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RiverHawks Stop Streaking Ice Bears in Knoxville

December 28, 2010 - SPHL (SPHL)
Augusta RiverHawks News Release


The Augusta RiverHawks started a grueling four-game week on the right foot defeating the streaking Knoxville Ice Bears 3-1 in Knoxville, TN Tuesday night.

RiverHawks forward Lucas Labelle had two goals to lead the team offensively and goaltender Jon Olthuis made 18 saves to preserve the victory as the RiverHawks win their second in a row.

The bloody affair was marred by 162 minutes in penalties, 108 committed by the Ice Bears. The 108 includes 39 in the third period by forward David Segal alone, who was making his return to the Ice Bears' lineup after being injured on a hit delivered by RiverHawks' forward Aaron McGill the last time the teams met.

The RiverHawks did their damage primarily in the first period as they fired two goals less than a minute apart. First it was Labelle scoring his fifth goal of the season on assists from Egor Mironov and Curtis Megginson. Then it was center Ryan Olidis who converted a setup from Captain Matt Auffrey, who logged his fifth assist in two games.

Knoxville's lone goal would come in the second period as forward Mike Tuomi would register a goal on the power play. However, the Ice Bears would be unable to dent the RiverHawks' defense for the remainder of the evening, and LaBelle's second goal into an empty net would complete the scoring.

The win would keep the RiverHawks two points above the Columbus Cottonmouths for fourth place in the SPHL standings.

The RiverHawks are back in action at the James Brown Arena Friday, December 31st and Saturday, December 1st. On the 31st fans can get their New Year's Eve festivities started with Pucks, Bucks, and Brews Night featuring dollar drafts. For both games, fans can purchase a four-pack of Upper Bowl tickets for just $20.11 to ring in the New Year! The puck drops at 7:30pm both nights. Tickets are available at the James Brown Arena Box Office, by calling 1-877-4AUGTIX, or by visiting www.georgialinatix.com. Information the team is available by visiting www.augustariverhawks.com or by calling 706-993-4267.



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