ABBOTSFORD, BC, – The Texas Stars defeated the Heat 4-1 in front of 2,403 fans at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre on Sunday. Texas goalie Tyler Beskorwany (9-14-0) paved the way to victory by stopping 30 of 31 Abbootsford shots, as the club ended an eight-game drought on the road. Left wing Luke Gazdic scored two third-period goals to help Texas pull away and improve to 11-19-0-1 on the road. Right wing Colton Sceviour had a power-play goal and an assist, as Texas picked up its first win in Abbotsford this season. Forward Francis Wathier also found the back of the net in the win. Abbotsford goalie Leland Irving (17-10-1) suffered the loss with 32 saves.
After a scoreless first period, Texas opened the scoring at 12:47 of the second period. Captain Brad Lukowich blasted a shot from the point and left wing Francis Wathier tipped the puck past goalie Leland Irving for the 1-0 lead. Right wing Colton Sceviour also has an assist on the power-play goal, Wathier’s 13th goal of the year.
The Heat tied the game early in the third period, as defenseman Clay Wilson scored a power-play goal at 34-seconds of the final frame. His 12th goal of the year was set up by Krys Kolanos and Brian Connelly for the 1-1 tie. The Stars countered with their second power-play goal of the night, Colton Sceviour’s 15th goal of the year. Jordie Benn and Scott Glennie each had an assist on the eventual game-winning goal at 5:57 of the third period for the 2-1 Texas lead. Left wing Luke Gazdic added two insurance goals to help the Stars pull away down the stretch. He scored his seventh goal of the year at 9:33 to make it 3-1 and he scored his eigthth goal of the year at 15:22 for the 4-1 final.
Texas returns home to take on the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:30 p.m. .
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