Wolves top Flames in goaltender's duel

Published on March 1, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Abbotsford Heat News Release


The Chicago Wolves earned a 2-1 victory over Quad City on Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. The loss extends the Flames' winless skid to four games (0-2-1-1). Brett Sutter provided the Flames offense as he netted a first period shorthanded goal. With the loss, the Flames fall to 23-25-6-6 on the season.

Brett Sutter scored for the second consecutive game when he converted on a shorthanded breakaway at 6:05 of the first period. Sutter capitalized on a Chicago turnover and beat netminder Ondrej Pavelec by roofing a shot for his eight goal of the season. The tally was the only goal scored in the opening 20 minutes as the Flames took a 1-0 lead to the dressing room for the first intermission.

The Wolves scored two unanswered goals in the second period to move in front 2-1 after 40 minutes. Anderson netted the Wolves first goal when he and Joey Crabb broke into the Flames zone on a 2-on-0 breakaway while Chicago was shorthanded. Anderson beat Flames netminder Leland Irving to tie the game at one at 4:02 of the period. Three and a half minutes later Jordan LaVallee punched a backhander into the Quad City net to put the Wolves in front for the first time. It was LaVallee's 16th goal of the season and gave the Wolves a 2-1 lead after two periods.

The teams skated scoreless through the closing frame as Chicago held onto their one goal lead despite being outshot 13-12 in the third period and 40-32 for the game.

The Budweiser Flames Forum returns to Bleacher Bums on Monday at 6:00 p.m. This week's guest are Ryan McGill, Carsen Germyn, Kevin Lalande and J.D. Watt. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win prizes from the Flames and Budweiser. The show can also be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC.

The Flames are back on the ice on Wednesday in Peoria. The game can be heard on 93.9 FM WYEC beginning at 6:35 p.m. with The Hayman's Ace Hardware Pre-Game Show.

On Saturday, the Flames host Faith Night vs. the Iowa Chops. Groups that would like to take advantage of the Faith Night discount should call the Flames Ticket Office at (309) 764-7825. After the game, The Furnace Midwest Band will perform.

The Flames and Modern Woodmen are teaming up for Pack the House Night on Sunday, March 8th vs. Milwaukee. Face-off is at 5:05 p.m. Tickets anywhere in the arena are just $7.00 courtesy of Modern Woodmen. After the game, members of the Modern Woodmen Kids Club are invited down to the ice to skate with Flames players. Tickets for Pack the House Night are available now at the i wireless Center Box Office, via phone at 1-800-745-3000 or on-line at ticketmaster.com

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