Las Vegas Knights vs. Arizona Heat: January 31, 2010 Arizona Sports Complex
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15 February 2010
The Knights traveled to Phoenix to face off against the Arizona Heat for the second time this season. The Knights 5-0 on the season were looking to keep their perfect season. Unfortunately the Heat were up to the task on the night. Arizona struck first early in the first quarter. The knights responded quickly leveling the score. However, defensive mistakes allowed the Heat to end the quarter with a score line of 3-1. The second quarter was one that the Knights wanted to forget; their worst this season. The knights got into foul trouble early and set up an advantage power play for Phoenix, which provided the opportunity to extend the lead. Heat continued to put on the pressure, and despite Knights goal keeper making several saves, the Heat took advantage of an exposed back post to bag another 3 goals ending the half with a 7-1 lead.
The Knights came out strong in the third quarter, but were a bit unlucky with a deflected goal. Already down, the Knights eventually found their form and managed to put a couple of goals in the net. The fourth quarter was the strongest quarter on the night for the Knights. Unfortunately their form came too late on the day to recover. In addition, the Knights spent a large portion of the quarter on Defensive power-play which did not help the situation. Despite being down a man for a large portion of the quarter, they still managed to get another two goals. Goals came from Travis, Roberto, Itzik, Mitch, and Josh.
Despite the 11-5 loss, the Knights still hold the driver’s seat in the Southwest Division, level on points with rivals San Diego Fusion, but a substantial goal difference. The Knights will hold their last two games at home against ASC Hammers February 14th and San Diego Fusion February21st.
