Siemer Records Two Points in Overtime Loss to Roanoke
Published on December 30, 2016 under SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
ROANOKE, VA- John Siemer recorded two points tonight for the Macon Mayhem, as they lost to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 3-2 in overtime.
The Rail Yard Dawgs got off to a very quick start, as they scored within the first few minutes of the game. Just 2:05 into the game, Daniel Vernace scored on Roanoke's first shot of the game, assisted by Peter Gintoli and Tyler Gjurich. The middle of the period would go with no more goals on the board, but Roanoke would get one more past Mayhem goaltender Jordan Ruby. With just 22 seconds left in the first period, Gjurich got a goal of his own to put the Rail Yard Dawgs up 2-0 heading into the first intermission.
The second period would go scoreless, but there was plenty of action. The Mayhem went 0-3 on the power play in the period, while Roanoke went 0-1 as well. Macon outshot Roanoke 15-7 in the second period. The Rail Yard Dawgs went to the locker room still leading 2-0 after two periods.
Macon began the third period on the power play, and they would take advantage of that opportunity. Mayhem captain Matt Summers got the puck below the goal line, walked out front of the net of Roanoke goaltender Ryan De Melo, and stuffed it past him to make it a 2-1 game. John Siemer and Daniel Echeverri got the assists on the power play goal. Just 1:59 later, 2:27 into the third period, John Siemer got a cross-ice pass from Daniel Gentzler and roofed a shot over the blocker of De Melo to tie the game up 2-2. That lead would hold for the rest of the third, and the game would go to overtime.
In overtime, Gjurich scored his second goal of the game for the Rail Yard Dawgs, as they would skate away with a 3-2 victory.
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With the overtime loss, the Mayhem fall to 16-3-3 on the season and 4-2 in games decided in overtime. The Rail Yard Dawgs improve to 6-11-3 and win their first game this season in overtime.
Gjurich's overtime winner came on the power play and was one of the two power play goals for Roanoke on the night. They went 2-6 on the power play, while Macon went 1-4.
The Mayhem outshot the Rail Yard Dawgs 38-32 in the game, but they did not record a shot on goal in overtime. Jordan Ruby made 29 saves on 32 shots, but he moves to 8-2-1-1 with the overtime loss.
John Siemer recorded a goal and an assist tonight, and it was his first multi-point game since being recalled from the ECHL. Tonight was his seventh multi-point game this season.
The Mayhem returns home to the Macon Coliseum on January 7th to take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Single game tickets are on sale through the Macon Coliseum Box Office, and group tickets are available through the Macon Mayhem Front Office. For ticket information, please visit the Mayhem's official website at MaconMayhem.com or call the main office line at (478) 803-1592.
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