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Trashers prevail 4-3 in shootout

January 31, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Danbury Trashers News Release


DANBURY, CT--Despite surrendering a two-goal lead in the final period, the Danbury Trashers were able to defeat the surging Motor City Mechanics with a 4-3 shootout win thanks to an outstanding effort from Sly Daigle and a game-winner from Jamie Thompson before a crowd of 1,941 on Tuesday night at the Danbury Ice Arena.

A hard fought first period finally resulted in a Danbury goal as Drew Omicioli netted his 25th of the season from Shawn Collymore and Mike Omicioli at the 16:47 mark.

Danbury would add to their lead at the 1:18 mark of the second period as David Hymovitz scored a power play goal from Jeff Daw and J.M. Daoust. Motor City's Greg Bullock cut the Trashers lead in half with a breakaway goal at the 8:10 mark, as Motor City outshot the Trashers 20-8 in the second period.

Mike Omicioli then helped the Trashers regain their two-goal advantage with his 10th of the season at the 2:13 mark, but goals from Scott Dobben and Ryan Van Buskirk later in the period helped to tie the game with 1:23 remaining.

Shawn Collymore and Jamie Thompson scored in the shootout, while Daigle stopped four of five shooters as only Vlad Serov was able to send one past the Danbury netminder.

Daigle stopped 43 of 46 in regulation while Rod Branch saved 23 of 26 for the Mechanics. Danbury extended their lead over the Adirondack Frostbite to eight points in the UHL East Division.

Danbury returns to the ice on Friday night at 7:35 against the Richmond RiverDogs from the Richmond Coliseum, followed by a Saturday night contest against Adirondack from the Glens Falls Civic Center, also at 7:35pm..

The Trashers return home on Sunday afternoon February 5th against Adirondack at 2pm. Tickets for all Trashers home games are available at DanburyTrashers.com, in person at the Danbury Ice Arena or by calling 866-565-PUCK. Fans unable to attend any Trashers game can listen to the play-by-play with "The Voice of the Trashers" Phil Giubileo 15 minutes prior to face-off on 940 ESPN Radio or online at DanburyTrashers.com for free. For $6.00, fans can purchase the broadband live video courtesy of B2 Communications.

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