The Salt Lake Golden Eagles drew first blood Saturday night against the Indianapolis Ice but couldn't hold on as the Eagles lost 4-2.
Golden Eagle Paul Kruse scored first - a shot from the top of the left circle in the first period. Ice goalie Ray LeBlanc got a piece of the puck with his glove but flipped it up over his shoulder and in.Salt Lake scored the first goal of the third period as Kevan Melrose lined one from between the circles just as he was checked.
Salt Lake dropped to 1-7. Their next game is Wednesday at Kansas City.