ROCHESTER TAKES 3 GOAL LEAD INTO 3RD PERIOD BUT FALLS 4-3

The Rochester Americans, on home ice and hosting the Providence Bruins for
their first matchup of the season, was hoping to extend their unbeaten streak
to six games. Didn't happen. STEFFON WALBY put the Amerks ahead with his goal
at 5:08 of the first period. The score remained unchanged until the third
period, when the lights flashed a total of six times. Dean Melanson and Mike
Hurlbut cushioned the Rochester lead, but Providence came back to score goals
at 3:54, 11:15, 16:55 and 17:25 of the third period. Martin Biron made 31
saves and the Amerks put only 19 shots on net in the game.
The score wasn't the only problem facing the Rochester team. All-Star
defenseman Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre left the ice at 7:23 with a sprained wrist
after he was the victim of an after-the-whistle check by Landon Wilson.
Another problem was with youthful defender Cory Sarich. Upset by a eyebrow-
raising obstruction penalty in the third period, he complained to the referee
about his officiating that evening and received an additional unsportsmanlike
conduct penalty which lead to one of the Bruins' goals.
The Amerks are on the road as we speak and will face the Lowell Lock Monsters
tomorrow (Sunday) at 5:05 pm. Defenseman Grand-Pierre is doubtful for that
game. Look for an update to come along soon after the game!

Until then,
GO AMERKS!!

Jon D. LeRoy,
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