Game Recap: Hat Tricks Dominate Sentinels, Sweep Weekend Road Trip with 9-1 Win

COLUMBUS, INDIANA — The Danbury Hat Tricks capped off a perfect weekend on the road with an 9-1 victory over the Indiana Sentinels, improving their record to 2-4-0. After dropping the first four games of the season, Danbury looked every bit the confident squad on Sunday, rolling out a high-powered offense while controlling the pace from start to finish.

Jonny Ruiz set the tone with three assists, Alexander Legkov recorded his first professional hat trick and added an assist, Austan Bellefeuille scored twice, Drew Welsch contributed a goal and two assists, and Joshua Tomasi also found the back of the net.

The Hat Tricks struck early in the first period, with Ruiz opening the scoring at 5:20. Less than five minutes later, Welsch scored a shorthanded goal, assisted by Ruiz, giving Danbury a 2-0 lead. Legkov made it 3-0 at 12:18, with Ruiz earning his third assist of the period, before Bellefeuille scored 35 seconds later to make it 4-0 after the opening frame.

Indiana briefly responded on a power-play goal by Connor Mullins at 8:47 of the second period, cutting the deficit to 4-1. Danbury quickly regained control as Legkov scored again less than a minute later, followed by Tomasi and Welsch each scoring before the period ended, sending the Hat Tricks into the final frame with a 7-1 lead.

Danbury sealed the win in the third when Bellefeuille scored his second goal at 4:38, and Legkov completed his hat trick with 45 seconds remaining to finish off the 9-1 victory.

Next up, the Hat Tricks host the Watertown Wolves in a Halloween weekend series, with puck drop Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, Oct. 31 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 1 (7 p.m.) at the Danbury Ice Arena in a Halloween Weekend series versus the Watertown Wolves. Single-game tickets and season ticket packages are on sale now 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.

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.