Roadrunners overcome Steelheads 3-2
February 1, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Scott Kelman snapped a 2-2 tie with 7:31 remaining in regulation and the Phoenix RoadRunners overcame a two goal deficit to defeat the Idaho Steelheads 3-2 before 3,592 at US Airways Center in ECHL action Friday.
Idaho (24-14-7) jumped all over the RoadRunners in the first period as they out-shot Phoenix 19-12 and took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Marty Flichel opened the scoring at 7:43 when Lance Galbraith fed a backdoor pass from the side of the net and Flichel tapped it into the empty cage behind RoadRunners goalie Cody Rudkowsky for a 1-0 lead. John Lammers upped the Steelheads advantage to two when he beat Rudkowsky from the slot 2:07 seconds later at 9:50.
The RoadRunners (16-23-6) fully responded in the second as they out-shot the Steelheads 16-4 in the middle frame and tied the score with a pair of tallies. Justin Maiser got Phoenix on the scoreboard at 3:48 on the power play when Scott Kelman's drive deflected off a stick right to Maiser in the slot, and Maiser snapped it under the left pad of goalie Kellen Briggs. Gino Guyer netted the equalizer minutes later at 6:47 when the rookie made a nifty move around the defense and tucked a backhander through Briggs' pads.
During an up-and-down third period in which both teams had chances, the RoadRunners would be the team to convert as Kelman beat Briggs with a low slap shot to the blocker side at 12:21 on the power play for the winning score.
Idaho out-shot Phoenix 39-36. Rudkowsky stopped 37 shots to improve to 9-15-3 on the year. The RoadRunners went 2-4 on the power play while Idaho was 0-4 with the man-advantage.
Notes: Skinner assisted on Kelman's power play goal to extend his scoring streak to eight games. Skinner has eight goals and 11 points dating back to Jan. 16...The RoadRunners notched their 14th multiple power play goal effort of the season...Forward Nathan Gillies did not dress for a third straight game.
The RoadRunners continue their five-game home-stand at 7:11 p.m. Saturday as they conclude a two-game series with the defending Kelly Cup Champion Idaho Steelheads at US Airways Center.
Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online at ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2007-08 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.
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