BINGHAMTON OVERCOMES FIRST-PERIOD DEFICIT TO WIN 6-2 VS DANBURY

DANBURY – The Danbury Hat Tricks were defeated 6-2 at home on Friday night vs the Binghamton Black Bears. After the Hat Tricks led heading into the first intermission, Binghamton exploded for four goals in the second period, never looking back in the teams’ first of 11 matchups this season. The Hat Tricks fall to 2-3, losing their third straight game.

Grady Friedman scored the opening goal halfway through the first period at 9:14. 30 seconds into the powerplay, the second-year forward capitalized on an open net, firing one home past a sprawling Graham Burke.

Binghamton tied up the game two minutes into the second period off a blue-line wrister from Brendan Doyle, his second of the season. Just over a minute later, the Black Bears took the lead with Jordan Carter scoring at 3:02. Chance Gorman made it 3-1 at 7:10, netting his league-leading 10th goal of the season. C.J. Stubbs would add another on the powerplay at 10:52, capping off a dominant second period.

Stubbs found his second goal, again on the powerplay, halfway through the third period at 10:52 from the low right circle. Grady Friedman secured his second goal of the game on a shorthanded attempt from Eli Rivers, but Binghamton struck again 19 seconds later as Chance Gorman got his second of the night and the final for the Black Bears. The game would end 6-2.

The Hat Tricks will travel up to Binghamton tomorrow night for the second game of the weekend series. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM at Visions Veteran Memorial Arena.

The Danbury Hat Tricks are a professional hockey team based in Danbury, CT and compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Since their founding in 2019, the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Champions have brought thrilling, fast-paced, and hard-hitting hockey to the Danbury Ice Arena, earning a reputation for their competitive spirit, electric atmosphere and strong community ties. The team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable game-day experience for fans of all ages while proudly representing the city of Danbury.

Off the ice, the Hat Tricks are committed to fostering connections within the local community through outreach programs with schools, businesses and charities. By developing top-tier hockey talent and growing the sport in the region, the Hat Tricks aim to bring the community together and deliver entertainment that leaves a lasting impact.

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