Peters Scores Late in Third to Earn Regulation Point for Quad City
February 22, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release
The Flames earned a regulation point thanks to a late shorthanded tally by Warren Peters on Sunday in Peoria. A 2-1 overtime loss to the Rivermen snapped the Flames franchise record winning streak at six games, but the team did earn a point for the seventh consecutive outing.
Peoria's Trent Whitfield scored the only goal of the opening frame to give the Rivermen a 1-0 edge. Whitfield scored his 16th goal of the year with just 88 seconds gone in the game. The goal was scored off a 3-on-2 rush with Carl Corrazzini and Steve Regier earning the helpers.
The teams skated scoreless through the second period. Kris Chucko had the best scoring opportunities of the frame including a breakaway chance that was denied by Peoria netminder Ben Bishop.
The Flames got into penalty trouble late in regulation as J.D. Watt was sent off on a boarding major with 8:19 left in the contest. With the Flames killing Watt's penalty, Warren Peters took a pass from David Van der Gulik and streaked into the Peoria zone. The Flames captain sent a shot past Bishop to tie the game at one on just the second shorthanded goal of the season for Quad City. Once the penalty kill resumed, Ryan Wilson and David Van der Gulik were both whistled off for minor penalties. The Flames were able to withstand the Peoria power play to earn a regulation point.
In the overtime, Julian Talbot scored his 15th goal of the season at 3:01 of the extra frame to win the game for Peoria.
The Flames visit Milwaukee on Friday for a 7:00 p.m. start. The game can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:35 p.m. with The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show. Fans can also watch the game for just $6.00 at ahllive.com.
On Saturday, February 28th, the Flames host the Houston Aeros. The first 1,500 fans age 12 and under will receive Dr. Seuss Hats featuring the Quad City Flames logo. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.
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