JACKSONVILLE, FL – On a night honoring women in sports, the Jacksonville Icemen rebranded as the Lunas in honor of their women’s youth program, with the visiting Ghost Pirates doing the same as the Sirens. Despite a spirited contest, the Lunas (3-6-3) fell to the Sirens (5-6-1) 4-0 on home ice on Saturday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Jacksonville goaltender Cameron Rowe made 29 saves on 33 shots faced.
Jacksonville will look to bounce back Friday night as they get set for a two-game weekend against the Orlando Solar Bears, with Friday’s contest at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and Saturday’s in Orlando at the Kia Center.
FIRST PERIOD
Outside of one shift, Jacksonville was the better team, out-shooting and out-chancing Savannah. Unfortunately, on one shift that the Sirens were able to pressure Jacksonville in their own zone, Savannah was able to get the go-ahead goal. Though they trailed, the Lunas continued to press, carrying momentum into the first intermission.
SECOND PERIOD
The middle period was a back-and-forth affair with both the Lunas and the Sirens trading power plays and chances back and forth. Defense was at a premium as the score remained the same through two periods of play.
THIRD PERIOD
Jacksonville came into the third period, unlike Friday night, with confidence that they could find the equalizer based on a strong second period performance. Like Friday night, however, Savanna jumped on Jacksonville for three unanswered goals in the third period, extending their lead to 4-0 by the time the final horn sounded.
Despite the loss, the Icemen penalty kill remained perfect on the night, skating off all three Savannah power plays. Jacksonville has killed off 13 of their last 14 penalties against over four games. The Icemen will be back in action on Friday night and Saturday night for a home-and-home weekend with the Orlando Solar Bears, with Friday’s contest at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 7:00 pm.
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