Sound Tigers Beaten By Springfield 3-2 In OT
March 4, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, were beaten by the Springfield Falcons at home 3-2 in overtime Saturday night on the strength of Nick Tarnasky's hat trick.
Tarnasky put Springfield up 1-0 when he knocked home his seventh goal of the year at 10:33 of the first period on the power play with assists from Todd Rohloff and Darren Reid.
The Sound Tigers answered back to tie the game 1-1 just 1:52 later with their own power-play goal by Rob Collins, his 18th tally of the season, off assists from Jeff Hamilton and Jeremy Colliton.
Tarnasky gave Springfield the 2-1 lead with exactly 4:00 left in the opening frame when he scored his second goal of the game and eighth of the year with the helpers coming from Dan Cavanaugh and Timo Helbling.
The Sound Tigers tied the game at 2-2 on a power-play goal by Steve Regier, his 13th overall on the year, 3:29 into the second period off feeds from Bruno Gervais and Collins.
"The majority of our chances came in the second period," Sound Tigers head coach Dave Baseggio said. "I felt we carried the play and worked hard."
Neither team could take the lead in the final frame before the game went into overtime.
In the extra session, Tarnasky completed the hat trick and scored his ninth of the year unassisted at 3:08 for the final score of 3-2.
Frederic Cloutier made 23 saves for the Sound Tigers who were 2 for 7 on the power play and held the shots on goal advantage at 29-26 while his counterpart Jonathan Boutin stopped 27 shots for Springfield who was 1 for 7 on the power play. The first star of the game was Tarnasky, the second was Collins and the third was Boutin.
Prior to Saturday's game, the Sound Tigers announced the recall of forward Sean Bergenheim by the Islanders.
The Sound Tigers will host the Norfolk Admirals this Sunday at 1:05 p.m. before beginning a stretch of seven straight road games when they visit Norfolk next Friday and Saturday, March 10th and 11th. All Sound Tigers games are web-cast live at www.soundtigers.com. Fans can also watch all AHL games live on the B2 Networks.
Following Sunday's game, the Sound Tigers will host the Bravest vs. Finest as the Bridgeport Fire Department and Police Department face-off in a charity hockey game to benefit the WICC Holiday Children's Fund. A $12 ticket includes both of Sunday's games.
Information regarding ticket packages and promotions is available by calling 203-334-GOAL or emailing info@soundtigers.com.
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