Barry Brust makes one of 39 saves on the night to lead the Abbotsford Heat past the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
On Saturday night at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, the hometown Heat used the ol’ shootout to decide the second half of a back-to-back against the Texas Stars. All-Star goaltender Barry Brust made 39 saves on 40 shots for the 2-1 win — like this one during a first period that saw the visitors gain a 17-9 advantage on the shot clock. Below you’ll find a plethora of pictures from the game, including a still from the winning shootout goal by Krys Kolanos.
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Abbotsford goaltender Barry Brust makes one of 39 saves on the night to lead the hometown Heat past the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Krys Kolanos scored once on the power play, and buried this shootout attempt for the winner as the home side won 2-1 over the Texas Stars on December 15, 2012. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Ben Street hustles in on the forecheck during a 2-1 shootout win over the visiting Texas Stars. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Akim Aliu speeds through the neutral zone during a 2-1 shootout win by the home side over the visiting Texas Stars. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat defenseman Joe Piskula keeps a close watch on Texas Stars winger Colton Sceviour during the Heat’s 2-1 shootout win on December 15, 2012. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat defenseman Joe Callahan reaches in to deflect a shot by Texas Stars forward Cody Eakin during Abbotsford’s 2-1 shootout victory on December 15, 2012. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Dustin Sylvester skates into the attacking zone during a 2-1 shootout victory over the Texas Stars. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Ben Walter lines up a check during a 2-1 shootout win over the Texas Stars on December 15, 2012. Earlier this season, Walter became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat forward Carter Bancks faces off against Alex Chiasson of the Texas Stars in AHL action on December 15, 2012. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Abbotsford Heat defenseman Chris Breen squares off for a first period scrap against Texas Stars winger Francis Wathier during a 2-1 shootout victory for the Heat. Give the decision to Barry Brust’s late, great Movember Brustache. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on December 15, 2012. Texas defenseman Maxime Fortunus, who has perhaps the coolest name ever to grace an AHL roster, manned the blueline for the visitors in the loss. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on December 15, 2012. Texas defenseman Maxime Fortunus, who has perhaps the coolest name ever to grace an AHL roster, manned the blueline for the visitors in the loss. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on December 15, 2012. Texas defenseman Jordie Benn, older brother of Dallas Stars regular Jamie Benn, manned the blueline for the visitors in the loss. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on December 15, 2012. Texas defenseman Jordie Benn, older brother of Dallas Stars regular Jamie Benn, manned the blueline for the visitors in the loss. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on December 15, 2012. Here Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak gets one of the team’s 40 shots as goaltender Jack Campbell looks on. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
The Abbotsford Heat defeated the Texas Stars 2-1 in a shootout on December 15, 2012. Texas defenseman Patrik Nemeth lets loose with an outlet pass behind his own net during second period action. This is not a quote, but Nemeth wobbled after the game and told whoever would listen, “I just want to kiss you.” Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
