OHL Saginaw Spirit

Spirit drop Generals 5-1

Published on November 1, 2008 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


The Saginaw Spirit started their two-game weekend with a win, beating the Oshawa Generals 5-2 Saturday night at the Dow Event Center. Spirit goalie Edward Pasquale finished the game with 47 saves and two assists. Center Tyler Murovich contributed one goal and two assists in the effort.

The Spirit came out strong in the first period, scoring their first goal at 6:23 into the first period. Winger Chris Chappell received an assist from goalie Edward Pasquale before knocking in a power play goal, putting the Spirit ahead 1-0. Following suit, Generals center Brett Parnham found the net, scoring a power play goal at 8:47. Defensemen Calvin de Haan and Michael Del Zotto were credited with the assists. Spirit winger Jakub Svoboda answered back, scoring at 10:06 with assists coming from centers Barry Sanderson and Kyle Bochek. The score at the end of the first period finished with the Spirit ahead, 2-1. The Spirit kept their lead and the score remained untouched during the second period.

Spirit defenseman Adam Comrie (NHL FLORIDA PANTHERS) received an assist from center Tyler Murovich, tallying a goal at 8:37 in the third period. Murovich had a hand in the next play of the game as well, scoring for the Spirit at 13:10. He was assisted by wingers Chris Chappell and Joe Pleckaitis. To cap off the win for the Spirit, Murovich and Pasquale fed the puck to Bochek, who then notched the final goal at 18:08 in the third period. The Spirit finished the game ahead, 5-1.

Spirit goaltender Edward Pasquale finished the game with 47 saves and Generals goalie Kevin Bailie earned 25 saves for the Generals.

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill Three Stars of the Game: 1- Edward Pasquale (SAG) 2- Tyler Murovich (SAG) 3- Jakub Svoboda (SAG)

For a complete game sheet, please visit www.ontariohockeyleague.com

The Spirit and Synergy Medical would like to thank the 'Casino in the Crease' GOLD SPONSORS: Covenant HealthCare, Home & Hospice Advantage, MSU College of Human Medicine, Ross University, and St. Mary's of Michigan. Another big thanks to Maytag and the Michigan Community Blood Centers for being contributors in tonight's events.

The Spirit return to their home ice tomorrow, November 2, to take on the Kitchener Rangers. The puck drops at 4:00PM at TheDow Event Center in Saginaw. Great seats still remain for the game! Contact the Spirit at 989-497-7747 or visit the team's official ticket and merchandise store located at 5789 State Street in Saginaw for more information.

Check out the Saginaw Spirit Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Ontario Hockey League Stories from November 1, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central