The Gulls began back-to-back matchups against the Grand Rapids with a 4-3 overtime setback at Van Andel Arena. Despite the overtime loss, San Diego has earned points in six of their last seven games (5-1-1-0) and seven of the last nine games (5-2-1-1).
Max Jones opened the scoring with his second goal at 11:25 of the first period, with both of his goals this season coming against Grand Rapids (also Dec. 11). Chris Wideman picked up an assist on the play, his fourth point the last seven games (1-3=4).
Daniel Sprong picked up an assist to push his point streak to four games (1-3=4). He also has 11 points his last 11 games (4-7=11) and 7-13=20 points his last 21 contests.
Kiefer Sherwood scored his 11th goal of the season at 15:14 of the opening frame, his fourth goal his last five games (4-0=4). Brendan Guhle recorded the lone assist on Sherwood’s goal, giving him 2-2=4 points his last six games.
Troy Terry netted his third goal and 10th point (3-7=10) at 6:50 of the third period to mark points in six of his seven games to date.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 34 shots in regulation and overtime, including his first penalty shot of the season at 19:56 of the second period (Dominic Turgeon). San Diego goaltenders have stopped seven-of-nine penalty shot opportunities all time.
Stolarz earned an assist on the Terry goal, his fourth of the season and sixth career helper. Stolarz leads the AHL in goaltender assists (4) and is one of five goaltenders with multiple assists. The others each have two assists, including Anton Forsberg (Charlotte), Andrew Hammond (Rochester), Igor Shesterkin (Hartford), Artyom Zagidulin (Stockton).
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