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Trashers squander three-goal lead, fall in shootout

December 14, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Danbury Trashers News Release


DANBURY, CT-Roanoke snapped a seven-game winless streak as they made up a 3-0 deficit in the 3rd period to send the game to a shootout, where Josh Tataryn beat Sly Daigle for the game-winner in the 5th round as the Vipers topped the Trashers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Danbury opened the scoring with just 1:04 remaining in the 1st period as Jeff Daw fought a close shot by Jamie Hodson for the only goal in the opening frame.

David Hymovitz opened the scoring in the 2nd period as he one-timed a Carlyle Lewis pass just out of Hodson's reach to give the Trashers a 2-0 lead at the 3:10 mark. Danbury then added a 3rd goal as Drew Omicioli netted his 13th of the season on the power play at the 11:29 mark to give Danbury a 3-0 lead.

However, while Danbury dominated after the first two periods, Roanoke was just as dominant over the final 20 minutes as David Beauregard netted his 14th of the season at the 1:42 mark to give Roanoke their first goal. The Vipers then added another as Josh Tataryn scored his 10th of the season 10:07 mark, then tied the score as Jan Jas knocked in a rebound past Sly Daigle at the 18:12 mark.

In the shootout, Gray Shaneberger scored in the second round for Roanoke, while Jamie Thompson tied it up in the 3rd round. The teams traded off missed shots in the 4th round, then Tataryn scored the game-winner in the 5th round.

Sly Daigle stopped 38 of 41 shots in regulation, while Jamie Hodson saved 25 of 28. Roanoke snapped a seven-game winless streak to improve to 8-10-4, while Danbury gained a point and is now 14-7-3, four points out of first place in the East.

The Trashers will face off at home on Friday night against Roanoke at 7:30pm. All fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears or other stuffed animals to throw onto the ice after Danbury scores a goal in the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Toss. Stuffed Scrappy toys will be available at the rink for purchase to throw onto the ice or to give as a holiday gift!

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 starting at 7:15 on AM 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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