DANBURY DOWNED BY TWIN CITY 6-2 IN HOME OPENER

DANBURY – The Danbury Hat Tricks suffered their first loss of the season Friday night as the Twin City Thunderbirds took a 6-2 win at the Danbury Ice Arena.

The Thunderbirds, playing their first game of the 2026-27 season, came out firing in the first period. At 5:14, Joe McCormick opened the scoring with his first career goal. Two minutes later, Zach White beat Kyle Penton on a breakaway to double the visitors’ lead. Twin City added another, this time on the powerplay, one minute later when Joey Colatarci’s one-timer snuck past Penton for the Thunderbirds’ third. Later in the period, Twin City converted on the powerplay yet again as Dominic Dumas found the net, giving the Thunderbirds a 4-0 lead after one.

Genaro Fronduto got Danbury on the scoreboard to start the second period off a wrister on the powerplay. Despite outshooting the Thunderbirds 19-12, the score would remain at 4-1 after two periods.

Twenty-five seconds into the third, Scott Swanson won a loose puck in the neutral zone and slotted home a breakaway to make it 5-1. Fronduto would score his second of the night at 8:50 to cut it to a three-goal game. However, with 1:27 remaining, Brandon Logan scored a sixth for the visitors, sealing the 6-2 victory.

The Hat Tricks and Thunderbirds go at it again tomorrow night at the Danbury Ice Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00pm.

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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