Craig Minard puts pressure on the Sundogs' Mark Kolanos
Texas Brahmas win game #2 in Prescott Valley
Bulls earn a hard-fought 4-2 win over the Sundogs
The Texas Brahmas conquered their three-game losing streak with a win over the Arizona Sundogs tonight at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley Arizona. Both teams played fast and hard for 60 minutes but in the end, the Brahmas earned the victory and the much needed two points that go with it.
Much like the last game, it was an evenly matched contest. Notably missing for the Brahmas was Grant Jacobsen who took a puck to the ankle in Wednesday night's game. Topher Scott was also missing for the second game in a row.
Once again, Arizona scored the first goal of the night on a powerplay at the 7:28 mark. They worked the opportunity very well and it was just a matter of time before one of their many shots would find the back of the net. Karl Sellan managed to get the score, set up by Adam Perry and Mark Kolanos.
The Brahmas fought hard but found themselves out of position several times to be able to take advantage of rebound opportunities that could have led to scores. They were unable to beat Joel Gistedt in the first, but not for the lack of trying.
The Brahmas outshot the Sundogs 7-6 and went zero for three on powerplay opportunities in the first 20 minutes.
The second period found the Brahmas on a long powerplay early on due to three consecutive penalties by the Sundogs in the first two minutes. Karl Sellan went in for a holding minor at the 1:25 mark to give the Brahmas the initial man-advantage.
The action got wild in front of the Sundog's net and Tyler Skworchinski missed on an open net opportunity after Gistedt went down and was flat on the ice. The Arizona trainer came out but Gistedt was alright.
As the result of penalties on the play, (Kyle Hood (cross checking) and Matt Suderman (tripping) at the 1:49 mark), the Brahmas had a five on three for over two minutes but were unable to beat the Sundogs' penalty killers. Moments later though, Craig Minard tied the game up at one apiece with a big blast from the left point that beat Gistedt. It was Minard's fourth of the year. Eric Lundberg was credited on the assist.
A few minutes later, Arizona's #1 thug Sellan jumped Lundberg and the two went at it for a brief fast-swinging fight. Both would sit for five minutes. The physical play continued for the rest of the period.
The Brahmas took a 2-1 lead at the 12:13 mark on another powerplay opportunity. Gistedt made the initial save on the shot by Craig Minard from the right point but Greg McConnell was there to get the rebound. Mike Vellinga was credited for the assist.
Less than three minutes later, Karl Sellan got his second score of the game, again on the powerplay, and tied the game up at 2-2. Martin Gascon took the initial shot and then Sellan got the redirection and was able to put it past Cacciola. Mark Kolanos was also credited with the assist.
The second period ended with the 2-2 tie. The Brahmas outshot the Sundogs for the second period in a row with a 12-10 advantage.
The third period opened up with some four on four hockey due to a carry over on a cross checking call on Matt Suderman and a delay of game bench minor on Mark Carragher for leaving the bench early at the end of the second period. Just 28 seconds in, Kevin Mcleod took a pass from up the middle and beat Gistedt just over the gloved hand to give the Brahmas a 3-2 lead. Jordan Cameron and Craig Minard were in on the assist.
Late in the period and on their ninth powerplay due to an interference call on Matt Suderman, the Brahmas pulled ahead when Jordan Cameron took a feed from Tyler Skworchinski and slapped it past Gistedt to give the Bulls a two point lead.
Shortly thereafter, a frustrated Karl Sellan tried to mug Matt Burto in the corner, but ended up getting the worst of it before being sent to the box. Sellan received a roughing minor and Burto was assessed a roughing double minor.
Greg McConnell was then ejected after putting a cross check on Mark Kolanos in front of the Arizona bench. Kolanos was ejected and so was Andre Selander for taking a revenge hit on McConnell from the bench area.
Tyler Liebel set up several scoring opportunities for the Sundogs in the third but Cacciola was strong in the net and held off all attackers to secure the 4-2 win with 22 saves. His record improves to 5-4-0-1.
The Brahmas outshot Arizona for the third period in a row at 11-8 and 30-24 on the night. The Brahmas' record goes to 14-8-3 with 31 points. The Sundogs go to 11-16-1 with 23 points.
The Brahmas were called for 23 minutes on 10 infractions and Arizona received 31 minutes on 14 infractions. The Bulls went 2 for 9 on the powerplay and Arizona went 2 for 5.
Kevin McLeod earned the third star. The second star went to Karl Sellan and Craig Minard received the first star.
You can view the box score here
The Brahmas and the Sundogs will meet up again tomorrow night for the third and final game of the series which is now tied at 1-1. The Game begins at 7:05pm MST and will be shown on Nifty-TV.
Much like the last game, it was an evenly matched contest. Notably missing for the Brahmas was Grant Jacobsen who took a puck to the ankle in Wednesday night's game. Topher Scott was also missing for the second game in a row.
Once again, Arizona scored the first goal of the night on a powerplay at the 7:28 mark. They worked the opportunity very well and it was just a matter of time before one of their many shots would find the back of the net. Karl Sellan managed to get the score, set up by Adam Perry and Mark Kolanos.
The Brahmas fought hard but found themselves out of position several times to be able to take advantage of rebound opportunities that could have led to scores. They were unable to beat Joel Gistedt in the first, but not for the lack of trying.
The Brahmas outshot the Sundogs 7-6 and went zero for three on powerplay opportunities in the first 20 minutes.
The second period found the Brahmas on a long powerplay early on due to three consecutive penalties by the Sundogs in the first two minutes. Karl Sellan went in for a holding minor at the 1:25 mark to give the Brahmas the initial man-advantage.
The action got wild in front of the Sundog's net and Tyler Skworchinski missed on an open net opportunity after Gistedt went down and was flat on the ice. The Arizona trainer came out but Gistedt was alright.
As the result of penalties on the play, (Kyle Hood (cross checking) and Matt Suderman (tripping) at the 1:49 mark), the Brahmas had a five on three for over two minutes but were unable to beat the Sundogs' penalty killers. Moments later though, Craig Minard tied the game up at one apiece with a big blast from the left point that beat Gistedt. It was Minard's fourth of the year. Eric Lundberg was credited on the assist.
A few minutes later, Arizona's #1 thug Sellan jumped Lundberg and the two went at it for a brief fast-swinging fight. Both would sit for five minutes. The physical play continued for the rest of the period.
The Brahmas took a 2-1 lead at the 12:13 mark on another powerplay opportunity. Gistedt made the initial save on the shot by Craig Minard from the right point but Greg McConnell was there to get the rebound. Mike Vellinga was credited for the assist.
Less than three minutes later, Karl Sellan got his second score of the game, again on the powerplay, and tied the game up at 2-2. Martin Gascon took the initial shot and then Sellan got the redirection and was able to put it past Cacciola. Mark Kolanos was also credited with the assist.
The second period ended with the 2-2 tie. The Brahmas outshot the Sundogs for the second period in a row with a 12-10 advantage.
The third period opened up with some four on four hockey due to a carry over on a cross checking call on Matt Suderman and a delay of game bench minor on Mark Carragher for leaving the bench early at the end of the second period. Just 28 seconds in, Kevin Mcleod took a pass from up the middle and beat Gistedt just over the gloved hand to give the Brahmas a 3-2 lead. Jordan Cameron and Craig Minard were in on the assist.
Late in the period and on their ninth powerplay due to an interference call on Matt Suderman, the Brahmas pulled ahead when Jordan Cameron took a feed from Tyler Skworchinski and slapped it past Gistedt to give the Bulls a two point lead.
Shortly thereafter, a frustrated Karl Sellan tried to mug Matt Burto in the corner, but ended up getting the worst of it before being sent to the box. Sellan received a roughing minor and Burto was assessed a roughing double minor.
Greg McConnell was then ejected after putting a cross check on Mark Kolanos in front of the Arizona bench. Kolanos was ejected and so was Andre Selander for taking a revenge hit on McConnell from the bench area.
Tyler Liebel set up several scoring opportunities for the Sundogs in the third but Cacciola was strong in the net and held off all attackers to secure the 4-2 win with 22 saves. His record improves to 5-4-0-1.
The Brahmas outshot Arizona for the third period in a row at 11-8 and 30-24 on the night. The Brahmas' record goes to 14-8-3 with 31 points. The Sundogs go to 11-16-1 with 23 points.
The Brahmas were called for 23 minutes on 10 infractions and Arizona received 31 minutes on 14 infractions. The Bulls went 2 for 9 on the powerplay and Arizona went 2 for 5.
Kevin McLeod earned the third star. The second star went to Karl Sellan and Craig Minard received the first star.
You can view the box score here
The Brahmas and the Sundogs will meet up again tomorrow night for the third and final game of the series which is now tied at 1-1. The Game begins at 7:05pm MST and will be shown on Nifty-TV.
Photo Credit: Matt Santos/Arizona Sundogs
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