Wolves Wrap up Preseason with Win at Milwaukee
Published on October 6, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Center Jordan Schroeder scored a pair of second-period goals to guide the Chicago Wolves to a 3-1 victory Saturday night at Kern Center in their final tuneup for the 2012-13 American Hockey League season.
Veteran defenseman Mark Matheson also scored for the Wolves, who finished the preseason with a 2-1-0-1 record. Goaltender Eddie Lack played the entire game and posted 29 saves to earn his second win in as many exhibition appearances.
Chicago struck first on Matheson's goal at 8:13 of the second period. Rookie center Alex Friesen earned the assist on the play. Schroeder followed just 1 minute, 33 seconds, later with his second goal of the preseason. Defenseman Brad Hunt and left wing Darren Archibald picked up assists.
Schroeder added a power-play goal at 16:24 of the second period as defenseman Derek Joslin posted his third preseason assist. The Admirals (0-1-0-1) posted their goal in the third period when forward Ben Ryan tallied at the 4:31 mark.
Milwaukee rookie goaltender Magnus Hellberg (0-1-1) stopped 10 of 12 shots before being replaced by Jeremy Smith midway through the second period.
The Wolves host the Rockford IceHogs in their 19th season opener, presented by LifeSource, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Allstate Arena. For tickets, visit ChicagoWolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
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