Pierog Scores Game-Winning-Goal in 2-1 Win over Pensacola
March 5, 2017 - SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
MACON, GA- Stephen Pierog scored the game-winning-goal late in the third period, as the Macon Mayhem held on the defeat the Pensacola Ice Flyers 2-1 at home.
After scoring the game-winning-goal in last night's game, Dennis Sicard started the scoring in the game today. Matt Summers took a shot from the slot, and Sicard followed up the chance with a rebound goal. Mark Rivera was given the secondary assist on the goal.
After no goals in the second period, Massimo Lamacchia tied up the game in the third period, as he tipped in a pass from Aaron Clark. The Mayhem would answer on the power play, however. Stephen Pierog picked up the puck after John Siemer was tripped and put the backhand shot past John McLean. Jordan Ruby and the Mayhem would hold on to win 2-1.
NOTABLE STATS
The Mayhem win their 30th game of the season, moving to 30-8-5 on the season. They are now four points clear of the Huntsville Havoc for first place in the SPHL.
Jordan Ruby picked up his 18th win of the season, saving 30 of the 31 shots he faced. He is now 18-4-3 on the season.
With two penalty minutes tonight, Dennis Sicard - the SPHL's all-time leader in penalty minutes - recorded his 2,000th career penalty minutes.
The Macon Mayhem are back at home on Friday, March 17 against the Columbus Cottonmouths. Single game tickets are on sale through the Macon Coliseum Box Office, and group tickets are available through the Macon Mayhem Front Office. For ticket information, please visit the Mayhem's official website at MaconMayhem.com or call the main office line at (478) 803-1592.
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