GAME RECAP: DANBURY DOWNS WATERTOWN 5-1 TO CLOSE OUT WEEKEND SERIES

WATERTOWN, N.Y.- Following Friday’s shootout win over the Watertown Wolves, the Hat Tricks picked up their second in a row and fourteenth of the season in the second half of their weekend series.

After a scoreless start to the opening frame, Jordon Kromm broke the deadlock at 14:54, firing an even-strength shot from the top of the right circle past netminder Matt Lenz to give the Hat Tricks a 1–0 lead. Just three minutes later, Austan Bellefeuille capitalized on a two-on-one rush, finishing a feed from Noah Robinson to extend Danbury’s lead to 2–0. 

The Wolves answered late in the period with a shot from forward Yefim Mishkin through the blockers side at 17:03 to cut the deficit 2-1 closing out the opening frame. 

Bellefeuille struck again at 5:19 of the second, tipping in his second goal of the night to restore the Hat Tricks two-goal lead at 3–1. Kadyn Fennell and Anton Rubtsov picked up the assists. A quiet remainder of the period kept Danbury up two heading into the second intermission.

Late in the final period, Hat Tricks newcomer Maxim Maziarchuk buried the insurance marker at 12:18, slipping a shot from the right corner through Lenz’s right pad. Just three minutes later, Kaiden Kandereka wired a wrist shot from the left circle to extend the lead to 5–1.

Kyle Penton turned aside 35 shots to secure the win, marking his sixth victory of the season between the pipes.

The Hat Tricks look to extend their win streak to three on Friday, January 30th against the Blue Ridge Bobcats at the Hitachi Energy Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, Jan. 30 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Jan. 31 (7:30 p.m.) in Wytheville, VA to take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats. 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.

ABOUT DANBURY HAT TRICKS:

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.