Road Warriors Win Shootout Thriller in Florida
Published on November 30, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Estero, FL: The Road Warriors came back again to steal two points from the Everblades, winning in shootouts 5-4.
The first period featured a goalie showcase between Nathan Lieuwen and John Muse. Both goaltenders made huge stops on scoring opportunities. Marc-Olivier Vallerand would break the scoreless tie with a shorthanded goal that beat Muse short-side, glove high.
The second period brought more action with three powerplay goals and five penalties. The first goal was scored by Florida's Leigh Salters but Vallerand would respond with his second of the night and seventh of the season. Kenndal McArdle received a game misconduct and a five minute major for spearing which set the Everblades up for a lengthy powerplay in the closing minutes of the period. Florida would tie it up again with Matt Beca's sixth goal of the season.
Florida began the third period with the major carrying over but did not convert again. David Rutherford scored halfway through the period to bring the Everblades up by a goal. Florida got another powerplay and capitalized again off a goal from Mathieu Roy with his ninth of the season. Florida's powerplay, which is third in the league, was 3-5 on the night. The Road Warriors pushed back with Mike Marcou one-timing a goal past Muse. 53 seconds later the game was tied by newcomer Andrew Yogan.
Overtime was forced and the Everblades outshot Greenville 3-1 but the game remained tied. The Road Warriors thrived in shootouts again as Lieuwen stopped all four shots and secured the victory. He stopped 30 of 34 shots. Brandon Wong and Francis Verreault scored to finish the comeback. Muse took the loss stopping 26 of 30 shots.
Greenville will finish up the two game series tomorrow in Florida at 7 p.m. The game can be viewed courtesy of America One or by clicking the Listen Live Link on the Road Warrior's Webpage.
The Road Warriors return home next Friday night as they host the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7 p.m. Friday night's game features Hockey Happy Hour beginning at 5 p.m. in the Charter Business Plaza. Fans can enjoy free food, discounted drinks and live entertainment courtesy of Zirkelbach Construction, WSSL 100.5 and ABC Party Rentals. Friday will also be Teddy Bear Toss Night Benefiting Toys for Tots Program. Fans can bring their teddy bear to the game and throw their bear on the ice after the Road Warriors score their first goal. The bears will be donated to Toys for Tots on December 8 by the Road Warriors players and Rowdy at Sitton Buick. Tickets are on sale now at the BI-LO Center Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
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