Streaking Knights Top Stars, 3-1

November 25, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


Omaha, NE - The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights won their fourth straight game, beating the Iowa Stars 3-1 on Friday night at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Defenseman Mark Giordano had three assists, and left wing Cam Severson snapped a 1-1 tie midway through the third period.

The Stars, playing their first game in Omaha this season, broke on top during an early powerplay. Yan Stasny banked a shot past Curtis McElhinney just 4:11 into the game for a 1-0 lead.

The Knights responded with their own powerplay later in the period. Tomi Maki held the puck at the side of the Stars' net and fed Richie Regehr in the slot. He slipped a wrist shot under the crossbar for his third goal of the year.

The game stayed tied 1-1 until the third period when Severson went to work. Brandon Rogers sprung him up the left wing with an outlet pass. Using a defenseman as a screen, Severson snapped a quick shot over the shoulder of goalie Mike Smith for his first point in twelve games.

The Knights padded their lead just 2:17 later. Eric Nystrom carried through center ice and found Brandon Prust alone after having just come out of the penalty box. Prust broke in behind the defense and slipped a shot through the pads of Smith to put the Knights up 3-1.

McElhinney was seldom tested but answered the call when needed, making 21 saves to improve his record to 3-3-1 on the year.

The Knights are now 9-8-0-3, their first time above .500 since a 7-6 shootout win over the Chicago Wolves on October 28th. The Wolves stand in the way of the Knights' pursuit of a fifth straight win. The two teams will face-off on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. at Allstate Arena. All the action can be heard live on 1420 AM and on the Internet at omahaaksarbenknights.com. The game can also be seen on-line by clicking on the link to B2 Networks. The Knights finish the three-in-three weekend on Sunday when they return home to host the Stars at 5:00 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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