Rivermen Top Flames 4-2

October 31, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Flames suffered a 4-2 loss on Halloween night in Peoria. Steve Regier scored twice for Peoria in the win. The power forward has recorded four goals in two games this season vs. the Flames. Quad City's offense was provided by Warren Peters, who extended his goal scoring streak to four games, and Brett Sutter.

The Flames stepped out to a 1-0 lead just 26 seconds into the first period when Warren Peters sent a shot into the back of the night from the left wing corner. It marked the fourth consecutive game that the Flames Captain scored a goal. The Rivermen responded with a pair of power-play goals off the stick of Steve Regier. Regier scored the first of his two goals by jamming home a free puck with 8:38 gone in the first period. Less than five minutes later, Regier once again did the dirty work by picking up a puck just outside of the Quad City crease and putting it past Flames netminder Matt Keetley.

The Rivermen extended their lead by scoring the only goal of the middle frame. Eric Neilson netted his first goal of the season by scoring during a delayed penalty at 14:16 of the middle period. Neilson celebrated his first goal by taking a roughing minor immediately after the tally. Neilson's teammate Ryan Reeves was also sent to the box on the stoppage along with Flames enforcer Peter Vandermeer. Quad City was unable to convert on the ensuing power-play at the second period ended with the Rivermen in front by a score of 3-1.

The Flames cut the Peoria lead to one at 9:08 of the third when Brett Sutter tipped home a Brad Cole point shot for his first goal of the year. Dan Ryder drew a secondary assist on the tally. Quad City could draw no closer before a Cam Paddock empty net goal insured the win for the Rivermen.



American Hockey League Stories from October 31, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central