Phantoms blank Ducks 3-0 behind Niittymaki

February 18, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Cincinnati RailRaiders News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - Ben Eager and a goal and an assist and Antero Niittymaki stopped 36 shots, as the Philadelphia Phantoms beat the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, 3-0, Friday at Cincinnati Gardens.

Jon Sim and Dennis Siedenberg also scored for the Phantoms, who have won two straight games and three of their last four. Ohio State product R.J. Umberger chipped in with a pair of assists.

Niittymaki turned aside 12 shots in the first period, 11 shots in the second period and 13 more in the third en route to his third shutout of the season.

Ilya Bryzgalov finished with 23 saves for the Ducks, who suffered their first regulation loss in their last 13 home games (11-1-0-1).

The Ducks and face Grand Rapids Saturday at 7:35 p.m. at Cincinnati Gardens.



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