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Offense Struggles, Wings Lose 5-1

January 26, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Aberdeen Wings News Release


The Aberdeen Wings took the ice in Cloquet, Minnesota on Saturday night against the Minnesota Wilderness. The night before, the Wings got a 2-0 shutout victory against the Wilderness. The Wings however would struggle Saturday, losing 5-1.

To get the game started, the Wings jumped out to a 1-0 lead with a goal at the 2:53 mark from #22 Colin Raver (F-Bartlett, IL) with assist to #18 Austin Swingle (F-St. Cloud, MN). Later in the period, the Wilderness would tie it up at the 15:32 mark with a goal from Brett Heikkila.

At the start of the 2nd period, the Wilderness would get a 2-1 lead with a quick goal from Billy Exell. It wasn't until the 3rd period that the gates opened up for the Wilderness. After a drop of the gloves, the Wilderness would score thanks to Darian Romanko. With a 3-1 lead much of the third period, the Wings struggled to get shots on goal. After a slashing call on Wings' #22 Colin Raver and high sticking from #16 Kyle Haak (F-Okemos, MI), the Wings would give up two power play goals, credited to Romanko and Janis Jaks.

The Wings were outshot 42-12 in the game, and 80-29 on the weekend. With goaltender #35 Andrew Shortridge (G-Eagle River, AK) faced 80 shots on the weekend.

BUTLER-CAT HIT OF THE GAME

Aberdeen #25 Tucker DeYoung (F-Lake Bluff, IL)

SD WHEATGROWERS STARS OF THE GAME

3RD STAR - Aberdeen #18 Austin Swingle (F-St. Cloud, MN)

2ND STAR - Aberdeen #35 Andrew Shortridge (G-Eagle River, AK)

1ST STAR - Aberdeen #22 Colin Raver (F-Bartlett, IL)

The Aberdeen Wings host the Brookings Blizzard on Thursday, January 29th for the annual 'I Hate Winter' game at the Odde Ice Center. Reserved seating is $12, general admission $10. Doors open at 5:30pm with early bird beer specials, concessions, and the Wings ProShop will be open. For ticket packages and more, contact 605-380-5852 or email asmith@aberdeenwings.com.

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