Phantoms Top Lowell 3-2 In Exhibition Opener
September 17, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
TRENTON, NJ - Patrick Maroon tipped home a centering pass from Steve Downie with 3.9 seconds left in regulation to lift the Philadelphia Phantoms to a 3-2 win over the Lowell Devils on Monday afternoon at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton in the preseason opener for both clubs.
The Phantoms jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a pair of first period goals by David Laliberte. Lowell then drew within a goal with 50 seconds left in the frame on a goal from Sean Zimmerman.
Nick Palmieri tied the game for Lowell just 1:27 into the second period. The 2-2 deadlock stood until Maroon's late winner.
Lalibertie's first goal was unassisted, and Oskars Bartulis and Mario Kempe grabbed assists on his second goal. Claude Giroux received the other assist on the game-winner.
The Phantoms outshot Lowell 33-25 on the afternoon, including a 14-6 advantage in the second period, and were 1-for-8 on the power play. Jeremy Duchesne started the game and made 8 saves on 10 shots before yielding to Scott Munroe just before the game's halfway point. Munroe stopped all 15 shots he faced.
The Phantoms and Devils will face off again next Monday, September 24 at 2:00 at The Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees. Game time is 2:00. Philadelphia also will host Norfolk on Sunday, September 30 at 1:30 at the Polonia Bank Flyers Skate Zone in Northeast. Tickets to both games are $10 and are available at the respective Flyers Skate Zones. More information is available at www.phantomshockey.com.
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