TWIN CITY ERASES TWO-GOAL DEFICIT TO BEAT DANBURY 4-2 AND SWEEP WEEKEND SERIES

DANBURY – The Danbury Hat Tricks were defeated Saturday night by the Twin City Thunderbirds by a score of 4-2, dropping the second of the weekend series. Danbury falls to 2-2 after two straight losses. Meanwhile, Twin City leaves their opening weekend undefeated at 2-0.

The Hat Tricks took control of the game early, dominating shots on goal, eventually paying off with Stefan Miklakos scoring from Conor Witherspoon and Grady Friedman at 13:13, his first as a Hat Trick. Just over two minutes later, Genaro Fronduto scored again for Danbury from a tight-angle wrister, assisted by Miklakos and Witherspoon. Late in the period, Twin City made it 2-1 on the powerplay as Dominic Dumas slotted home a loose puck in front.

It was a back-and-forth second period with both teams enjoying a handful of scoring chances.  But with 15 seconds left in the period, Jordan Rosenbaum found Zach White at the opposite circle for a one-timer to tie the game at 2-2.

The teams continued to trade blows throughout the final period, with powerplay chances on both ends of the ice. After Grady Friedman went to the box for a cross-checking minor, the Thunderbirds found their go-ahead goal at 16:45 when Scott Swanson deflected a shot through the five hole of Kyle Penton. Danbury pushed for a tying goal with an empty net, but Jacob Schnapp scored an empty netter with 17 seconds left to seal the win.

The Hat Tricks will look to rewrite the script next weekend when the team takes on the Binghamton Black Bears on Friday, October 30th at the Danbury Ice Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 pm.

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.

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