Bulldogs Bite Back, Score Four Unanswered to Win 6-5

Published on November 9, 2015 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Titans News Release


DANBURY, CT - After the Danbury Titans spoiled the home opener for the Brewster Bulldogs in last night's game, the Bulldogs came to Danbury with redemption on their mind. They scored four answered goals in the third period, including three in a span of one minute, fifty seconds, to return the favor to the Titans.

The Titans controlled the flow of the game for the first seven minutes of the game, putting up seven shots to none for Brewster. Both teams had ample opportunities on the power play, with both teams have three opportunities, but neither team was able to connect.  The game remained deadlocked until Ryan Patsch scored on a turn around shot with traffic in front to score the Titan's first home goal in franchise history. The goal was assisted by Tyler Gjurich and Dean Yakura. Danbury outshot Brewster 16-7 in the period.

Danbury was quick to strike again early in the second period as Matt Caranci scored a power play goal by taking the puck from his own end, past the Brewster defense, and lasering a wrist shot over the outstretched leg of Bulldogs' goaltender James Robbins to double the Titans' lead. Al Graves scored less than four minutes later, assisted by John Scorcia, to make it a 3-0 game.  However, a string of undisciplined play by Danbury allowed Brewster back into the game, as the Titans incurred four penalties in a row during the period. While they were able to kill a five on three advantage that lasted 1:20, the Bulldogs were finally able to solve Alex Vazzano for two power play goals two minutes apart.

The second period ended with Danbury holding onto a 3-2 lead, while shots on goal were even at 11.

The third period began with Danbury again scoring twice. Ryan Patsch started by scoring his second goal of the game, assisted by Jason Popek and Tyler Gjurich. Zach Tatrn then scored his first as a Titan, assisted by Brett Liscomb and Phil Bronner.  The offensive guns of Danbury fell silent after that, and Brewster began their comeback.  First, Mike Zannella two in a row, the first from Marcus Mitchell and Alex Johnson, and the second from Easton Oliver and Marcus Mitchell. Zannella's second is what opened the floodgates for Brewster, as Dan Loughlin scored a minute later, and John Scully tallied the game winning goal fifty four seconds after.  Zach Hale assisted on both goals. Outshooting the Titans fifteen to eight in the third, the Bulldogs left the home crowd disappointed.

For Danbury, it was an uncharacteristic defensive collapse, while for Brewster the game represents their first win in franchise history and a stepping stone towards the rest of the season. Danbury was also called for eight total penalties, killing off six. Final shots on goal were 35-33 in favor of Danbury. The Titans and Bulldogs will be back in action on Saturday, November 14th with a 7:35 PM faceoff at Brewster Ice Arena.

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