Ending
the calendar year on a strong note, the RoadRunners secured that
elusive 20th win, broke a four-game losing streak, and kept pace with
Amarillo and Texas in what has become a tough South Division race.
Michal
Pastor broke the ice on Friday night in the first period, whizzing the
puck past Ryan Kellenberger at 5:42 to give the RoadRunners a 1-0 lead
heading into the second.
Pastor’s
cross checking penalty at 12:17 paved the way for Nate Chasteen’s
game-tying power play goal at 13:28. Five minutes later, Patrick Pollack
picked an excellent time to score his first goal of the season,
restoring the RoadRunners advantage 2-1.
Late
in the third, Brandon Brossoit tallied his third goal in as many games
to give the RoadRunners a 3-1 lead that the Jr. Blues were unable to
overcome. On the goal, Kyle Sharkey collected the 100th point of his
RoadRunner career.
Spencer
Viele ended his personal two-game losing streak with a strong
performance in the net, stopping 16 of 17 shots on goal and holding off
five of six power plays.
The
RoadRunners will travel to Wichita Falls next weekend to take on the
Wildcats. Fans in Topeka are invited to watch the games at Blind Tiger
Brewery and Restaurant. The games begin at 7pm but get there early as
seats are limited.
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