(UP) Eissporthalle LinzMartin Brodeur blanked the Blackwings earlier tonight as the Spurs skated to a 5-0 win. In addition to Brodeur's outstanding effort, rookie blueliner Matt Hunwick helped lead the way. Surprisingly, Coach Q had Hunwick on the top defense pairing with Lubomir Visnovsky to start the game and the rookie responded with 3 assists.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would assist on goals by Joe Sakic, Vinny Lecavalier and Petr Sykora.
I'm pumped", the excited Hunwick said in an after game interview with the Neues Volksblatt sports reporter.
Blueliner Jeff Finger, in his first appearance of the season, logged an incredible 27 minutes of ice time while starting the game assigned to the second unit defense pairing.
Coach Q said after the game, "Looks like we'll be rolling the same lineup tomorrow night back home in Denver vs. Bismarck. No reason not to after this performance. Get your rest on the plane boys."
Dasher Notes
In addition to Brodeur and Hunwick's performance, Captain Joe posted a goal and 2 assists while Peter Sykora lit the lamp twice himself including the game winner. Sykora suddenly finds himself leading the Spurs in goal scoring with 4 in 5 games including both game winners.
Reported by Peter Puckhead
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