AJIHL 2014
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Perth Sharks outlasts Perth Pelicans, 3-2Xtreme Ice Arena Sat, Oct 11, 2014 The game between Perth Sharks and Perth Pelicans was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Perth Sharks emerged with a 3-2 win. No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Benedik Stolze at 3:15 of the third period. Tomek Sak had a great game for Perth Sharks, netting two goals. Sak scored at 6:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Perth Sharks and again while 1:48 into the second to make the score 2-0 Perth Sharks. Perth Sharks managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Perth Sharks finished below its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. By firing 22 shots on goal, Perth Sharks exceeded the 4.5 shots it averages per game this year. More assists for Perth Sharks came via William Moffatt, Bruno Stolze, Cory Pudney, and James Woodman, who each chipped in one. With 19 shots on target during the contest, Perth Pelicans exceeded the 1.5 shot it averages per game this year. Perth Pelicans was helped by Rhys Dumpleton, who tallied one goal. Dumpleton scored short handed 11:08 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Perth Pelicans was on a disadvantage when Blake Georgeff went off the ice for holding. Kieren Webster also scored for Perth Pelicans. Perth Sharks' Rowan Sobey stopped 17 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Perth Sharks registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Stephen McCann made 12 saves before being replaced by Dathan Pleiter, who took the loss and made seven saves. Perth Pelicans incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.
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