BARRACUDA CLIPPED BY CANUCKS, 5-2
Dec 5, 2021
Abbotsford, B.C.- The San Jose Barracuda (6-9-1-0) fell to the Abbotsford Canucks (7-7-2) by a score of 5-2 on Sunday night at the Abbotsford Centre, splitting the weekend set after a 6-4 win on Saturday.
· Scott Reedy collected two assists and has points in five straight (5+3=8). The rookie forward has netted nine goals and six assists for 15 points in 14 games this season and now ranks sixth among AHL freshmen in scoring.
· Ryan Merkley scored his first goal of the year and his first over his last 31 AHL games. Merkley now has points in three consecutive contests (1+3=4).
· Sasha Chmelevski scored his second goal of the season and now has eight points (2+6=8) in 16 games played. He is currently on a three-game point streak (1+2=3). Chmelevksi’s goal snapped an eight-game drought.
· Sheldon Dries scored twice for the Canucks. He currently leads the team in points with 19 (12+7=19) in 16 games played.
· Jarid Lukosevicius notched a goal and an assist for Abbotsford and now has seven points (4+3=7) in 17 games played.
· Spencer Martin (2-0-1-0) stopped 23 on 25 shots en-route to his second win of the season.
The Barracuda return to action on Tues. Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. against the Stockton Heat at the Stockton Arena and are back at home on Sat., Dec. 11 against the Canucks. All Saturday home games this season will feature $3 beers. For tickets go to SJBarracuda.com/tickets. Saturday is the team's annual Teddy Bear Toss game. For more info, CLICK HERE.
Join The Battery for the new home of the Barracuda, you can put down a $50 deposit on Ticketmaster (CLICK HERE). Submitting your deposit will secure your spot next season at the team’s brand-new 4,200-seat arena which is set to open next Aug. Once you secure a membership, one of our team members will contact you.
Place your deposit by Dec. 12 and receive a complimentary two-day pass to the ’22 NHL Rookie Faceoff which will be held at the Barracuda’s future home. Contact us today at 408-999-5757 to speak to one of our representatives or email us at sales@sjbarracuda.com.
