Tobler's Two Goals Lead Eagles Over 'Dogs
Published on November 27, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Colorado Eagles began their seven-game road trip with a 2-1 win against the Arizona Sundogs, beating the Southern Conference opponent for the 10th consecutive time, and the fifth in a row at the Tim's Toyota Center. Ryan Tobler scored both of Colorado's goals (on assists from Riley Nelson) and Mike Mole stopped 28 of 29 shots in the win.
The Eagles and Sundogs skated to a scoreless first period, with Colorado out-shooting Arizona 10-8. Neither team was able to convert on the power play (Colorado 0-2, Arizona 0-1). It was just the second scoreless opening period for the Eagles this season, but both have come in the past three games.
The defensive duel continued through the middle of the second period before each team got on the board before the second intermission. Mole stopped Joey Sides on a breakaway about five minutes in to keep it scoreless, and the Eagles were unable to convert on a high-sticking double-minor against the Sundogs midway through.
But Arizona would finally open the scoring at 15:33 with a power-play tally of their own when Kevin Gardner found Linus Fagemo with a pass from behind the net to between the circles. The Eagles would tie it up with 27 seconds left, however, when Nelson found Tobler camped out on the doorstep.
Tobler struck again at 12:30 of the third period with a shot from the slot after receiving a pass from Nelson below the left circle. The Eagles then held on -- killing off two more Arizona power plays (their league-leading penalty kill stopping five of six on the night) to earn the win.
The two teams will play again Saturday night, same place, same time.
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