Stars Edge Knights 2-1, Lead Series

Published on April 23, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Iowa Stars got a goal from rookie Greg Rallo early in the second period that was the difference in a 2-1 win over the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights on Monday night at Wells Fargo Arena. The win gives Iowa a two-games-to-one lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Knights got a powerplay just 64 seconds into the game, and they hit pay dirt just 28 seconds later. Brett Skinner's shot from the point was stopped, but Brandon Prust kicked the puck through Dan Ellis' pads. Chris Lee was on the other side to slam home his second goal of the playoffs.

The Stars tied the game on their own powerplay less than four minutes later. Junior Lessard took a pass along the left wing wall and wired a shot past Curtis McElhinney to make it 1-1 after one.

Iowa took the lead of the game early in the second period. Defenseman Mark Ardelan kept the puck in at the left point. He fired a shot back on goal. McElhinney made the save, but Rallo banged in the rebound for his first playoff goal.

The Knights had chances to tie the game later in the period. Defenseman Tim Ramholt rang a shot of the post. The Stars also squelched the Knights on a five-on-three powerplay for more than 50 seconds.

In the third period, the Knights outshot the Stars 9-6 but could not convert. The best chance came late in the period when Tomi Maki was stopped by Ellis with a right pad save.

Three Stars: 1. Dan Ellis (IOW) - 23 saves; 2. Greg Rallo (IOW) - Game-winning goal; 3. Junior Lessard (IOW) - 1 goal

The two teams return to the ice for game four of the series on Wednesday, April 25th at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be heard live on 1420 KOTK and on the internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com. The game also can be seen on-line through the B2 Networks link on the Knights' web site. Game five will be played back in Omaha on Friday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for all Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' home playoff games are on sale at the Omaha Civic Auditorium box office Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets also are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (402) 422-1212.

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