OHL Saginaw Spirit

Spirit Start Weekend With 3-2 Win Over Rival Hounds

Published on December 17, 2009 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Saginaw Spirit News Release


(Saginaw, MI) The Saginaw Spirit defeated the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 3-2 Thursday night at The Dow Event Center. Spirit Forward Vincent Trocheck earned the games first star honors with a goal and an assist while goaltender Edward Pasquale earned the second star honors with 30 saves on 32 shots. The win moves Saginaw's record to 17-13-3-0 for 37 points on the season.

Both teams guarded their nets closely in the first, ending the period with the score tied 0-0. It was the Spirit the broke though first however, with winger Josh Shalla finding the net with a power play goal at 19:40 in the second. Wingers Jordan Skellett and Barry Sanderson earned the assists on the goal, which saw the period end with Saginaw leading 1-0.

The Spirit extended their lead in the third when winger Joe Pleckaitis tallied a goal at the 3:46 mark, courtesy an assist from center Vincent Trocheck. The Greyhounds responded in the later part of the period however, when defenseman Dylan King notched a goal at 11:35 off of assists from winger Jordan Carroll and defenseman Jacob Muzzin (NHL PITTSBURGH PENGUINS). Saginaw was quick to answer, with center Vincent Trocheck posting a goal at 15:22 that saw an assists by winger Jordan Szwarz (NHL PHEONIX COYOTES). Sault Ste. Marie tallied their second goal of the game at 18:07 when winger Vern Cooper found the net to move the score to reduce the deficit to a single score. Assists were credited to center Brett Thompson and defenseman Jacob Muzzin. The Spirit stymied the Hounds offense for the remainder of the period however, sealing the 3-2 victory in regulation.

Spirit goaltender Edward Pasquale (NHL ATLANTA THRASHERS) posted 30 saves on 32 shots while Greyhound netminder Bryce O'Hagan had 21 saves on 24 attempts.

For the official OHL game sheet, please visit www.ontariohockeyleague.com

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar Three Stars of the Game*:

1. Vincent Trocheck (SAG) 2. Edward Pasquale (SAG) 3. Joe Pleckaits (SAG)

*As denoted by the official OHL game sheet.

The Saginaw Spirit will wrap up their pre-holiday portion of the season Saturday, December 19, when they host the Windsor Spitfires at 7:11 PM. The team returns to action after a short holiday break for Celebrity Night, presented by Causley Trucking! The team will welcome former Detroit Red Wing and Stanley Cup Champion Dallas Drake at their Tuesday, December 29 home game against the Erie Otters. Drake will be participating in a ceremonial puck drop and signing autographs at the game. For ticket information, please contact the Spirit at 989-497-7747 or visit the Official Saginaw Spirit Ticket and Merchandise Store at 5789 State Street in Saginaw.

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