Peoria Skates Past Knights, 4-1

Published on January 13, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Omaha, NE - The Peoria Rivermen erased an early deficit with four unanswered goals to beat the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights 4-1 on Friday night at the Civic Auditorium.

After a scoreless first period, Carsen Germyn got the Knights on the board, finishing off a netmouth scramble with his team-leading 18th goal of the year.

Peoria responded on the powerplay with a goal from Lee Stempniak. Jon DiSalvatore added an even-strength goal, and Mike Glumac tacked on another powerplay tally to put the Rivermen up 3-1 after two.

Trent Whitfield added a goal late in the third period for the final score. The season series is now tied at two wins a piece.

The Knights are now 16-17-1-7. They finish the home-and-home series tomorrow night in Peoria at 8:00 p.m. The game can be heard on 1420 KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com. The game can also be seen on-line by clicking on the link to B2 Networks on the web site.

Tickets for all home games are on sale at the Civic Auditorium box office, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday from noon through game time and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may be purchased by calling 422-1212 or at Ticketmaster.com.

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