Stars Top Knights In Shootout, 2-1

Published on November 27, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Omaha, NE - The Iowa Stars scored a late goal in regulation and then outscored the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights 2-0 in a shootout to win 2-1 on Sunday night at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. It was the first time the Stars had beaten the Knights in four tries. The loss snapped the Knights five-game win streak.

The game pitted two teams playing their third game of three-in-three, and good scoring opportunities were limited. The Knights even had four powerplays in each of the first two periods but could not score.

Omaha finally forged ahead on powerplay number nine midway through the third period. Eric Nystrom's shot ricocheted off the leg of an Iowa defender and right to an uncovered Brandon Prust who slammed home his fifth goal of the season. Four of those goals have come in the last three games.

The Stars would use the powerplay to tie the game in the final half minute of regulation. With goalie Dan Ellis pulled for an extra attacker, the Stars enjoyed a six-on-four attacker advantage. Defenseman Mario Scalzo weaved his way through traffic and slipped the puck in front to David Oliver who scored. The goal came with just 15 seconds remaining in regulation.

After a scoreless overtime and two scoreless shootout rounds, Jamie Johnson and Marius Holtet tallied in rounds three and four. The Knights were unable to answer. Brent Krahn took the loss in goal in spite of stopping 24 of 25 shots. Ellis earned his first win against the Knights with 29 saves.

The Knights are now 10-8-0-4. All five of their shootouts (one win, four losses) have come at the Civic. The Knights return to the ice on Thursday, December 1st when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for all home games are on sale at the Civic Auditorium box office, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday from noon through game time and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may be purchased by calling 422-1212 or at Ticketmaster.com.

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