Smith's overtime goal lifts Amarillo
January 22, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Amarillo Gorillas News Release
Allen, TX - The Amarillo Gorillas took down the second-placed team in their conference Friday night, winning their first extra-time game this season 3-2.
The Gorillas struck twice in the first period with goals from defenseman Jake Obermeyer & forward Jason Chafe. Amarillo also out shot Allen 12-10 in the first, helping the Gorillas to a 2-1 lead after one period of play.
Allen took advantage of a power-play opportunity midway through the second period, tying the game at two. Forward Tobias Whelan tipped home a shot in front of the Gorillas netminder Tuomas Lohtander for his twelfth goal on the year. Lohtander stopped 21 of 22 Allen shots in the frame. After two periods, Amarillo 2 Allen 2.
After no goals were scored in the third period, the game went to overtime. Not even one minute into the frame, defenseman Neil Smith sent his back-hand shot in front of the Allen net past Charlie Effinger to win the game. It was Smith's first goal since January 17th, 2009. Final score in overtime, Amarillo 3 Allen 2.
Saturday, January 23rd, the first 500 fans through the doors will receive a Gorillas puck courtesy of Big State Remodeling while "The Glass Doctor" will be raffling off a Phillips 42-inch LCD high-definition television. Raffle tickets are five dollars each (will accept cash only) and can be purchased at the Glass Doctor's concourse booth. The proceeds will go toward the Carenet Pregnancy Centers and the raffle winner will be announced during the third period. Doors open at 6pm and the game begins at 7pm.
Sunday, January 24th, the first 250 fans into the building will be given a mini goalie stick sponsored by Panhandle Tickets. Doors open at 3pm and the tilt commences at 4pm. Show tickets for both nights are only $10 each! Call (806) 242-PUCK (7825).
The AMARILLO GORILLAS are offering $10 tickets for the remaining for the season! Call our office at (806) 242-PUCK (7825) for more information.
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