Surge Bitten By Sich; FireAntz
Published on December 11, 2009 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
BILOXI, MS - The Mississippi Surge got out to an early 2-0 lead but saw that cushion dissipate and then vaporize as the Fayetteville FireAntz scored four unanswered goals to take a 4-2 win in the first of a two-game set at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday evening.
Mike Richard extended his point-scoring streak to six games when Chris Greene slid a pass across the crease, and Richard, stationed at the bottom of the right circle, snapped it past Fayetteville netminder Bryan Bridges for a power-play goal at 4:45. Also extending his point-scoring streak in the first period was Tim Velemirovich, who rifled a quick shot an inch under the crossbar at 14:16 of the first to give the Surge a 2-0 lead. At 16:40, Fayetteville defenseman Phil Sbrocchi made an end-to-end rush and scored his first goal of the season to get the FireAntz on the board.
Rob Sich drew Fayetteville even with his 22nd goal of the season, converting the rebound of Lawne Snyder's shot from the point at 8:58 of the second period. Midway through the second, Sich fired through the legs of Mississippi goalie Bill Zaniboni to give the Antz a 3-2 lead at 11:53, and then capped his hat-trick with an empty-net goal at 19:04 of the third.
The Surge were 1-for-6 on the power play, and Zaniboni made 40 saves, earning a loss.
The Mississippi Surge have partnered with CableOne and the Salvation Army for a holiday canned food drive at the team's home game on December 12 against the Fayetteville FireAntz. Each fan that brings a canned food item to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will receive $2 off the cost of a ticket to the game that evening. The Salvation Army will be on hand to collect the food and accept donations. The Surge returns home December 11 and 12 against the Fayetteville FireAntz, with both games starting at 7:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets by calling (228) 287-PUCK!
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