Flames win in shootout after conceding late

Photos; John Uwins

CJ Mette saved 32 shots on his Coventry debut but that wasn't enough to earn his team a win. The Blaze did however get a late equaliser to earn a point before Guildford won in a a shootout.

Travis Fullerton made a fantastic save in the game’s first point of note early on, stacking the pads on the spin to deny Luke Ferrara. Guildford capitalised on that by scoring the opening goal a few minutes later with Ian Watters finishing a move on the powerplay at 7:26 that started in the Flames' own zone.

Guildford looked to be heading towards a one-goal win but the Blaze's superior shot count in the third period eventually saw them force an equaliser. Andrew Johnson was the visitors' hero 1:21 before the end of regulation time. With each team taking a point after 60 minutes it was then into overtime, but no goals followed.

Eventually, Guildford were to win things in a shootout - Ian Watters and TJ Foster scored for Guildford - Charles Corcoran, Janne Lakkonen, Luke Ferrara and Drew Schistel were all unable to find the net for the Blaze.

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