Americans Defeat Grizzlies 5-3 at Maverik Center
December 9, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Utah Grizzlies' Cole Gallant and Allen Americans' Andrew Jarvis and Spencer Asuchak on game night
(Utah Grizzlies, Credit: Rob Church)
West Valley City, Utah - The Allen Americans got 3 goals from Easton Brodzinski and 1 goal and 1 assist from Colby McAuley as they defeated the Utah Grizzlies 5-3 at Maverik Center. Utah was led by Cole Gallant, who had 2 goals and 1 assist.
Brodzinski got the Americans on the board 9:36 into the contest. Allen's William Provost made it a 2-0 game after he scored 15:12 in. Allen led 2-0 after 1 period.
Utah scored three unanswered goals in the second period. Cole Gallant got on the board 28 seconds in. Mick Messner tied the game on a shorthanded tally 12:58 in. Gallant's second of the period gave the Grizzlies a 3-2 lead 18:12 in.
Allen got three unanswered goals in the third period. McAuley tied the game on a 4 on 3 power play goal 5:30 in. Brodzinski's second goal of the night turned out to be the game winner 11:43 in. Brodzinski completed his first career hat trick on a breakaway 13:18 in. Kris Myllari had 2 assists in the third period.
Allen goaltender Mark Sinclair stopped 30 of 33 in the win. His record goes to 5-6 on the year. Utah's Dante Giannuzzi stopped 26 of 31 in the loss. Allen was 1 for 5 on the power play. Utah was 0 for 6.
Saturday night is the annual Teddy Bear Toss as well as Ugly Sweater night. Tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.
3 stars
1. Easton Brodzinski (Allen) - 3 goals, +3, 4 shots.
2. Colby McAuley (Allen) - 1 goals, 1 assist, +1, 5 shots.
3. Cole Gallant (Utah) - 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots.
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 Utah Grizzlies' Cole Gallant and Allen Americans' Andrew Jarvis and Spencer Asuchak on game night (Rob Church) |
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