Minor league update: Penguins, Thiessen fall to Syracuse

Monday, 31 December 2012 19:14

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Goaltender Brad Thiessen (right) made 32 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-1 home loss to the Syracuse Crunch tonight.

The Penguins' lone goal was scored by center Trevor Smith on a power-play. Smith scored with one second remaining in regulation to avoid the shutout. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has lost 10 out of its past 11 games.

The Penguins' next game is Friday on the road against the Binghamton Senators, 7:05 p.m.

Forward Luke Pither had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers who fell at home to the Elmira Jackals, 3-2, tonight.

Goaltender Peter Delmas made 34 saves for the Nailers. Defenseman Andrew Hotham scored the other goal for Wheeling. The Nailers have dropped three out of their past four games.

The Nailers' next game is Friday at home against the Trenton Titans, 7 p.m.