18°c A few clouds
6°c Clear
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
Varone, Rochester Americans win 3-2 after 10-round shootout with Abbotsford Heat
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Phil Varone, Mark Mancari, Patrick Rissmiller and Alex Biega scored in a 10-round shootout as the Rochester Americans edged the Abbotsford Heat 3-2 on Sunday in American Hockey League action.
Varone also scored in regulation time as Rochester (31-22-4) continued a five-game point streak. Matt Ellis had a goal in the first period for the Americans. David Leggio made 35 saves and turned aside seven shootout attempts for the win.
Drew MacKenzie's third-period goal forced the extra time for Abbotsford (28-25-9), while Akim Aliu scored in the second. Aliu also had a shootout goal, as did Blair Jones and Tyler Ruegsegger.
Danny Taylor stopped 30 shots and six skaters in the shootout for the Heat.
Rochester was 0 for 2 on the power play, while Abbotsford went 0 for 3.
More AHL
- Back to Top
- Return to AHL
More AHL
(1 of 4 articles for this month)
Toronto Marlies stay alive in AHL playoffs with win over Grand Rapids Griffins
05/18/2013 9:54 PM 0GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Toronto Marlies were not going down without a fight.
The Marlies staved off post-season elimination Saturday ...
Poll
Most Popular AHL
- Missing playoffs a rarity for True North group
- Grand Rapids Griffins beat Toronto Marlies 4-1, take 3-1 series lead
- Toronto Marlies stay alive in AHL playoffs with win over Grand Rapids Griffins
- Missing playoffs a rarity for True North group
- Toronto Marlies stay alive in AHL playoffs with win over Grand Rapids Griffins
- Toronto Marlies lose Game 3 of AHL semifinals, 5-4 to Grand Rapids Griffins
- Tomas Tatar, Griffins whip Marlies 7-0 to start AHL playoff series
- Acton scores winner as Marlies beat Griffins 4-2 to even semifinal series 1-1
- Grand Rapids Griffins beat Toronto Marlies 4-1, take 3-1 series lead
- Vinny Saponari gets hang of pro game in IceCaps' 4-3 win over Pirates
- D'Amigo helps Marlies to playoff win over Americans; Toronto leads series 2-0
- Gardiner has three points as Marlies hold on for 5-4 victory over IceCaps
- St. John's loses home finale as Kolarik hat trick lifts Penguins over IceCaps
- Missing playoffs a rarity for True North group
- Meanwhile, down on the farm, IceCaps drop finale
- D'Amigo helps Marlies to playoff win over Americans; Toronto leads series 2-0
- Dylan Yeo has shootout winner in Marlies 4-3 victory over IceCaps
- Acton scores in OT to help Marlies advance past Americans in AHL playoffs
- Greg Scott leads Marlies past Americans 6-3 to take 1-0 playoff series lead
- Acton scores winner as Marlies beat Griffins 4-2 to even semifinal series 1-1
- Scheifele pots four to power Colts
- Tomas Tatar, Griffins whip Marlies 7-0 to start AHL playoff series
- Bulldogs struggle to score as Hackett makes 30 saves in Americans 4-1 win
Ads by Google
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.