Hitmen take commanding 3-0 series lead

Saves of the Game

Early in the first, Martin Jones made key stops while the Americans were out working the Hitmen. These stops proved crucial as the Hitmen bounced back and grabbed a 3-0 lead after the first period.

Move of the Game

Jimmy Bubnick dangles around Ams defenceman Brock Sutherland to set up Kris Foucault for the ice breaker and his 9th of the post-season. Sutherland is still trying to find out where Jimmy went.


Post-Game Comments

Martin Jones - 29 saves in the win

"We knew they were going to be in desperation mode."

On a sweet pad save

"It was a broken play and I was fortunate enough to get a piece of it."

Amerks in same situation as Hitmen were last year

"We don't want to give a team like that any momentum. They are too dangerous and will run with anything we give them."

Jim Hiller - Americans Head Coach

"We have to get to the net. Guys are frustrated. We have to try and relax."