Phoenix grounds Ice Pilots 3-2 in Overtime
Published on February 2, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
Pensacola, Fla. - Jake Riddle re-directed Shaun Fisher's wrist shot from the blue line 30 seconds into overtime to lift the Phoenix RoadRunners to a 3-2 victory over the Pensacola Ice Pilots before 1,987 at the Pensacola Civic Center in ECHL action Thursday. The win extends the RoadRunners winning streak to four games.
The RoadRunners (15-24-3) opened the scoring just 8:41 into the first period. Joe Dusbabek dug the puck out of the side of the net and centered a pass across the slot to Ben Knopp who slapped it past Pensacola goaltender Todd Ford for a 1-0 lead.
Knopp extended the lead to 2-0 at 4:29 of the second. Sprung ahead at the right-wing circle by Dusbabek, Knopp slipped behind the Ice Pilots defense, corralled the puck, and flipped a wrist shot behind Ford for the tally. However, Pensacola (16-22-5) would counter with a pair of goals of their own to close out the period. Adam Courchaine beat RoadRunners goaltender Mike Mole with a backhander through the pads at 8:00 of the second on the power play to cut the deficit in half. Luke Fulghum netted the equalizer at 17:55 on a delayed penalty to tie the game at 2-2 heading into the second intermission.
A scoreless third period set up Riddle's dramatics in overtime. Riddle found his way to the front of the net and deflected Fisher's shot through traffic in between Ford's pads for the game-winning goal.
The RoadRunners and Pensacola each tallied 26 shots on goal. Mike Mole made 24 saves to improve to 11-18-3 on the season. Phoenix was 0-3 on the power play.
Notes: The RoadRunners have won five consecutive one-goal games...Phoenix is now 4-1-0 on their season-long nine-game trip...Knopp netted his first goal since January 10 against Alaska...Forward Peter Trovato was placed on the team suspension list Tuesday. Trovato left the RoadRunners to accept a position with the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund, a charitable foundation which he started while a senior at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst...The Pensacola Ice Pilots are the only American Conference foe the RoadRunners will face in their inaugural season.
The RoadRunners continue their season-long nine-game stretch away from US Airways Center at 6:05PM MST Friday as they conclude a two-game series with the Pensacola Ice Pilots from the Pensacola Civic Center in Florida. Catch all the action live on News Talk Radio 1100AM KFNX and Pro Sports Radio beginning with "RoadRunners Countdown" at 5:45PM.
Furry representatives from three of the most prominent sports franchises in the Valley will be making special deliveries this Valentine's Day. The Phoenix Suns Gorilla, Mercury mascot Scorch and Rocky the RoadRunner will make surprise deliveries on Tuesday, February 14 to sweethearts, kids or friends of the top bidders via a special online auction on www.phxroadrunners.com. The Gorilla will make one delivery to the top bidder, while Scorch and Rocky will deliver Valentine's Day goodies to each of their top two bidders, respectively. Bidding starts at $100 for Scorch and Rocky and $150 for the Gorilla. Bidding will close at noon on Monday, February 13. Winners will be contacted on Feb. 13 regarding details of the delivery.
A portion of the proceeds from the auctions will benefit Best Buddies of Arizona. Best Buddies enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Visit www.bestbuddiesphoenix.org for more information.
Phoenix returns to US Airways Center at 7:11PM on Tuesday, February 14 as they welcome the Long Beach Ice Dogs for a special Valentine's Day game. For more information or to order tickets, call (602) 462-GOAL or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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