DANBURY SHUT OUT 5-0 BY MOTOR CITY, LOSE FIFTH STRAIGHT

DANBURY – The Danbury Hat Tricks were defeated 5-0 Friday night by the Motor City Rockers. With the loss, the Hat Tricks have now lost their fifth straight game.

Motor City took an early lead at 4:50 when former Hat Trick Drew Welsch stole the puck in the neutral zone and beat Kyle Penton on a breakaway. Later in the first, Welsch scored again, this time off a high-slot wrister, giving the Rockers a 2-0 lead after the first period.

No goals were scored in the second period while Danbury continued to outshoot Motor City during the second period, taking a 28-17 lead through 40 minutes.

Motor City extended their lead 50 seconds into the final period as Avery Smith’s backhander finished off a two-on-one rush. TJ Sneath added another goal at 10:54, his sixth of the season, to make it 4-0, and Smith scored his second of the night with 3 seconds remaining to punctuate the 5-0 win. Ricardo Gonzalez earned a 48-save shutout in net for the Rockers.

The Hat Tricks and Rockers finish out their weekend series 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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