Surge come from behind to shoot down Ice Flyers
Published on March 12, 2010 under SPHL (SPHL)
Mississippi Surge News Release
PENSACOLA, FL - The Mississippi Surge thundered back with a two-goal third period to come from behind and defeat the Pensacola Ice Flyers 3-2 at the Pensacola Civic Center on Friday evening.
After Shane Wagner covered the puck in the Mississippi crease, Pensacola's Eric Stoyanovich was tabbed to attempt a penalty shot but was denied by Mississippi netminder Bill Zaniboni. Pensacola grabbed a lead when Anthony Monte beat Zaniboni over the glove at 7:08 of the first period.
Kevin Galan gave Pensacola a 2-0 lead when his shot from just inside the blueline beat Zaniboni along the ice at 9:52 of the second. Mississippi answered back when Tim Velemirovich backhanded the puck past Pensacola's Ryan Scott for a a power-play goal at 17:56 of the second frame.
Just 1:33 into the third period, Andy Boudreau blasted home the rebound of Steve Weidlich's shot to tie the game at two-apiece. Matt Zultek celebrated his 31st birthday by potting the game-winner, redirecting Steve Weidlich's shot through Scott's legs on the power play at 14:05.
Bill Zaniboni made 29 saves to earn his 20th win of the season, and the Surge were 2-for-9 on the power play.
The Surge returns home on Sunday, March 14 when they face off against the Columbus Cottonmouths at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for this and all Surge home games start as low as $8 and can be purchased at the box office or by calling (228) 287-PUCK!
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