GAME RECAP: HAT TRICKS OUTLAST BLACK BEARS IN 6-4 THRILLER
HAT TRICKS OUTLAST BLACK BEARS IN 6-4 THRILLER
The Danbury Hat Tricks outlasted the Binghamton Black Bears in a high-scoring battle, winning 6-4 to split the weekend series. Danbury picked up their second win over Binghamton this season, their first at the Danbury Ice Arena.
After missing the last three games, Chance Adrian got things started early with an unassisted goal at 1:11 in the first period. Ivan Bondarenko scored shortly after at 6:15 to tie things up, netting his 18th goal of the season. On the powerplay, Konstantin Chernyuk scored a wrister from the point to give Danbury a 2-1 lead after the first period.
Binghamton responded with two goals in the second period from Zac Sirota and C.J. Stubbs, taking their first and only lead of the night. But with 2:33 left in the period, Eli Rivers’ deflected shot beat Dysen Skinner to tie it at three apiece. Minutes later, Chance Adrian scored his second of the night off a Rivers assist (1 goal, 2 assists) to retake the lead for Danbury.
Halfway through the third, Austin D’Orazio scored from the point seconds after a powerplay had expired at 8:56, knotting it up at 4-4. 39 seconds later, Grady Friedman angled in from the right wing and beat Skinner, scoring his 4th goal in his five games. Kaiden Kanderka added an empty netter at 19:03, sealing a statement win over the league leaders.
Ayden Pierce was spectacular in his first career start, making 45 saves and earning the 1st star. The win was also enough to keep Danbury’s playoff hopes alive heading into the penultimate weekend of the regular season.
The Hat Tricks will be back in action Friday, April 3rd vs the Watertown Wolves. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM at Watertown Arena.
The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Friday, April 3rd (7:30 p.m.) at the Watertown Municipal Arena, to take on the Watertown Wolves. 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.
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.