USHL Youngstown Phantoms

Stampede Drops Eight On Phantoms Again

Published on January 31, 2010 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Another eight-goal output by the Sioux Falls Stampede propelled them to a two-game weekend sweep of the Youngstown Phantoms, as they outpaced the home side 8-3 Sunday afternoon at Covelli Centre.

The Stampede (21-8-8, 50 points), winners of six of their last eight, got a goal and two assists from leading scorer Michael Voran and used a three-goal burst in the final 1:19 of the first period to seize control of the game. Sioux Falls is now 3-0 against Youngstown this season, with goaltender Clay Witt earning wins in all three while surrendering only four goals total.

Taylor Holstrom's 10th goal of the season, scored during four-on-four play 9:35 into the contest, got Youngstown (14-21-2, 30 points) on the scoreboard first, two days after they were set down 8-1 by Sioux Falls. Ryan Jasinsky and defenseman Scott Mayfield also tallied for the Phantoms, who finished January 1-9-0 and have lost 10 of 11 since a 4-3 home win Dec. 29 over Waterloo.

The Phantoms appeared poised to carry the lead into the first intermission, but Matt Lindblad's rebound was converted by Voran from the right edge of the crease at 18:41 to tie the game. Voran then set up Matt Zarbo at the right post for the Stampede's first lead 34 seconds later, soon followed by Matt Farris' fluke goal that fluttered in off Phantoms' defenseman Dave Donnellan's stick with 27 seconds left before the horn.

Although the three quick strikes were tallied within a span of 52 seconds, the fastest against the Phantoms this season, Youngstown reasserted themselves early in the second and their hard work paid off near the stanza's midpoint. Jefferson Dahl led a three-on-two rush from the left wing, dealing a dish to Jasinsky, who cut into the slot and beat Witt with a taut wrister under the crossbar to draw the Phantoms within 3-2 at 9:09.

But with the Phantoms seemingly on the verge of pulling even with Sioux Falls, Conor Allen pounded a loose puck from between the circles to push the visitors' lead back to two at 14:23. It became 5-2 when Lindblad added on during a power play with 1:26 left, his seventh point against Youngstown this season.

The Phantoms' comeback hopes were dashed 2:34 into the third as Clark Cristofoli hammered a slap shot past Mahalak's blocker from the top of the left circle. Sioux Falls' Josh Holmstrom piled on with a quick pair in less than four minutes to stretch the advantage out to 8-2, before Youngstown's Mayfield closed the scoring with a right-wing wrist shot with 8:46 to play.

Only eight penalties were called in the relatively docile affair, as opposed to 24 Friday night. Sioux Falls' second-ranked power play went 1-for-4 Sunday and was 4-for-12 over the weekend. Youngstown connected on one of 10 opportunities in the two games.

Go to http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid1048806 for full box score.

The Indiana Ice come calling Wednesday morning for a 10 a.m. puck drop from Covelli Centre on Hockey for Health School Day. Youngstown is 1-2 against the defending USHL champions, with the road team winning all three; the Phantoms' lone win over the Ice came in Indianapolis Dec. 18.

Follow the Phantoms all season long via Youngstown's ESPN 1240 (www.wbbw.com) and the B2 Networks at www.b2tv.com.

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