Sundogs Score Four Unanswered in 5-2 Win Over Mallards
Published on February 12, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
MOLINE, IL - Four unanswered goals by the Arizona Sundogs and a two-goal night by JP Chabot were the difference on Sunday afternoon in a 5-2 win over the Quad City Mallards at the iWireless Center.
With the win the Sundogs (15-25-7) split their two weekend games against the Mallards (26-20-1) and earn four of six possible points during the three-in-three stretch.
Chabot's second goal of the night proved to be the game-winner - a backhand shot from the slot at 8:57 of period two. Craig Macdonald extended his goal-scoring streak to three games with a power play goal from the point with 1:20 left in the opening frame.
Entering the second period in a 2-2 tie, the Sundogs jumped out to a 4-2 lead with Chabot's tally and Olivier Proulx on the power play. Proulx's strike allowed the Sundogs to take advantage of a 5-on-3 power play with 8:45 to play and was his ninth point in seven games with Arizona.
Adam Smyth added the final goal for Arizona, a wrist shot from the right circle 7:36 of the third.
JP Chabot scored Arizona's other goal in period one. Quad City's Jared Brown and Eric Giosa also scored.
Mike Spillane stopped 33 shots for his second straight win and second of the season for the Sundogs. David Brown took the loss with 21 saves.
Arizona finished 2-for-8 on the power play and held the CHL's top unit in the Mallards scoreless in seven chances.
The Sundogs continue their month-long road trip on Friday in their final matchup of the season against the Missouri Mavericks. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 PM MST and the action can be heard live on Cattle Country 94.3 FM.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Their sixth season is brought to you by Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel and the team will also host the 2012 CHL All-Star Game in January. Season tickets, mini-plan, and single-game ticket information is now available by calling (928) 759-6600 or visiting arizonasundogs.com.
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