GAME RECAP: FOUR GAME WIN STREAK SNAPPED BY 3-2 SHOOTOUT LOSS

DANBURY — The Hat Tricks' four-game winning streak came to an end after a hard-fought 3-2 loss that required a shootout. Despite the loss, Danbury goalie Sebastian Resar kept the Hat Tricks in the game, stopping 54 of 56 shots through regulation and overtime.

Danbury forward Noah Robinson got on the scoresheet first at the 10:24 mark of the opening period, beating Black Bears goalie Connor McAnanama high on a two-on-one rush to put the Hat Tricks up 1-0.

Less than a minute later, at 9:33, Robinson put the puck on net again off the rush. Hat Tricks forward Austan Bellefeuille, stationed in front, screened McAnanama and tipped the puck in to extend Danbury’s lead to 2-0.

The Hat Tricks' four first-period penalties kept some momentum on the Black Bears’ side, momentum they used to cut Danbury’s lead in half when Binghamton forward Tyson Kirkby scored an even-strength goal at the 7:48 mark during a scramble in front of Resar to make it 2-1.

Late in the first frame, FPHL scoring leader Alexander Legkov broke in alone after a stretch pass from Danbury defenseman Kadyn Fennell. Black Bears defenseman Daniel Stone was whistled for hooking, giving Legkov a penalty shot, but McAnanama denied him.

Binghamton controlled the second period, outshooting the Hat Tricks 19-2, but the score remained 2-1. Black Bears forward CJ Stubbs, the league’s leading scorer, nearly tied the game.

At the 9:09 mark, Stubbs broke in one-on-one against Resar after sneaking past Hat Tricks defenseman Trey Deloury. Resar’s sliding pad save preserved Danbury’s one-goal lead. With 3:33 left in the third period, Kirkby buried a one-timer in front for his second goal of the night to tie the game 2-2.

After a scoreless overtime period, the game went to a shootout, where the Black Bears won after Stubbs beat Resar to end it.

Danbury travels to Binghamton tomorrow for the second of four straight against the Black Bears. Faceoff is at 7 p.m.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Saturday, Dec. 13 (7:00 p.m.) in Binghamton, NY, against 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.

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.