GAME RECAP: HAT TRICKS OUTLAST THE PROWLERS 4-3 IN OVERTIME

hat tricks outlast the prowlers 4-3 in overtime

The Danbury Hat Tricks (20-24-5-5) won their third straight game Saturday night, defeating the Port Huron Prowlers 4-3 in overtime. With the win, Danbury finished the season series with Port Huron on a high note.

Austin Pickford got the Hat Tricks on the scoreboard first, narrowly missing a wraparound attempt before slotting home a wrister from the slot. Just over a minute later, Brett Lockart’s left-circle wrist shot beat Kyle Penton to level up the score for Port Huron 1-1 after the first period.

Matt Graham gave the Prowlers their first lead of the night two minutes into the second, finishing off an impressive solo effort with help from Grayson Dietrich. Despite a 5-on-3 opportunity for Danbury halfway through the period, it would stay 2-1 through the second.

To start the third, Danbury found some energy from Dave MacIsaac, former Trashers forward and the team’s celebrity player of the night. Out of a scrum with Reggie Millette that saw both players tossed, the Hat Tricks were given a four minute powerplay. Just under two minutes into the man-advantage, Konstantin Chernyuk’s point shot beat Jameson Bourque, tying it 2-2. Bobby Price responded with 4:35 left to give the Prowlers a lead, but another powerplay chance saw Chernyuk net his fourth powerplay goal of the weekend, sending the game to OT tied 4-4.

Just over a minute into overtime, Grady Friedman tucked home a loose puck that trickled past Bourque’s outstretched pad, giving Danbury a 4-3 overtime win in dramatic fashion. The Hat Tricks will be back in action on Friday, April 10th vs the Binghamton Black Bears. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, April 10th (7:30 p.m.) at the Danbury Ice Arena, to take on the Binghamton Black Bears. Single-game tickets and partial season ticket packages are on sale and can be purchased in person at the Hat Tricks office located inside the Danbury Ice Arena at 1 Independence Way in Danbury, by calling (973-713-7547) or emailing (herm@danburyhattricks.com) the office, or online through Tixr. For the latest Hat Tricks news, visit www.danburyhattricks.com, follow the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com/danburyhattricks), Instagram (@danburyhattricks), X (@DanburyHatTrick), TikTok (@danburyhattricks), and YouTube (@DanburyHatTricks), and subscribe to the Hat Tricks' newsletter.

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.