Stars win, just one point from final playoff spot
Published on March 10, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
SAN ANTONIO, TX - The Iowa Stars began their longest road trip of the season Thursday night in San Antonio, Texas. Iowa posted a 3-2 win over the Rampage and have now earned seven out-of-a-possible eight points in their last four games. The win pulled them to within one point of Omaha and the final playoff spot in the West Division.
Vojtech Polak opened the scoring at 16:00 of the first period for Iowa when he tipped home a Dan Jancevski shot in front of the San Antonio net. The power-play goal was Polak's 12th goal of the season and the only first period goal.
San Antonio's Steve Gainey tied the game at one just :33 into the second period. Less than two minutes later, Kyle Brodziak gave Iowa a 2-1 lead. Polak picked-up his second point of the game with an assist.
Mike Bishai evened the score at two with this 11th tally of the season. The power-play tally came at 3:45 of the third period. Captain Dan Jancevski needed just three seconds into a Stars power-play to register his sixth goal of the campaign when his wrist shot from the blueline sailed past Rampage goalie David LeNeveu. The goal proved to be the eventual game-winner. Toby Petersen extended his points-streak to four games with an assist.
Goaltender Mike Smith made 22 saves for his 16th win of the season.
Attendance was 3,411. Power-play chances: IOWA: 2 for 5; SAN ANTONIO: 1 for 5
NEXT GAMES: The Stars continue the road trip with another game in San Antonio on Saturday, then make maiden voyages to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on Monday the 13th, Manchester, New Hampshire on the 15th, Rochester, New York on the 17th and finally wraps up the trip with a Sunday, March 19th game in Toronto. Iowa returns home for three games on Saturday, March 25th against Houston, Sunday the 26th and Tuesday the 28th against San Antonio. Doors open for all games, one-hour before face-off. All ticketing information can be obtained by calling 515-23-STARS or by visiting iowastarshockey.com.
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