Gulls Win Second in a Row

The Gulls took over sole possession of second place in the International Hockey League’s Western Division with a 7-4 victory Friday night over Salt Lake in front of 3,995 at the Salt Palace.

It is the first time this season the Gulls have won consecutive games--they defeated Phoenix Thursday in San Diego--and they have won their last three out of four games.

With 1:46 left in the third period, Clark Donatelli scored his second goal of the night, to break a 4-4 tie. It was his third goal of the season.

“It’s starting to work for us now,” Gulls Coach Mike O’Connell. “We’re getting used to winning. Things are starting to fit together.”

Mike Gober and Brent Sapergia scored two goals each. Sapergia and Donatelli scored empty net goals in the final minute.

Gull goaltender Glen Hanlon improved to 2-1. He stopped 31 of 35 Golden Eagle shots.