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Final 
December 28, 2001 
7:30 PM 
Rocky River Pirates   2 
Cleveland Heights Tigers   3 
@  Cleveland Heights
  Heights Holiday Tournament
 
 

Photos
Dan Crowell makes a diving attempt to break up the play.
Ben Gaglioti rejects a Rocky River wrap-around.
Chris Matthews does not give in along the boards.
Chris Pesek slides toward the boards after his goal against Rocky River.
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Recap

The Tigers survived a late charge by Rocky River to hold on for a 3-2 win in the Heights Holiday Tournament. The fine goaltending of Ben Gaglioti allowed Heights to take a 2-0 lead into the third period despite being outshot 24-14. The Tigers' two-goal lead was constructed with a Ben Winger powerplay goal in the first period, and a Chris Pesek goal in the second period. It looked like the Tigers were on their way to a shutout until the defense evaporated in the final five minutes. Rocky River scored with three and a half minutes left and then had a number of chances to even things up. With just over one minute remaining, Jeff Houser answered the Pirates' goal with a coast-to-coast solo effort, but Heights did not recapture the momentum. Rocky River won the ensuing faceoff and drove down the ice for their second goal just seven seconds later. The Tigers' defense finally recovered just enough to keep Rocky River off the board for the final minute. The Pirates outshot the Tigers 32-22 but it wasn't enough to beat Ben Gaglioti and his 30 saves.

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