Sniper Ties Franchise Record for Career Goals

March 25, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Kyle Greentree scored twice as the Flames downed Chicago 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night at the i wireless Center. Greentree scored the game-winning tally with just 25 seconds left in the extra session. The pair of goals pulls Greentree into a tie for first on the Flames All-Time Goal Scoring List at 35. The Flames also generated a team record 47 shots on goal, and need every one of them, as they improved to 29-30-6-6. In addition to Greentree's markers, Carsen Germyn, Kris Chuko and Brandon Roach scored.

Chicago nabbed a 2-0 first period lead on a goal by Matt Anderson at 1:01 of the frame and a tally by Riley Holzapfel at 11:49. The Wolves built the lead while being dominating positional by a Flames team that could not beat Ondrej Pavelec early. Back-to-back Quad City power plays in the first half of the period yielded several quality chances but no goals. Carsen Germyn finally broke through with 1:55 left in the period. Germyn scored on the rebound following a shot by Kris Chucko. The Flames skated off after 20 minutes trailing 2-1 despite outshooting the Wolves 20-8 in the first period.

In the second period, specialty teams took center stage as each team converted on the power play and also allowed a shorthanded goal. The craziness began at 3:10 of the middle frame when Kyle Greentree scored on the power play to tie the game at two. It was the 34th goal of the year for Greentree, which extended his franchise record for goals in a single season. Steve Martins put the Wolves back in front with a shorthanded goal at 5:44 of the middle period. He scored on a shot from the right wing wall that eluded the grasp of Flames netminder Leland Irving. Quad City answered back with a shorthanded goal of their own at 14:29 of the period. Kris Chucko scored while the Flames were down a man. It was the 23rd goal of the season for Chucko and it tied the game at three. The Wolves re-took the lead late in the middle period as Spencer Machacek scored on the man advantage to put his team ahead 4-3 after 40 minutes.

In the third period, the lone tally was netted by Brandon Roach during a delayed penalty. The goal was scored on a point shot and came with just 1:56 left in regulation. The dramatic tally set up an overtime session that was controlled by Quad City. Kyle Greentree netted his second goal of the night, and his 35th tally of the year, with just 25 seconds left in the overtime to earn Quad City the win.

The Flames are home again on Friday night to host the Iowa Chops. Game time is 7:05 p.m. It's Military Appreciation Night. The first 3,000 fans will receive foam pucks from the Illinois National Guard. Tickets are just $10.00 in the lower bowl or $5.00 in the upper bowl. Fans can also purchase 12-ounce drafts for $2.00 and hot dogs for $1.50. Tickets are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.



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