GAME RECAP: HAT TRICKS HOLD ON IN FLORENCE, FALL JUST SHORT 3-2

Florence, S.C.- Hat Tricks fell just short with a 3-2 loss against the PeeDee Ice Cats. With this loss, Danbury sits at 8-15-3-1.

Danbury opened scoring early after Josh Newberg netted his third goal of the season off a rebound from the left with help from Josh Tomasi and Genaro Fronduto at 5:00. 

The Ice Cats countered just over seven minutes later with a center slot shot from defenseman Charlie Bedard to tie it up at 12:03. A wristshot from PeeDee’s Trevor Lord made it 2-1 to close out the opening frame.

Vadim Frolov netted one from the back door at 1:16 to open the second period. The Hat Tricks saw their first power play opportunity of the night after Noah Robinson drew a holding penalty on Nicholas Magill-Diaz at 8:52.

Newberg made his way to the box on a hooking call at 18:05, sending the Ice Cats into their second power play. Goalkeeper Kyle Penton fended off nine shots in the middle frame to keep it 3-1. 

Hat Tricks gained momentum in the third with an even-strength goal from Anton Rubtsov from the far side off of rookie Alexander Legkov’s stick at 8:12 to make it a one-goal game. 

Danbury’s penalty kill held on through a two-man disadvantage after a bench minor for too many men on the ice and an elbowing call just 34 seconds apart.

After a strong final frame, the Hat Tricks fell 3-2 to the Ice Cats, bringing their loss streak to eight. 

Hat Tricks close out their South Carolina road trip tomorrow, Saturday, January 3rd. Puck drop is set for 7:15 P.M.