Game Recap: Hat Tricks Silenced by Watertown, 6-0

DANBURY — Anton Borodkin and Garrett Johnson pitched a combined 61-save shutout in a 6-0 Watertown blowout win over the Hat Tricks on Friday night. The Wolves scored three goals in the first and three in the second with forwards Trevor Neumann and Michael Mercurio each potting two goals. With the regulation loss, Danbury’s point streak ended at four games.

In the opening period, Watertown scored three goals in a 4:21 span. Neumann grabbed the game’s first two goals at 14:28 and 16:59 and 50 seconds later, Andrew Whalen buried Watertown’s third goal, his first of the season. 

At 16:24 in the second period, Watertown forward Michael Mercurio notched his first tally of the night off a cross-slot pass from former Hat Trick forward Kyle Heitzner to start a three-goal middle frame. Defenseman Trevor Lord added more fuel to the fire with an unassisted goal at 17:32 after cashing in on his own rebound. With just five seconds left in the period, Mercurio went one-on-one with McCollum and slipped the puck through his five-hole to put the Wolves up by six.

McCollum was replaced by Frankie McClendon to start the third period for the Hat Tricks and Johnson relieved Borodkin midway through the third due to an injury.

The two teams finish off a home-and-home series Saturday night in Watertown. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

Single-game tickets and full/partial season membership plans are still available for purchase. If you are interested, email herm@danburyhattricks.com or go to Tixr.

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ABOUT DANBURY HAT TRICKS:

The Danbury Hat Tricks are a professional hockey team based in Danbury, Connecticut, competing in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Since their founding in 2019, the Hat Tricks have brought thrilling, hard-hitting hockey to the Danbury Ice Arena, earning a reputation for their fierce competitive spirit and strong community presence. The team is dedicated to providing an exciting game-day experience for fans of all ages, with a focus on building long-lasting connections within the local community.

Proudly representing Danbury, the Hat Tricks are committed to excellence both on and off the ice. In addition to developing top-tier hockey talent, the team engages in numerous community outreach programs, fostering relationships with local schools, businesses, and charities. The Hat Tricks aim to continue growing the sport of hockey in the area and provide entertainment that brings the community together.

Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or new to the sport, the Danbury Hat Tricks promise an unforgettable experience every time they take the ice.