Royals Score Three Goals in Third to Grab Win

October 18, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release


TRENTON, NJ - The Reading Royals took a lead midway through the third period and never gave it up as the Trenton Devils lost at home Saturday night by the score of 4-2.

The game-winner came at the 9:31 mark of the final period when Dan Rudisuela banged home a rebound from a Scott Langdon shot from the boards. The Royals added an empty-netter to produce the final tally.

Trenton struck first 4:40 into the game when Trevor Kell scored a power play goal off a deflection from an Eric Castonguay shot. Brock Hooton would tie it up for the Royals shorthanded later in the period.

With 1:07 left in the first, Dylan Quaile fired a long rebound from the high slot to net his first professional goal, giving the Devils a 2-1 lead that lasted into the third.

Nearly four minutes into the third period, Joe Cooper tied the game for Reading, giving them the momentum to eventually take the lead and the game.

James Reimer stopped 25 shots in making his pro debut for Reading, earning his first pro victory. Jason Smith made 18 saves for Trenton, who went 1-for-7 on the power play.

The Trenton Devils finish their opening weekend home slate Sunday afternoon against their rivals, the Elmira Jackals. The puck drops at 4:00 p.m. Fans can listen or watch the broadcast on www.trentondevils.com, courtesy of B2 Networks.



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