Pesky Ice Pilots Fight Back From Four Goal Deficit But Fall 7-4
March 7, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Pensacola Ice Pilots News Release
BEAUMONT, TX - Trailing after the first period 4-0, the Ice Pilots fought all the way back to tie the game in the third period, but three unanswered goals in return from Texas with two coming on the power play, helped defeat Pensacola 7-4 at Ford Arena on Friday night.
The Ice Pilots pressed in the Texas zone in the first couple of minutes but The Wildcatters held tight and opened up the game early. Kevin Baker scored his 21st of the season to give Texas a 1-0 lead as he had a short breakaway on Cam Ellsworth. Dan Welch followed up as he roofed one to make it 2-0. Colin Nicholson and John Adams scored 56 seconds apart and Texas led 4-0 after one period.
In the second period, the Ice Pilots power play went to work as Pensacola converted on two opportunities. Adam Hobson and Bryan McGregor lit the lamp on the man advantage just 31 seconds apart to cut the lead to two goals after two periods of play. Bryan Esner added two assists while Roy and Hobson chipped in on the first and second goals respectively.
The Pilots continued to press in the third, at 5:44, Mathieu Roy made it a one goal separation with his 15th goal of the season. Bryan Esner brought the Ice Pilots all the way back as he netted a shorthanded goal past Wildcatters goalie Kris Tebbs to tie the game at four.
However, Texas had 10 ten power play chances in all in the game and finally converted on their eighth attempt as Troy Riddle scored three consecutive goals with two coming on the power play for a hat trick and Texas won 7-4. The Pilots finished the game 2 for 6 on the power play while Texas went 2 for 10. Cam Ellsworth made 37 saves in the game.
The two teams go head to head tomorrow night in the middle of the three game series at 7:05 p.m.
Don't miss the hard hitting, exciting action, as the Ice Pilots' next home game is Saturday, March 15 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Charlotte Checkers at the Civic Center. It is Military Night as the Ice Pilots will dress in camouflage jerseys which will be auctioned off. Group Tickets and Military Packages are still available through the Ice Pilots office. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call (850) 432-PUCK, or visit the Ice Pilots web site at www.icepilots.com
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