GAME RECAP: DANBURY MOUNTS COMEBACK AND DEFEATS WATERTOWN IN OT

WATERTOWN – Saturday night, the Danbury Hat Tricks defeated the Watertown Wolves 5-4 in overtime, overcoming a two-goal deficit to sweep the weekend series. 39 seconds into the overtime period, Grady Friedman slid through the slot and tucked home a shot past Samuel Zgiet, silencing the home crowd.

Danbury got the scoring going in the first period when Jordon Kromm scored from the left circle at 9:17. Bret Parker responded minutes later with his third goal of the season, leaving it at 1-1 after one period.

Watertown’s offense came to life in the second period, scoring three goals to Danbury’s one. Hunter Hall scored the first of two Wolves powerplay goals at 3:33. After Eli Rivers tied it up 2-2, Brendan Hussey added two for Watertown to close out the period, giving the home team a two-goal lead heading into the second intermission.

Beginning the final period on the powerplay, Rivers scored his second to make it 4-3. Later in the third, with just under five minutes left, Rivers completed his hat trick with a rebound shot from the left circle. Knotted at 4-4, the game went into overtime where Friedman got the winner and picked up his first goal of the season.

The Hat Tricks will be back in action next Friday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm vs the Twin City Thunderbirds at the Danbury Ice 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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