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Sterling nets SO winner for Thrashers hours after getting called up

Associated Press

Saturday, March 14, 2009

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Brett Sterling, back in the NHL for the first time since November, became a hero for the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. Hours after being called up from the minors, the 24-year old rookie scored the only goal in a shootout, giving Atlanta a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. "I was kind of surprised," said Sterling, who played in his fourth NHL game this season after playing in 13 last season. "I haven't done great in shootouts in the American league the last two years ...

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