CANES TIE YOTES AS CISAR SHOWS SOURAY WHO IS KING

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In a non conference game, the Phoenix Coyotes and the Carolina Hurricanes got it on in vicious style. The two teams threw hits and scored goals but in the end, neither could be declared the winner. Rookie netminder Robert Gherson of Carolina made another unsuccessful start as he was once again pulled after 5 goals. Theodore came in relief and shut the door.

"We set the tone but we couldn't finish them off," said captain Shane Doan.

With momentum swinging in the Coyotes favor, Marian Cisar laid a solid open ice check on Yotes defenseman Sheldon Souray and the crowd went nuts.

After being drilled by the speedy winger, Souray took matters into his own hands and dropped his gloves on the spot. Cisar saw it coming and as Souray swung his big paw towards Cisar, the Hurricane sniper connected with a devastating uppercut, knocking the large defenseman silly. As the big Souray crashed to the ice, the big man folded like an accordion, seemingly shattering his collarbone.

"He's a big guy, but that's about it," said Cisar. "He thought maybe he could overpower me by charging, but after I unloaded on him, I think he needs his Momma now."

The talented winger, not normally thought of as a tough guy, made quick work of the much bigger adversary. Cisar was given a game misconduct however, after getting a bit too excited about taunting the big defender.

"He's usually being beaten for highlight goals," said Cisar, "but this time he was just beaten in general and I wanted him to know that."

The Canes and Yotes would ultimately tie in the game at five a piece. Canes got solid performances from Doan and Wellwood, who each had 3 points.

The Hurricanes take on the Montreal Canadians tonight.