Aeros leave Stars less brightly shining.
In the first period the Stars, by Wathier, slammed one past Anton Khudobin. Moaning by fans started, quickly extinguished when Prosser with Buck and Scandella evened the sore. Later followed by a goal by DiSalvatore with O'Sullivan and Rau.
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| McMillan vs Tousignant |
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| Kassian vs Gazdic |
A fight broke out between
arch enemies MacMillan and Tousignant,
And shortly thereafter Kassian went fist to fist with Gazdic..and skated to the box pumping his victory fists! (remember Love?).
In the Second, Texas came back with a goal by Gazdic.
Despite having 7 PP opportunities Aeros managed only 2 conversions into goals, in the 1. and in OT, later more on that!
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| Missed that one, sorry guys! |
Kinda seemed to me that the Aeros went flagging a bit in the second, they had 14 SOGs in 1. only 11 in 2. but ratcheted it back up with16 in 3.
While the Stars faded visibly from 13 to 6 with a brief flare of 17 in 2
Nevertheless it was an exciting game.
Both Goalies made good to great saves.
A defense was present.
And the offense was pushing.
And another fight broke up the rapid flow - Lukowich vs Noreau at the end of the 2.
And with Aeros 3 : Stars 3 we went into OT.
At only 29 seconds into OT, Casey Wellman, he of the Hat trick earlier in the season,
slammed home the winning puck..with a little help from O'Sullivan and Noreau.
And so the Aeros left the field victorious, as they have done several times vs the Stars!
Khudobin really heated up his saves...33 out of 36.
Bachmann was not far behind in save percentage.
HE stopped 39 of 43.
I guess, opponents have O'Sullivans number!
He seemed to be the prey of many a Star.
They squeezed him at the glass.They boxed him in!
And yet, he had 3 assists.
Looks to me the combo O'Sullivan, DiSalvatore, now again Wellman, and/or Noreau is working rather well. McMillan showed some talent in getting face offs, as did Rau.
So having Peters called up North did not really leave that big hole.
Kalus did a reasonable imitation of an avalanche "get out of my way or else" ,
As did DiSalvatore-battling for space in front, ready to score!
Buck is looking real good, he almost had a goal. He gained confidence in chasing after the puck,
passed well. He forechecked effectively as did Gillies.
Earl did OK, not great, but OK as did Daoust. And others.
Anyway, it was a joy to behold an inspired-fired up (those 20 minutes or more seclusion after the last miseerable loss must have done it!) team of skaters and scorers.
2 PP goals in one night for the Aeros, almost a miracle.
Although the Stars also had one, with fewer PP opportunites, I may add!
3 Stars - natch all Aeros this time :
1. Wellman, 2. DiSalvatore, 3. O'Sullivan
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| A typical Anton save |
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| Bachman in prayer? |
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| Penalty Killers right? |
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| Bachman is ready! |
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| Wonder what Bucky is saying to Anton? Hmm? |
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| The Stars caught an Earl ? |
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| Hey Bach.. got that one in a clinch! He'll be no good now! |
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| Aeros Goal Nr. 3 |
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| Somewhere in the bottom of the heap IS our goalie! |
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| Kalus in motion |
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| O'Sullivan in place |
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| They have his Number - don't let him get away or he'll score again! |
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| Wellman at the draw! |
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| If you don't get out of my way, I'll kick you out of my way-gotta score! |
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| Action behind Anton in 1. |
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| Bachy, my how you can stretch, says Jordie! |
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| Everything you can do I can do better..! |
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| Ecstatic Fans |
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| Ok, now you know how I did it! Am off to whoop it up! |
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| Intermission feature-duck or catch a ball & get some golf! |
And there you have a few photos of tonight's action, all by artandhockey
Good Night y'all. Be sure to listen and watch Aeros in Oklahoma. And again, see you on Sunday.
