Ricoh Rock Report
December 8, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
Fri., Dec. 5
WOR 1 vs STJ 0
Daniil Tarasov scored the game-winner early in the third period as the Worcester Sharks topped St. John's at Mile One Centre. Rookie netminder Connor Hellebuyck was strong in net for the IceCaps and finished the night with 41 saves but the team was unable to beat Sharks starting goaltender Aaron Dell, who earned a 20-save, shutout victory.
Sat., Dec. 6
STJ 3 vs WOR 2
Will O'Neill scored a pair of power-play goals and Austen Brassard chipped in with his first goal of the year as the IceCaps ended a three- game goalless drought with a victory over the Sharks at Mile One Centre. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was strong once again between the pipes for St. John's and allowed two goals on 43 shots.
Christmas shopping: IceCaps wives and girlfriends will be selling team calendars on the Mile One Centre concourse, while supplies last during games in December. All proceeds go to IceCaps Care and the Williams Family Foundation. Additionally, the IceCaps will also be selling four limited- edition, framed and matted photos on the concourse for $200, including taxes. The collection includes: Opening Night, Calder Cup Finals, Third Jersey Unveil and IceCaps Game Panoramic.
Hella Good: Heading into Tuesday's game, Connor Hellebuyck is pacing all AHL goaltenders in games played (18), minutes (1062) and saves (564) while ranking second in wins (10), and has moved into the top 15 in goals against average (2.26).
Tickets available: Tickets still remain for upcoming IceCaps home games. Purchases can be made in person at the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
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