Pullman's overtime goal leads Mallards to 3-2 series lead

April 29, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Danbury Trashers News Release


MOLINE, IL-Despite a 3-0 2nd period lead, the Danbury Trashers were unable to take their first lead in their series against Quad City as the Mallards overcame their deficit to force overtime and Joel Pullman's first playoff goal was the game winner at the 8:39 mark to give Quad City a 3-2 series lead over the Trashers with game six on Monday night in Danbury.

A scoreless first period was followed by a rush of Trashers goals in the second as Drew Omicioli, JM Daoust and Danny Stewart helped build a 3-0 Trashers lead by the 9:05 mark. Chad Woolard's first of the night same at the 16:01 mark as the Trashers led 3-1 heading into the 3rd period.

Woolard scored again at 2:!4, but Drew Omicioli's second of the night at the 11:49 night mark gave Danbury a 4-2 lead. Quad City struck back quickly though as Matt Radoslovich's power play goal was followed at the 13:37 mark by Woolard's hat trick goal to tie the score at 4-4. Drew Omicioli appeared to have scored later in the period, but the goal was waved off with a Danbury player in the crease.

Pullman's overtime goal came after the Trashers had several outstanding scoring opportunities stopped by Tapp, who returned to form in overtime after having a subpar game four. He knocked a bg rebound past Platt at the 8:39 mark, assisted by Detulleo and Woolard, who finished with a pair of assists to go along with his three goals. Tapp stopped 38 of 42 shots while Platt saved 36 of 41 in his first playoff loss.

Game six will take place at the Danbury Ice Arena on May 1st at 7:00pm. A possible game seven would take place on Tuesday May 2nd at 7pm. Fans who purchase an adult ticket will receive FREE Kid's Tickets (12 and under) for Monday and Tuesday. Visit DanburyTrashers.com for more information.

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