Reign Slip Past Aces 4-3 in Shootout
February 1, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
The Alaska Aces battled back from two third period deficits to claim a point, but eventually fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Ontario Reign at the Citizens Business Bank Arena on Tuesday night. The Aces fell to 31-9-6, on the season, and 0-4 in shootouts on the road. The Aces continue their road trip with a three-game series in Las Vegas later in the week. They return to the Sullivan Arena on February 17. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them online at www.facebook.com/alaskaaceshockey.
The clubs combined for just 13 shots in the first period. However, the each struck to make it 1-1 at first intermission. Alaska got on the board first when Dan Kissel scored at 10:57 from the left circle off of a feed from Garry Nunn. The Aces lead was their first in four games, but lasted just eight minutes. Adrian Van de Mosselaer scored his first professional goal on a shot through traffic from the high slot at 18:57 to even the score. Ontario outshot Alaska 8-5 in the period.
The clubs played a mostly scoreless second period, until 15:11 when Ontario took their first lead. At 15:51 Kyle Kraemer stole the puck behind the Aces net and found Brady Calla in the left circle for Ontario's second goal, making it 2-1 Reign.
In the third period, Alaska forced their way back into the game. Zach Harrison scored from the right side of the crease to make it 2-2 at 2:59 of the period, extending his point streak to six games. Ontario reclaimed the lead when Derek Couture capped a two-on-one with a rebound goal at 12:01. Alaska tied the game yet again on a Jordan Kremyr redirection from the slot at 15:24 to make it 3-3. Alaska had a late power play in regulation, and another in overtime, however could not find the game winner. In the shootout, Alaska went 0-4, and Ontario converted two of their three chances to earn the victory.
Adam Courchaine (14-5-4) suffered the shootout loss, making 21 saves on 24 shots, and stopping one of three in a shootout. Chris Carrozzi (9-5-3) earned the win, stopping 31 of 34 shots against and all four in the shootout. The Aces power play went 0-4, while the Reign went 0-1. Alaska outshot Ontario 34-25 in the game.
The Aces continue their road trip with a three-game series in Las Vegas later in the week. They return to the Sullivan Arena on February 17. For more information, please call the Aces at 907.258.ACES or visit them online at www.facebook.com/alaskaaceshockey.
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