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Bulldogs Stay Alive, Topple Titans 4-1

March 26, 2016 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
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Danbury CT -- Jeromy Semtner stopped 25 of 26 shots and Dustin Jesseau scored the game winner on a short handed breakaway as the Brewster Bulldogs stayed alive in the playoff race by beating the Danbury Titans on the road. The Bulldogs came into the game needing to win out the rest of the season for any chance to make the playoffs in their inaugural season, and they took care of business.

Before the game, FHL executive John Landers presented end of season awards as voted on by the league. Danbury's John Scorcia was named rookie of the year, captain Dean Yakura was named forward of the year, and Tyler Gjurich was named MVP. Danbury head coach Phil Esposito was also recognized for his 150th win behind an FHL bench.

With no scoring in the first period, each team struggled to find the first goal of the game. It would eventually come minutes into the second as recently acquired Jay Croop would go behind the Danbury defense unnoticed and receive a tape to tape pass from his own zone from Nicolai Oklolbistyn. Croop, on the breakaway, was able to beat Danbury's Nick Niedert by sliding the puck around the goalie's outstretched leg and inside the post to give the Bulldogs a lead they would not relinquish. Justin Jesseau would make it 2-0 with a breakaway himself, this time short handed and giving Brewster all the momentum they would need. Brett Hope would add a power play goal towards the end of the period to give the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead going into the 3rd period.

Rookie goaltender Dylan Wells made his professional debut in relief of Niedert to begin the period, and was perfect in 19:38 of playing time. Phil Bronner would finally get Danbury on the board with a power play goal halfway through the period, but it would not be enough. The teams now head into the last weekend of the regular season with different, yet similar, goals in mind. For Danbury, they need 6 points in 3 games versus Berlin to clinch first place and home ice advantage throughout the playoffs. For Brewster, they must win all four games on the road against Port Huron, Dayton, and two against Danville to have a chance to squeak into the last seed for the postseason. The Bulldogs do not control their own destiny, and a single loss will eliminate them from the playoffs.

The Danbury Titans will be in action again Friday, April 1st, against the Berlin RiverDrivers. It will be the last home game in the regular season. Tickets are still available but selling fast, along with priority playoff packages. Call 844-DT-HOCKEY to secure yours today!

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