ALLEN, TX – The Utah Grizzlies defeated the Allen Americans 3-1 Saturday night at Allen Event Center to take both games of the weekend series.
“We played some hockey today,” Utah Head Coach/General Manager Tim Branham said. “Everyone’s pulling the rope and we’re gaining confidence.”
For the second-straight game, new addition Jake Marchment (10th goal of season) gave Utah a 1-0 lead on a first period power-play goal as he tipped in a Rob Mann blast as Ryan Misiak also picked up an assist.
Utah took a 2-1 lead on a power-play goal from Brad Navin (9th goal) with 1:42 left in the second period 2:47 after Allen tied the game with a power-play goal. Austin Ortega (one goal, one assist) found Navin between the circles for a blast as Taylor Richart also picked up a helper.
The 2-1 score held for 32:44 as Utah killed two penalties to keep the lead before Austin Ortega knocked in a rebound on a James Melindy blast as Michael Pelech also picked up an assist.
Utah goaltender Joel Rumpel stopped 32 of 33 in the victory.
The Grizzlies went 2-for-6 on the power-play and 5-for-6 on the penalty-kill.
The Grizzlies return home for a Maverik Monday Matinee Monday against Idaho at 1:30 p.m.
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