It was a Battle of Goalies between the Manitoba Moose and Toronto

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Winnipeg, MB. – Last nights win for he Manitoba Moose means The Moose have now gone 13 games without a regulation loss. That ties the franchise record for consecutive games recording a point set in 1997-98 and 2009-10.

The Moose beat the Toronto Marlies by a 2-1 score on Saturday. Watch all the video highlights on the front page of the Manitoba Post, click here.

Toronto controlled the play early, but were unable to solve goaltender Michael Hutchinson. Manitoba, who is now 10 – 0 – 1 in his last eleven starts. Toronto drew back-to-back power plays, but were unable to capitalize against the AHL’s top penalty kill unit. The Moose were outshot 11-6 after the first period, but the game remained scoreless.

It was Manitoba that started fast in the second period, with Peter Stoykewych scoring his fifth of the season, tying a career high, From that point on the action was end to end with Hutchinson and Marlies goalie Garret Sparks stopping odd man rushes and breakaways. The Moose kept Toronto off the score board again at the end of the second.

The third period was more of the same from the net minders. Sparks stopped a two-on-one chance from JC Lipon, and a breakaway from Mason Appleton in quick succession, while Hutchinson frustrated the Marlies and their fans, who were waiting for a goal to cue their Teddy Bear Toss. After killing a few late penalties, the Moose extended their lead thanks to hard work from Mason Appleton, giving way to an empty net goal for captain Patrice Cormier. Jeremy Bracco finally solved Hutchinson with just 21 seconds left and the net empty, ending the shutout bid, but the Moose held on for the 2-1 victory.

The Manitoba Post with notes from Manitoba Moose Hockey Club

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