Sundogs Fall to Gems, 5-2, in Season Series Finale
March 3, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ - 38 saves by Dan Dunn and a three-goal second period was the difference on Saturday night as the Dayton Gems topped the Arizona Sundogs by a 5-2 final at Tim's Toyota Center.
Bret Lutes power play goal 1:02 into the second period gave the Gems a 2-0 lead. Arizona (17-31-9) answered back with Kyle Hood's deflection in front with 7:18 left in the frame but the Gems (19-25-12) made it a two-goal lead again less than two minutes later on Damian Surma's tally.
Luke Erickson pulled Arizona back with a power play goal from the left circle, but the Gems extended their lead against when Matthew Larke finished off a 2-on-1 rush with 1:23 remaining in the second period.
Dayton's Nick Fanto opened up the scoring late in the first period. Larke added an empty-net goal in the final minute to seal the final score.
Scott Reid took the loss for Arizona, stopping 31 shots.
The Gems scored on their only power play chance of the game, while the Sundogs went 1-for-3.
The Sundogs now embark on a six-game road trip - their last of the season. The Sundogs and Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees hookup on Friday at 6:30 PM MST and the action can be heard on Cattle Country 94.3 FM.
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