Marco Franchini's first career OHL goal - a powerplay marker - at 10:02 of the first period gave our Attack an early lead. Marco's shot rebounded off the glass behind the Saginaw net, off the back of Spirit goaltender Ryan Daniels and in the net. Wayne Simmonds and Michael D'Orazio assisted.

But the Spirit came right back with two PP goals of their own 1:23 apart. Patrick Asselin deflected a shot behind Attack netminder David Davenport at 12:21 while Jack Combs was lucky enough to have his shot deflect off an Attack defender at 13:44 to give the Spirit a first period 2-1 lead.

Second period play has never been one of our franchise's strong periods. No change in Saginaw. Mid-period goals by Jan Mursak at 11:42 and Asselin at 13:10 gave the Spirit a 4-1 two period lead.

Saginaw is a tough barn to rally in, but rally our boys did. Just 40 seconds into the third, Wayne Simmonds found the back of the net with his first of the season from Scott Tregunna and Milan Doczy and then it was 11:16 when Matt Carter's first of the season from Joshua Domingues and Franchini brought our Attack to within one goal of tying this affair up.

Unfortunately, Saginaw nailed this game shut with a PP goal at 13:15 from the stick of Ryan McDonough.

Final score Saginaw 5 - Owen Sound 3.

The Spirit went 3 for 6 on the PP while our Attack were 1 for 1.

The Spirit were awarded all 3 Star's of the Game. Combs, Asselin and Tomas Zaborsky.

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Sunday, our Attack travel up the Michigan peninsula to take on the Soo Greyhounds. Game time iis 7:00 p.m.. Our boys sure will be late getting home if they intend to travel back to Owen Sound after that game.

All Attack road games can be heard on Bear Radio, 560/1490 on your AM dial or by clicking here for the RealAudio broadcast.

Tune in for the play-by-play with Fred Wallace. Air time is 10 minutes before the planned game start time. Fred will bring you the pre-game show which usually includes an interview with a Coach from each team, an update on what to expect, related news he may have been able to dig up in the media room and the lineups for the game.

Next home game for our Attack is Wednesday, October 3rd when the Plymouth Whalers will be in town. Game time at the J.D. McArthur Arena is 7:00 p.m.

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The Attack box office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and game days 9:00 a.m. through to the end of the second period.

Phone orders at 371-7452 or toll free 1-866-5ATTACK.

Internet orders at www.attackhockey.com.