Whalers beat Spirit 4-2 in Plymouth

Plymouth Whalers snap 7-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Saginaw Spirit

Author: Dave Bartkowiak Jr. , Online News Editor, dbartkowiak@wdiv.com
Published On: Dec 27 2012 04:54:37 PM EST   Updated On: Dec 27 2012 04:59:07 PM EST
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PLYMOUTH, Mich. -

The Plymouth Whalers returned from the holiday break Thursday with a victory over their division rivals Saginaw Spirit, 4-2 at Compuware Arena.

The Whalers had lost seven in a row before Thursday's win.

The Spirit's Eric Locke opened the scoring midway through the 1st period. The Whalers didn't tie it up until early in the 2nd period with a goal from Matthew Mistele. But Saginaw stormed back with a power play goal from Garret Ross.

The Whalers grabbed the lead with a goal apiece from Alex Aleardi and Tom Wilson, only about two minutes apart midway through the 2nd period. Wilson's was a power play goal.

Plymouth added a timely insurance goal late in the 3rd period to secure the victory.

The Whalers (15-11-5-3) are in 6th place in the Western Conference with 38 points. The Spirit (14-17-3-2) are sitting back in 9th place with just 33 points.

Plymouth hosts the 1st place London Knights at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at Compuware Arena.

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