HAMILTON, ON - Aaron Palushaj and Dany Masse recorded one goal and one assist each to lead the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Admirals.
It took twenty-one minutes and four seconds, but the Bulldogs were first to score. Brian Willsie's point shot sailed past Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Jeremy Smith to give the ‘Dogs a 1-0 power play lead. Then, at 6:25 into the second period, a cross-crease pass by Kyle Wilson led to a goal by Chris Mueller to tie the game at 1. Dany Masse got the go-ahead goal on a cross-slot pass from Ian Schultz at 14:49. Just over two minutes later, Aaron Palushaj scored his twelfth of the season, assisted by Andreas Engqvist and Zack FitzGerald, to make it 3-1 Bulldogs. At the end of the second period, Hamilton led Milwaukee 21-16 in shots on goal.
Just 4:01 into the third period, Gabriel Dumont scored his seventh of the season from Schultz and Masse to give the Bulldogs a 4-1 lead. Mueller got his second goal of the night at 13:11 when he beat Hamilton goaltender Robert Mayer on the right side. At the end of the game, Hamilton lead Milwaukee 27 to 23 in shots, earning a 4-2 victory.
The Bulldogs will take to the ice at Ivor Wynne Stadium for their next game on Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 1 p.m. when they face the Toronto Marlies for the 2012 AHL Outdoor Classic presented by Molson and Boston Pizza.
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Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
No scoring
2nd Period:
1. HAM - Brian Willsie - 6 - (Garrett Stafford, Aaron Palushaj) - 1:04 (PP)
2. MIL - Chris Mueller - 16 - (Kyle Wilson, Victor Bartley) - 6:25 (PP)
3. HAM - Dany Masse - 7 - (Ian Schultz) - 14:49
4. HAM - Aaron Palushaj - 12 - (Andreas Engqvist, Zack FitzGerald) - 16:55
3rd period:
5. HAM - Gabriel Dumont - 7 - (Ian Schultz, Dany Masse) - 4:01
6. MIL - Chris Mueller - 17 - (Jani Lajunen) - 6 :49
Scoring:
Milwaukee: 0-1-1 - 2
Hamilton: 0-3-1 - 4
Shots:
Milwaukee: 7-9-7 - 23
Hamilton: 12-9-6 - 27
Goaltending:
Milwaukee: Jeremy Smith (27 shots, 23 saves)
Hamilton: Robert Mayer (23 shots, 21 saves)
Power Play:
Milwaukee: 1-for-5
Hamilton: 1-for-5
Attendance: 2,235
Three Stars:
1. HAM - Ian Schultz (2 assists, +2)
2. HAM - Andreas Engqvist (1 assist, +1)
3. MIL - Chris Mueller (2 goals, 2 shots)
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