JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Savannah Ghost Pirates, proud ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, fell 3-2 in overtime to the Jacksonville Icemen on Tuesday morning.
FIRST PERIOD
The game got off to a physical start as Max Dorrington and Drew Kuzma dropped the gloves just three seconds into the contest. The fight resulted in a brief delay as officials cleaned blood off the ice.
After play resumed, the Icemen struck first when Bennett MacArthur fired a shot past Christian Cicigoi to give Jacksonville an early 1-0 lead 1:06 into the game.
Jacksonville extended its advantage with just under five minutes remaining in the period when Joey Berkopec scored to make it 2-0.
SECOND PERIOD
Neither team found the back of the net in the second period, as Jacksonville maintained its 2-0 lead heading into the second intermission. Savannah recorded 23 shots on goal through the first two periods but could not get a shot past Icemen goaltender Cameron Rowe.
THIRD PERIOD
The Ghost Pirates finally broke through with 8:44 remaining in regulation when Emil Pieniniemi (3) scored to cut Jacksonville's lead to 2-1.
Savannah continued its push and eventually evened the score 1:01 later when Kasper Lundell (2) scored amid a scramble in the crease, tying the game at 2-2 and forcing overtime.
OVERTIME
Jacksonville's Jacques Bouquot ended the contest with the game-winning goal, firing the puck past Cicigoi to secure a 3-2 victory for the Icemen. Despite the overtime loss, Savannah earned a point in the standings.
Rowe earned the win for Jacksonville, stopping 31 of 33 shots. Cicigoi took the loss for Savannah, making 20 saves on 23 shots
The Ghost Pirates return home to Enmarket Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, for their School Day game, presented by Country Financial, against the Atlanta Gladiators. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET. For tickets and additional information, visit ghostpirateshockey.com.
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