Hawks losing streak hits 4

The Icehawks just can't catch a break. Despite out shooting Flint 47-20, the Icehawks are now 0-4 on the season. Port Huron controlled the play and the puck most of the night but Flint's Goaltender Jordan Alford had a great bounce back game after he was lit up for 11 goals against Fort Wayne including 8 in the 3rd period,in his last start.

The Generals started scoring off when John Dipace went top deck on Icehawks rookie Kevin Desfosses to give the Generals a early 1-0 lead. In the 2nd period the Icehawks newcomer Jason Chafe would tie the game up 1 a piece when he netted his first goal of the season. The Icehawks outshot the Generals 16-4 in the 2nd period.

Things got a bit wild in the 3rd period when Flint's Max Mathieu ran into Icehawks goal Kevin Desfosses knocking him backwards into the net, Desfosses got up and threw a few punches before Jeff Zehr came in to defend his goaltender. Jeff Zehr was giving a 10 minute misconduct and a 5 minute major.

The Generals then scored an odd goal when Matt Elich put one off of Ian Turners skate that bounced past Desfosses to put the Generals up 2-1. The Icehawks showed signs of last year's team though when newcomer Daniel Tetrault scored his first of the year that tied the game up 2-2.

With exactly 30 seconds left, The Icehawks captain Tab Lardner hooked Kris Mallette in front of the icehawks goal and received a 2 minute penalty which the Generals would capitalize on when Justin Depretis put the Generals up for good with just 14 seconds left with a power play goal in between Desfosses legs.

Desfosses (0-1) made his pro debut and looked strong but took the loss. Flint General's Jordan Alford improved to 1-1 on the year with the victory stopping 45 of 47 shots.

Icehawks were 0-2 on the power play, Flint was 1-2

The announced attendance was 1,296

Rory Smith and Rob Cowan were scratched for the game.

The Three stars of the game were 3.) Greg Bullock 2.) Justin Depretis 1.) Jordan Alford all from Flint.

The Icehawks return to action tonight at McMorran Arena against the Muskegon LumberJacks. Game time is 7:30

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