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Twins unable to come up with win on the road

February 15, 2005 - SPHL (SPHL)
Winston-Salem Polar Twins News Release


With Jomar Cruz, Justin Kot, and Geoff Rollins returning to the Polar Twins lineup this weekend, the team was ready to nab a few wins on the road. In the end, however, the Cottonmouths and Barracudas proved to be more than the Polar Twins could take as Winston-Salem dropped both games over the weekend.

Friday, February 11 at Columbus: Ryan Rutz scored two goals to lead the Columbus Cottonmouths to a 7-1 victory over the Winston-Salem Polar Twins Friday night at Columbus Civic Center.

The Polar Twins came out flat in the first period, allowing three goals and unable to pose much of an offensive threat.

Lorne Misita got things started for the Snakes at the 4:43 mark of the first. After faking the shot from the right wing face off circle to get Jomar Cruz to go down on his knees, Misita took a step into the slot and wristed a shot high over the glove of Cruz for the 1-0 Columbus lead.

Rutz made it a two-goal Cottonmouths lead less than two minutes later, getting the feed from Orrin Hergott on a two-on-one breakaway for his 15th goal of the season.

The Snakes pulled out to the 3-0 lead at 15:01 of the first with his third power play goal of the season. Cruz made the first save but lost sight of the puck, which bounced out in front to Pullman who was pinching in from the point.

Rhett Dudley managed one for the Twins late in the period, wristing a shot that deflected off of Terry Friesen's glove and into the net for Dudley's sixth goal of the season.

The Cottonmouths added to their lead in the middle frame, getting goals from Craig Stahl and Tim Green to make it 5-1 at the end of two periods of play.

In the third period it was more of the Snakes as Rutz tallied his second goal of the game and Hergott added one more to lift the Cottonmouths to the 7-1 final.

Winston-Salem was out shot 26-36 in the game and was unable to convert on three power play opportunities while allowing one power play goal in three opportunities for the Snakes.

Saturday, February 12 at Jacksonville: Tyler Nilsson stopped all 16 shots he faced to lead the Jacksonville Barracudas to a 4-0 shutout over the Winston-Salem Polar Twins at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday night. Jason Silverthorn tallied a goal and an assist in the win.

Colin Kendall gave the ‘Cudas all the scoring they would need only 2:27 into the game with his sixth goal of the season.

Silverthorn, Shawn Roed, and Brad Federenko had the other goals for the Barracudas, who won their fifth game of the season over the Polar Twins.

Rick Nichol stopped 34 of 38 shots for Winston-Salem but was unable to come up with the victory between the pipes.

Calendar

Upcoming schedule of appearances, practices, games, and promotions

Practice: Tuesday thru Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. LJVM Annex

Pre-game skate: Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m. LJVM Annex

Upcoming Games

Friday, February 18 Jacksonville Barracudas @ Polar Twins 7:30 p.m. LJVM Coliseum Annex

Saturday, February 19 Asheville Aces @ Polar Twins 7:30 p.m. LJVM Coliseum Annex

Community Participation

This week, several Polar Twins players will visit The Downtown School to read to children and talk about the importance of good reading habits. Four sessions are scheduled and will included players such as Captain Rhett Dudley and forward Chris Affinati.

Wednesday, February 16 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Polar Twins players (TBD) will participate in Public Skate at the Annex, giving skating pointers to skaters.

Upcoming Promotions

Friday the Twins will host Country Music Night with special guests from WFMX 105.7. The first 500 fans through the doors will receive a free team poster. Saturday, February 19 is Throwback Night, featuring members of past Triad hockey clubs. The first 500 fans will receive a retro bumper sticker and following the game the Twins will host a live jersey auction featuring special retro sweaters to be worn by the players during the game.

Transactions

Roster changes for the week

02/15/05 ADD Cross, Brett (F) assigned by Richmond, UHL

02/15/05 ADD Rochefort, Billy (D) assigned by Richmond, UHL

02/09/05 DEL Werfelman, Cam (F) placed on season ending IR

02/09/05 DEL Burgio, Frank (D) placed on season ending IR

02/09/05 DEL Rochefort, Billy (D) recalled by Richmond, UHL

02/09/05 DEL Gustafsson, Richard (F) waived

02/09/05 DEL Cross, Brett (F) recalled by Richmond, UHL

Cross makes his mark in Richmond

Scores two in ‘Dogs 6-3 win on Friday

Forward Brett Cross showed fans in Richmond what Polar Twins fans knew already – give him the puck and he will bury it. Cross netted two goals for the Richmond Riverdogs in a 6-3 victory over the Elmira Jackals on Friday. The 6'2", 195-pound center put home his first goal in the United Hockey League to tie the game 2-2. He followed that up with another tying goal late in the second period as he converted on a steal to tie the game 3-3.

Team leaders

Games Played Shaun Aebig – 44 games

Points Shaun Aebig – 45 points (19G, 26A)

Goals Shaun Aebig – 19 goals

Assists Trevor Karasiewicz – 30 assists

Power Play Goals Shaun Aebig – 7 PPG

Shorthanded Goals T- Shaun Aebig, Trevor Karasiewicz – 1 SHG

Penalty Minutes Chris Affinati – 113 PIM

+/- Justin Kot – +2

Shots Shaun Aebig – 128 shots

Game-Winning Goals Shaun Aebig – 3 GWG



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