
Linked Up
Game Summary: https://mbmoo.se/2G4ea1b
Highlights and Post-Game Coverage: http://moosehockey.com/moosetv/
Photo Gallery: https://mbmoo.se/2G2EEzX
What's Next?
The Moose host the Rockford IceHogs for a pair of games on Monday and Wednesday. Tickets for both 7 p.m. games are available at moosehockey.com/tickets.
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