Rivermen Fall 3-1 in Chicago
December 1, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Derek Nesbitt scores Peoria's lone goal in return from injury
After missing four games with an injury, Derek Nesbitt gave the Peoria Rivermen a lead before the Chicago Wolves scored three unanswered goals to beat the Rivermen 3-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena. The win for Chicago snapped a four-game winless streak (0-3-1-0) as Matt Climie made 24 saves in net for the Wolves.
The Rivermen (6-10-2-1) return to Carver Arena to host the Texas Stars (9-8-1-1) on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.
The first goal of the contest didn't occur until the 3:15 mark of the second period. T.J. Hensick sent a pass to the high slot and Nesbitt turned a shot towards the net as he was falling down for his team-leading sixth goal of the season.
Chicago tied the game and took the lead with two goals in a span of 2:27 near the midway point of the second period. At 10:26, Tim Miller kicked the puck to his stick and snapped one past Jake Allen for his second of the year. At 12:53, Michael Davies buried his second of the year to give the Wolves the lead for good.
Darren Archibald finished off a 3-on-1 rush for Chicago at 16:32 of the third to finish off the Rivermen.
The Wolves outshot the Rivermen 32 to 25.
The Rivermen host the Texas Stars on Sundy at 5:05 p.m. Tickets for kids 12 and under are just $1in the upper bowl and $5 in the lower bowl courtesy of Alexander's Steakhouse, Coca-Cola, and Fun on the Run. Hot Dogs, chips, and sodas are $ 1 each throughout the game. Bring your skates and come down to the ice to skate with the Rivermen players following the game. For tickets or information call 309-676-1040 or visit www.rivermen.net.
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