Bridgeport drops first preseason game in overtime
Published on October 1, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Oct. 1, 2015 ) - Scott Allen and Sebastien Sylvestre each found the back of the net while Carter Verhaeghe had two assists, but the Bridgeport Sound Tigers drop a 3-2 decision to the Hartford Wolf Pack on Thursday night at Wonderland of Ice.
It was the first preseason game for both teams, with the Wolf Pack grabbing the early lead in the first period despite a 14-5 shot advantage for Bridgeport. The Sound Tigers responded in the second with a rifle shot by Allen who beat Hartford goaltender Josh Robinson to tie the game at 1-1 going into the third.
Both teams scored in the final frame before making way for 3-on-3 overtime. After a Sound Tiger lost his edge in the Hartford zone, the Wolf Pack were able to skate 3-on-0 against Bridgeport netminder Parker Milner to seal the win.
The Sound Tigers outshot the Wolf Pack 36-23 in the game, with Milner making 20 saves. Both teams went 0-for-5 on the power play.
Bridgeport and Hartford meet again on Sunday when the Sound Tigers travel to Cromwell for a game at Champions Skating Center. Puck drop is slated for 3:30.
The Sound Tigers open their season on Saturday, October 10 when they host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Tickets for the season opener, partial and season ticket plans are on sale now.
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