Roanoke went 0-for-3 on the power play, while Pensacola went 0-for-2 in a 3-0 win that completed a two-game sweep over the Dawgs. Four Dawgs ended the game in the locker room early for 10-minute misconduct penalties, while two Ice Flyers received that fate.
An empty net score by Blaszczak with 1:20 remaining made it 3-0, and led to a very chippy end to the game. A score by Marcus Russell with 5:15 remaining made it 2-0 Ice Flyers, and the Dawgs went to an empty net with 2:27 to go. The Dawgs had plenty of chances for an equalizing goal in the final period, once again outpacing Pensacola in shots by a 12-5 margin. Roanoke still trailed 1-0 entering the third period. The Dawgs had two back-to-back power plays after consecutive penalties by Brandon Tucker, but failed to capitalize on the chances. The second period was once again dictated by Roanoke, who outshot the Ice Flyers 14-7 during the middle frame. That score held into the first intermission. A turnover in the neutral zone sprung a 2-on-1 shorthanded chance for the hosts, and Brennan Blasczak scored on a one-timer to make it 1-0 Pensacola at the 12:40 mark. The first period was controlled by the Dawgs for the first 12 or so minutes, holding an 8-2 shots on goal advantage and earning the game's first power play. Mac Berglove made 20-of-22 saves for Roanoke, while Seth Kuhn had a 35-save shutout for Pensacola.
The Rail Yard Dawgs put up a strong defensive effort tonight, but were held off the scoreboard in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Pensacola Ice Flyers on Saturday night.
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