SAN JOSE, Calif. – Goaltender Jon Gillies stopped 25 of the 27 shots he faced Saturday afternoon at SAP Center, but the Stockton Heat could not generate the offense and fell to the San Jose Barracuda 2-0.
The Barracuda played the matinee game in honor of military veterans, as they sported the red, white and blue colors of the American Flag with their logo on the front; Including a field of stars on their arms and legs.
It was a positive night for the Heat in terms of generating opportunities on the man advantage, seeing eight power-play chances come their way, but Mantas Armalis and San Jose’s top-ranked penalty kill stood tall and led the Barracuda to the win.
The Stockton Heat will now return home to the friendly confines of Stockton Arena for three-straight contests, beginning with a Friday–Saturday back-to-back against the Bakersfield Condors next weekend.
Here’s a few of the best shots from that game, shot by Jack Lima.
Andrew Mangiapane (26) battles Barclay Goodrow (23) for the puck during third period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Mantas Armalis makes one of his 19 saves during his 2-0 shutout victory over the Stockton Heat on Saturday afternoon – Photo by Jack Lima
John McCarthy (17) and Mike Angelidis (10 fight for the puck after a face off – Photo by Jack Lima
Jacob Middleton (67) Oliver Kylington (4) Andrew Mangiapane (26) and Barclay Goodrow (23) collide during first period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Hunter Smith (34) and Dan Kelly (46) fight during second period action on Saturday afternoon – Photo by Jack Lima
Heat goalie Jon Gillies (32) makes a save on Barracudas’ foward Daniel O’Regan (65) – Photo by Jack Lima
Heat fowards Mark Janlowski (17) and Andrew Mangiapane (26) try to get position in front of goalie Mantas Armalis in the final minute of the game – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda players Mantas Armalis (33) and Joaklm Ryan (47) in their Military Appreciation specialty jerseys – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda goalie Mantas Armalis makes a save on Heat defenceman Rasmus Andersson (14) as Julius Bergman (63) defends – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda defenceman Mirco Mueller carries the puck around the net – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda center Colin Blackwell (43) looses his balance in front of Kenney Morrison (7) as he cases the puck behind the net – Photo by Jack Lima
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