DETROIT – The Plymouth Whalers have erased a 2-0 series deficit.
The Whalers topped the Guelph Storm Thursday night, 5-2, to even the opening round playoff series at 2-2.
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Whalers left winger Mitchell Heard put in the go-ahead goal in the third period. Alex Aleardi gave Plymouth two more insurance goals and the Storm couldn't rally back.
Guelph outshot Plymouth 14-7 in the first period and had two goals waived off.
Whalers goalie Scott Wedgewood gave a solid performance with 31 saves.
Despite a shaky start, Plymouth outshot Guelph 34-33.
They will look to take the lead in this series in Game 5 on Saturday at Compuware Arena.
-- Whalers left winger Mitchell Heard -- www.PlymouthWhalers.com