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Quad City Captures Regulation Point Despite Griffins Comeback

January 23, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Flames took a 1-0 lead when Kyle Greentree rifled home the only goal of the opening frame at 10:19 of the period. Greentree sent home a shot from the slot that Grand Rapids netminder Daniel Larsson was able to deflect but not stop. It was the 21st goal of the year for Greentree and gave the Flames a one-goal advantage after 20 minutes.

The teams skated scoreless through the second period as Larsson turned aside 13 Flames shots while Quad City netminder Matt Keetley made nine saves including a flurry of fantastic stops in the final five minutes of the period.

The Griffins tied the game early in the third period when Ville Leino tucked home a rebound off a shot by Darren Haydar. Jamie Tardif earned the secondary assist on the power-play tally. The teams skated scoreless through the remainder of regulation and the overtime session.

In the shootout, the Griffins went three-for-three as Ville Leino, Mattias Ritola and Evan McGrath all scored while Larsson stopped all three shots he faced.

The Flames are back in Grand Rapids on Saturday for a 6:00 p.m. (central time) game vs. the Griffins. It's the Flames final game before the AHL's All-Star Break. The game can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC and qcflames.com beginning at 5:35 p.m. with The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show. Fans can also watch the game for just $6.00 via ahllive.com.

The Flames return home on Saturday, January 31st to face the Milwaukee Admirals. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first 4,000 fans in attendance will receive a poster featuring 2009 AHL All-Star Brett Palin. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at (563) 326-1111 or on-line at ticketmaster.com. Group rates and ticket packages are available through the Flames Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825. For more information on all Flames event, visit qcflames.com.

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