Stockton Beats Utah 3-2
Published on November 2, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Stockton, California - Stockton, California - The Stockton Thunder scored two third period power-play goals to beat the Utah Grizzlies 3-2 Friday night at Stockton Arena.
Stockton took a 1-0 lead 9:36 into the first period erasing a stretch of 14-straight Utah penalty kills. The Grizzlies responded on the next shift as David Vallorani hammered in a rebound for his second goal of the year to tie the contest at 10:33 of the first period. Tyler Hinds and Adam Pineault added assists. Utah made it 2-1 1:23 later as Berkley Scott scored on a second attempt with Pineault and Vallorani adding assists.
The 2-1 Utah lead lasted for 28 minutes and 51 seconds before Stockton scored 28 seconds into the third period on a power-play goal and again on the one-man advantage less than seven minutes later.
The Grizzlies had two power-plays going down the stretch, but were unable to tie. In the final minute, Utah had a few loose hacks in the crease, but time would ultimately expire.
Utah goaltender Ben Meisner stopped 28 of 31 shots, allowing only three power-play goals on his first start of the year.
The Grizzlies and Stockton complete their series Saturday at 8:30 p.m. from Stockton Arena.
The Grizzlies are back home Friday, November 8; Saturday, November 9 and Monday, November 11 for 7 p.m. face-offs with the Ontario Reign in a rematch of last year's first round playoff series.
Friday is Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Night featuring Monique Pineault, the wife of Grizzlies forward and assistant captain Adam Pineault. She joined ABC 4 this week to share her story.
Saturday is "Pooch on the Pond" where fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the game for a $24 a person with their dog. After Saturday's game is a free post-game skate. Skate rental is $2.
Monday is the first Maverik Monday of the year. Get six tickets for $30 with a receipt from Maverik.
Ticket packages for the 2013-2014 season are still on sale and start at just $29. For more information, visit http://www.utahgrizzlies.com or call (801) 988-7825.
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